May the 4th, 2024
RAIN OR SHINE
Calling all people of earth that are curious about flying objects and other techie things! This event is for you!
Mark Your Calendar
Area 57 is all about tech and aviation.
An event highlight is the Drone Demonstrations by Warren Community College. The College has been building a nationally acclaimed Drone/Robotics/AI program - all about Uncrewed vehicles that include land, sea and sky! The program affords students the opportunity to complete certification programs, obtain their Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot license, get a solid Associates degree and continue further degrees at top schools like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Area 57 will also feature Combat Robots, organized by the newly formed Garden State Combat Robotics League. The League is quickly growing and with a serious competition arena, build with the support of Warren Community College and ExploreWarren.org. Robot competitors are traveling to be a part of our competitions.
Of course, there will be a few hot air balloons. Presentations on How a Balloon Works, suspected alien Fred G Monster special shape hot air balloon, and tethered rides, as weather allows!
Interested in being a Vendor or Exhibitor? Contact us at fly@balloonfestnj.com, download the app here or fill out this form.
Check back for the Schedule of Events as we are just starting to prepare for take off in 2024.
Below are some of the highlights from our first year!
2023 Scavenger Hunt Map & Files
Area 57 will be free for Students/Veterans/Seniors. Admission is $5 for all others. Online tickets will receive priority access. Stay tuned for tickets coming soon.
For more about the Warren UAS program check out the video below.
Drone Demonstrations
Check out drones of all shapes, sizes and capabilities. Even get some hands-on experience flying with the experts.
May The Fourth Be With You
Combat Robots in Arena 57
1-lb. Plastic Ants and Antweight and 3-lb. Beetleweight Combat Robot Tournament.
Read more here.
Scavenger Hunt
Kids will have fun discovering all the different types of drones and other activities at Area 57.
Fred G. Monster
Suspected alien & special shape hot air balloon, Fred G Monster invades Area 57.
Tethered Rides
Take a short up and down ride in a hot air balloon tethered ride. Click here for more information.
Vendors & Exhibitors
Would you like to be a vendor or exhibitor? Food trucks, tech products, educational institutions and more welcomed! Download more information here.
Thanks to our Area 57 and Arena 57 Sponsors & Supporters.
