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What better way to experience ballooning and the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, than taking a balloon ride? Join the other 125 balloons ascending into the sky and experience "Love at First Flight!"
You can take a balloon ride (and go up, up and away) during any of our mass ascensions: Friday, July 25th at 6:30 pm Balloon rides are $185 per person in the morning and $195 per person in the evening. (See our Balloon FAQ page for info on why balloons don't fly during the day.) Your flight will begin when you check in with our ride tent and are assigned to a pilot. From there, you will be escorted onto the launch field and be surrounded by up to 125 hot air balloons all preparing for lift-off. Once your balloon is inflated and ready to go, you will be lifted off the ground to fly amongst the clouds. Your flight will last approximately 30-45 minutes and then you will be gently placed back on the ground. Your pilot will pack up the balloon and drive you back to the festival grounds in the balloon chase vehicle. The whole experience can take anywhere from two to three hours, but it will be an experience that you will never forget! Find more information about balloon rides including our cancellation policy here. When winds are calm enough during the day, we offer tethered rides allowing you to get a small taste of ballooning. These balloons are tied to the ground with tether ropes about 100 feet in length. This is a great way to start your day at the festival as it allows you to see the whole thing at once! Tethered rides last about 5 minutes and are a good way to experience ballooning while staying close to the ground. You can purchase tethered rides for $15 per person on-site only. Looking for a balloon ride sometime other than July 25 - 27? Check out some pilots in the areas surrounding the festival here.
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