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Citrus Classic Hot Air Balloon Festival
just northwest of Los Angeles
July 29-31, 2011
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The excitement of Hot Air Balloons meets the tranquility of acres of orange groves,
just north of Los Angeles in Santa Paula.
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Scroll down for details on the Citrus Classic Balloon Festival
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Visit our sponsor while in Heritage Valley!
All aboard for a unique dinner experience! Murder Mysteries and seasonal trains with themed menus and
entertainment journey through the beautiful Heritage Valley.
"Any place else is simply a restaurant."
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Dates: Friday July 29th, Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st
Hours: July 29th 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., July 30th, 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., July 31st 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 18249 East Telegraph Rd. in Santa Paula zip code 93060 (via Highway 126).
What: See hot air balloons inflate and illuminate at sunset, ascend, compete and/or tether in the early morning hours over scenic countryside of citrus and avocado groves.
Admission: 2011 Advance Tickets are $10 per adult ($12 at gate), $4 per youth ages 5 to 14 ($7 at gate), kids under 5 are free. (Special pricing on Sunday.)
Parking: Free municipal lots serviced by shuttles. Also available: For-Fee lots with 4,000 spaces within .5 mile of festival grounds (walkable or short shuttle).
Festival Entertainment: Evening Balloon Glows, Sunset Wine Dinner, Sunrise Balloons Ascensions or Tethers, kydivers & Aerobatic Planes, Live Music, Wine & Beer Tasting Pavilion, Glow of the Blue Moon
Field of Dreams, Jim Colborn Celebrity Exhibition Game, Wine & Beer Garden, Car Show, Indian Motorcycles Display & Rally Ride, Vintage Tractor Display, Zipline & Rock Climbing Wall, Kids Activity Area,
Arts & Craft Vendors, Recycled Art Contest, Plein Air Art, Food Vendors, LA Food Trucks, Souvenir Booths, Zest for Life 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run..
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The first annual Citrus Classic Hot Air Balloon Festival debuted on July 25-27, 2008 in the beautiful, and often overlooked, Heritage Valley. Held in the outskirts of Santa Paula,
in Ventura County, just outside of Los Angeles. Spectacular views of field crops, orchards and working ranches relatively unchanged since the turn of the century, are the backdrop
for the colorful ascension of participating hot air balloons.
Within an easy drive of Los Angeles, those looking to vacation close to home this year won't need to drive far to enjoy this hot air balloon festival,
delicious oranges just picked from the tree, and fresh honey that would make Jerry Seinfeld (a.k.a. Barry B. Benson) proud. For those who wish to stay closer
to the festival and make an overnight vacation of it, Valencia and the Santa Clarita Valley hotels offer a convenient location for those attending the Citrus Classic Hot Air Balloon Festival.
This hot air balloon festival, just outside of Los Angeles, is primarily a spectator event, with opportunities to watch the hot air balloons glow at night, and ascend for morning races.
Balloon rides are typically not available to the public during balloon festivals, but other activities include live music and entertainment, a Kids Activity Korral, and a Heritage Valley
Vendors Village with an assortment of food, beverages, arts, crafts and souvenirs.
This hot air balloon festival near Los Angeles is convenient to not only Los Angeles, but also Valencia, Santa Clarita, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Oxnard, and Burbank.
Don't miss this amazing hot air balloon festival, so convenient to major Southern California attractions!
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