QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning

Contact Person: Brent Swanson, Festival Director, 973-882-5464, bswanson@balloonfestival.com

Event Description:

The QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America and is the premiere family entertainment attraction in New Jersey. 

Pilots are provided with the following:

·         Friday morning media flight + 5 scheduled ascensions (Friday PM - Sunday PM)

·         Paid passenger rides

·         Up to $15,000 in prize money/gifts

·         Propane for all flights

·         Pilot hotel room for pilots traveling over 30 miles

·         Pilot Gift Pack

·         Pre-launch meals for pilots & crew

·         Friday evening Pilot Party following launch 

If you are a pilot and want to apply to fly at our festival, please email Brent Swanson at bswanson@balloonfestival.com