I attended this event last year and had a great time, it's one of the largest Balloon Fests in the area. There will be 65 Balloons at this years event. Here's a slideshow from last years event:
Balloon Classic Invitational Slideshow
NOTE: Access on the field is not allowed except for pilots and crews, but you should still be able to get some good photos.
BALLOON CLASSIC ACTIVITIES: Hot air balloons fly best in less than 8 mph winds, and the weather must be almost perfect for these beautiful balloons to take to the skies. Pilots are briefed on weather before each and every flight; flights may be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions.
Helpful hints: If you’re an early bird, come check out the morning flights! For evening flights, traffic is especially heavy, so plan ahead.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
5:00 AM – Dawn Patrol
6:30 AM – Media Flight
6:30 PM – Balloon Launch
9:45 PM – Night Glow
SATURDAY, JULY 30
6:30 AM – Media Flight
6:30 PM – Balloon Launch
SUNDAY, JULY 31
6:30 AM – Balloon Launch
Here are some of my Balloon Photography Tips
Balloon Photo Tips:
1. See which way the wind is blowing then position yourself so the balloons will fly toward you.
2. Look for colors, shapes and patterns
3. Use people as scale to show how large the Balloons are
4. Show the crew at work
5. And of course show them in the air!!!
More balloon photos here: Hot Air Balloons
Here's the address and a Google Map
Kent State University Stark Campus &
Stark State College of Technology
6000 - 6200 Frank Road NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Convenient parking available
Enter public parking lots off Frank Road,
and pay only $5.00 per vehicle after 3:00 PM
For those with a GPS here are the Coordinates in the Decimal Degree format
LAT N 40.867810
Long W 81.441656
Click on the Camera Icon to get directions from your location.
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