Citrus Classic Balloon Festival

Let your summer take flight. . . with hot air balloons flying over scenic citrus orchards and rolling hills towards views of the Pacific Ocean,  the Second 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!
SAVE WITH ADVANCE TICKETS - AVAILABLE STARTING JUNE 1st!

2009 Citrus Classic Balloon Festival
Dates: Friday July 31st and Saturday August 1st
Hours: July 31, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., August 1, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: 18249 East Telegraph Rd. in Santa Paula (via Highway 126).
What: See hot air balloons illuminate at sunset, ascend in the early morning hours to compete in a Hare & Hound race over avocado and citrus groves.
Admission: 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: Reserved Parking and For-Fee lots with 4,000 spaces within .5 mile of festival grounds (walkable or short shuttle).
Savings with Advance Tickets through the California State Welcome Center (805-988-0717), Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce (805-525-5561), Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau (805-648-2075) and the Rancho Camulos Museum (805-521-1501).
Festival Entertainment: Evening Balloon Glows, Morning Hare & Hound Competition Race, Live Music, Wine & Beer Garden, Youth soccer clinic, car show, kids' activities, tethered balloon rides, art and craft vendors and food and souvenir booths.