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Beginner-friendly hot air balloon painting
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday balloons lift off from the fields at the south end of Timber Linn Park, weather permitting. Some balloons launch Thursday morning on media day. Reporters and photographers a chance to get pictures and stories about the event circulating ahead of time.
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Paid and Sponsored Rides
Paid Rides
We are unable to accomodate paid rides in 2023.
Sponsored Rides
If your business receives balloon rides as part of your sponsorship package, you will be notified via email. All sponsors must submit passenger information by July 31.
Refund Policy
Balloon rides are scheduled based on several factors, and due to a limited number of rides, it is not possible for every rider to have their first request. If you need to cancel your paid ride, you will receive a full refund if cancelled by 4:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the festival. Riders must contact Albany Parks & Recreation at 541-917-7765 to cancel a ride. Any paid rides cancelled after 4:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the event or any no-shows on your scheduled morning will not receive a refund. If an approved replacement rider is found a refund will be issued. If a balloon ride is cancelled by event staff, a refund will be issued or the ride rescheduled if possible.
Questions
If you have any further questions about rides, or have any trouble signing up on the website, please call 541-917-7765.
What to Expect
A hot air balloon ride is a beautiful, peaceful and enjoyable experience. Balloon flights take place at sunrise because that is when conditions are the best. At the time of the event, this means around 6:30 a.m. You will arrive and check in up to an hour before that. You will then be assigned to your pilot. Most passengers, if they are able, get a chance to help with the setup and inflation of the balloon. This takes about 30 minutes. It is easy, fun, and amazing to watch up close. The flights will range between 45-90 minutes at which point the pilot will find a suitable field to land in. The passengers and crew then spend another 30 minutes packing the balloon back up. Then it is back to the launch field where most pilots offer a post-flight ceremony or toast, especially if it is your first flight. Plan on being finished between 9-10 a.m.
Flight Times
All balloon flights take place at sunrise because that is when conditions are the best. Check in time for all passengers will be between 5:15 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. each morning. If you do not check in by 6 a.m., you may forfeit your flight.
What to Wear
Safety is a primary concern for all balloon operations, therefore proper attire is important. The general rule is to limit the amount of exposed skin and wear natural fibers (cotton is good, polyester is bad). Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, not open toed sandals or flip flops, as we cannot guarantee the condition of your landing zone. Also, some pilots like to attempt splash ‘n dashes in lakes or ponds, so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended and dress in layers. It will be quite cold at the beginning but warms up as the morning goes on. A jacket and/or sweatshirt that can be removed later is a good idea.
Rider Parking
Just north of the launch field is a large gravel parking lot, east of Price Rd. This is where you should park on the morning of your flight.
Rider Restrictions
All riders must be at least 12 years old. Exact weight is a critical factor in the safety and planning of a hot air balloon flight. Please be accurate when filling in your weight on the sign up form. Your information will be handled discretely but is vital to the scheduling of your flight. Unless receiving special approval, weight limits are 300 pounds per person and 600 pounds per group. You must be able to climb in and out of the balloon basket with minimal assistance. You must also be able to stand for the duration of the flight. We do not have any balloons that can accommodate wheelchairs or passengers that need to be seated. Pregnant women will be allowed to ride as long as they are physically able and are less than 28 weeks along.
Ride Groups
When you sign up to ride, you must sign up with any other passengers you wish to ride with. Ride groups can be a maximum of 3 people (weight limits apply). Ride groups apply to sponsors and paid passengers. Sponsors wishing to add additional paid passengers to their sponsored ride groups may do so.
