Since 1973, the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival has been catering to hot air balloon enthusiasts and artists alike.<\/p>\n
This 3-day event features some of the most colourful hot air balloons in Illinois and attracts fans from all over the state and beyond.<\/p>\n
Meet\u00a0Seth Goodman, a local hot air balloon pilot who will be attending this year’s event.<\/p>\n
Seth flew his first hot air balloon at the age of 13 and it’s been his passion ever since.<\/p>\n
It’s everyday heroes like Seth, who are passionate about what they do that help make dreams a reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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