Let your summer take flight. . . with hot air balloons flying over scenic citrus orchards and rolling hills towards views of the Pacific Ocean, the Third Annual Citrus Classic Balloon Festival is THE best backdrop for THE balloon event closest to Greater Los Angeles. Mingle with balloon pilots, enjoy outdoor dining, wine and beer garden, browse arts and craft vendors, get active with the Kids Activity Area, relax with live music. . . It's the perfect day trip, family summer weekend or romantic getaway - conveniently just 1.5 hours from Los Angeles!

2010 DATES ARE . . .
FRIDAY JULY 30th & SATURDAY, JULY 31st

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2010 Citrus Classic Balloon Festival

Dates: Friday July 30th and Saturday July 31st
Hours: July 30, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., July 31, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 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 in the early morning hours to compete in a Hare & Hound race over avocado and citrus groves.
Admission: 2010 Advance Tickets are $7 per adult ($10 at gate), $3 per youth ages 5 to 14 ($5 at gate), kids under 5 are free.
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).
Savings with Advance Tickets starting June 1st 2010 through the California State Welcome Center (805-988-0717), Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau (805-648-2075) and the Rancho Camulos Museum (805-521-1501) – Check back for on-line tickets this May!
Festival Entertainment: Evening Balloon Glows, Sunset Wine Dinner, Morning Hare & Hound Competition Race, Live Music, Wine Tasting Pavilion, Blimps!, Youth soccer clinic, Wine & Beer Garden, Concours de Fete Vintage Car & Indian Motorcycle Show, lots of free kids' activities, tethered balloon rides, art and craft vendors and food and souvenir booths.