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 CaliforniaStateWelcomeCenter (805-988-0717), Santa Paula
Chamber of Commerce (805-525-5561), Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau
(805-648-2075) and the RanchoCamulosMuseum
(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 andcraft vendors and food and souvenir booths.
LEND US A HAND- DONATE SOME LIGHT The Citrus Classic is urgently recruiting 2-day loan of field lights, light towers and generators to reduce operating expenses. Please call (805)525-2057 for details.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Recruiting a final $15,000 in financial sponsorship for our 2009 Operating Budget. All levels of sponsorship available; contact us at (805)525-2057. $100 Corporate Banner Placement (highway frontage) $500 Shuttle Signage $250 - Adopt a Pilot! $500 Band Sponsor $1,000 Stage Sponsor $2,500 Balloon Sponsors
Exhilarating Evening Balloon Glow
They're off! for the Hare & Hound Competition
Balloons fill Santa Paula's morning skies
Citrus Classic Balloon Festival July 31 & August 1, 2009 citrusclassic@aol.com (805)525-2057