Balloons Over Waikato Festival

A Butler man who frequently participated in the Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Event in Meadville died Friday when the experimental hot air balloon he was flying caught fire and hit some power lines.  

Balloons in the sky illustrate hot-air balloons travelling over the Waikato. Based on the Balloons over Waikato event, the mural also features strong ...  

I've always been intrigued by hot-air balloons. You don't see many around the Southeast, and, on the rare occasions I've spotted one, I always wondered what it would be like to ride in one.  

Exciting, exuberating, refreshing and at the same time calming and peaceful. Just a few words to describe our experience on a Sundance Hot Air Balloon ride.  

Ballooning is a Thrill of a Lifetime, Don't Miss It! Embed: Font One recent Friday afternoon we began a great adventure.  

GLOWING PERFORMANCE: Thousands turned out to watch the finale of Balloons over Waikato, Saturday's Nightglow.