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2015 BALLOONS OVER PARADISE
Saturday, April 11 & Sunday APril 12 Gates Open at 6am
SUNRISE – SATURDAY 7:07 AM & SUNDAY 7:06 AM
6:00 AM
PRE-DAWN GLOW of the Special Shapes & Sponsor Balloons – Inflated & tethered as the guests descend to the balloon field
6:00 AM
Balloon teams find their position on the field and begin their inflation process
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OPEN - Food Vendors
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tethered balloons rides - $15 (weather permitting)
Approx 7:30 AM
First competition launch (hare & hound) of breathtaking balloons directed by the Balloonmeister and synchronized by the Launch Coordinators (weather permitting)
Approx 8:00 AM
Second competition launch (hare & hound) of breathtaking balloons directed by the Balloonmeister and synchronized by the Launch Coordinators (weather permitting)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OPEN – Kids Experience and Arts & Crafts Vendors
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OPEN – Native Village with scheduled Alligator Wrestling and Archery through the day as well as Native Storytelling, Woodworking, Beading & Sewing exhibitions
10:00 AM
Special Equestrian SPIRIT DRILL TEAM Presentation
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Classic Car Show
11:30 AM
Introduction to the Sport of Polo – Top Ten American Ranked Polo Player, Kris
Kampsen showcasing Polo basics on the field, details shared by a professional polo commentator.
11:50 AM
Introduction of the Polo Players on the field
11:55 AM
Presentation of the colors and playing of the National Anthem
12:00 PM
Start of the Polo Match – First Throw-In – 2 Chukkers of Polo Match
12:30 PM
Half Time – traditional STOMPING OF THE DIVOTS, all spectators are encouraged to join in the festivities
1:00 PM
Second Half of Match – Second Thrown-In – 2 Chukkers of Polo Match
1:30 PM
Polo Match concludes, Ride by of Polo Players to the crowd
2:00 PM
Polo Player’s Meet & Greet/Autographs in the Field
2:30 PM Classic Car Show Awards
3:00 PM Polo Presentation Ceremony on the Field (Sunday only)
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