Balloon Competition Each morning you should plan to be at seated the field by 6:30 to see what many people believe is the best time to see ALL the balloons flying and it is generally cooler in the morning. The balloons will take off upwind from the field and will fly over Pennington as they drop a bean-bag marker onto a target.	Balloon Mass Ascension Friday and Saturday afternoon, half of the balloons (approx. 30+) will set-up on the Pennington field and take-off. This event permits the crowd to walk about the field and visit the crews. It is a great time to take close-up pictures of the inflation process. Also one balloon will take off as “the hare” and soon after the other balloons will chase the hare as “the hounds”.	Balloon Glow Friday and Saturday evenings after sunset, many people make a special trip to see the balloon glow that resembles huge lighted ornaments. Half of the balloons (approx. 30+) will inflate on the Pennington field and flash their burners synchronized to the announcer's instructions; "all burn","twinkle burn", etc.
Children's Village BREC's Children's Village has expanded to include a host of activities, artists, food, and fun for the entire family. Some of the free activities include: pony rides, water slides/inflatables, rock wall, face painting, arts and crafts, and much more.	Fireworks The skies will glow with spectacular fireworks on Friday and Saturday night at 9:30pm, following the balloon glow, and will provide a dramatic grand finale. This display is quickly gaining recognition as the best fireworks show in the area.	Parachute Team The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. Visit their website.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH
4:00PM-6:00PM	Angola Band
6:45PM-8:15PM	DCI Band
8:45PM-9:45PM	The Solar Heat
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
3:00PM-4:30PM	DCI Band
4:30PM-6:00PM	Angola Band
7:00PM-8:00PM	Jessica Harp
8:45PM-9:45PM	Susan Owens Band

If you need more information about the Pennington Balloon Championships, please contact George Richard at george@laballooning.com or call (225) 933-2027 or click here to fill out our contact form.