Balloons over Horseshoe Bay Resort to feature special shapes

More than 20 hot-air balloons from across America will converge at the second annual Balloons over Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas over Easter weekend, April 18-20, at the AAA four-diamond Horseshoe Bay Resort.  This year’s festival will feature new activities including: historic war plane flyovers, powered parachutes and award-winning live music.

Two special shaped balloons highlight this year’s balloon entries. Spunky the Flying Skunk and The Purple People Eater are two balloons sure to grab the crowd’s attention. Like last year, balloon glows will be held on both Friday and Saturday evenings of the festival.

Friday’s opening night festivities (open to resort overnight VIP package guests only) will include tethered hot-air balloon rides for all attendees, live music by Sauce the Band, and a BBQ dinner buffet.

Saturday’s festivities (open to the public) starts with a balloon ascension scheduled for 7:00 a.m.  Powered parachute demonstrations and a WWII historic aircraft flyover highlight a busy Saturday morning schedule.  Alamo Helicopters will provide helicopter rides throughout the day with wine tastings and an antique car show rounding out the day’s activities at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center.

Saturday evening will include skydivers, the Balloon glow grand finale and a concert by Austin’s own Reckless Kelly.

Tickets for Saturday’s festivities are $20 per adult. Children 12 and under are admitted free with parent (limit two children per accompanying parent).  Public parking will be available at Horseshoe Bay Resort’s Summit Rock Golf Club with complimentary shuttles running to and from the festival entrance starting on Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m.

On Sunday, the festival will conclude with private balloon rides in the morning and a Gospel Brunch featuring Pamela Hart, live in concert, at the Palm D’Or Pavilion at Horseshoe Bay Resort.

Festival VIP Packages start at $399 per room and include accommodations and access to all three days of the festival, including Friday night’s dinner and Easter Sunday’s gospel brunch. To book your reservations call 877-258-4512 or visit balloonsoverhsbresort.com.

Public tickets are available for Saturday only and can be purchased online at balloonsoverhsbresort.com.

Attendees are advised to book early as last year’s festival sold out.