About the Weather

Weather is beyond our control but we want to make sure we share a bit about weather so you can have the best experience and make the best decisions should you wish to attend our events.

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Generally, our events are "Rain or Shine" which means if there is rain in the forecast for the event, and we have an opportunity to hold part, if not all of the planned activities, the event will go on. In other words, we don't move the event because it may rain.

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In addition, there may be Temporary Flight Restriction that may limit balloon activity to static displays, tethered rides and balloon glow activities. This may occur right before the event, and beyond our control. 

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For these reasons we ask you read through the following information before you purchase your tickets or make the drive out to the festival.

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What is a Hurricane Date?

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When we talk about having a Hurricane date, this is when it is apparent, days before the event, there is major weather that will prohibit any possibility of activity (for the entirety of the event.) If this is the case we will announce the event has being moved. Your tickets are transferrable to that date OR even the next or future balloon event at Warren Community College.

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We advise visitors of the following:

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We cannot guarantee balloon activity, but we promise you that we will give it our best shot, within safe operating conditions. 

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We cannot refund your money if you bought a ticket and the balloon activity is cancelled.  We no longer offer "ticket insurance" when you buy online. This is because the terms changed on us from one year to the next, and we do not feel there is enough flexibility for a third party refund. However, it is still our policy to honor any unused tickets at a future event. So if you don't like the weather and want to save your ticket for a future event, please know you may.

You can get an idea of the weather by checking weather.com and clicking on the radar for Washington NJ, zip code 07882. Click the radar future button and see what the weather holds at flight time.  We recommend you doing this right before you are heading out for the event, as weather constantly is being updated. Check the hourly breakdown.  Check the winds, rain and storm around the time of flight (6:30 pm in June and 5:15 pm in September.) Only you can decide if you are willing to risk coming out. Again, if you decide not to come, your tickets will be honored for another day - as long as they have not already been used!  ​

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For the days of the event – not before – you can call the Balloon Information line at 908-224-1613 for updates. If we make any decisions we will first post on our Facebook page and then here on our home page. Please do not call repeatedly or call, leave a message, then text. It makes it hard to know who we got back to, and keeps us from posting important information for all. 

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Generally speaking, if you are looking for instant gratification and want the balloons to be on display during the entire event, this balloon festival is not for you! Balloons don't work that way. We try to provide activities, entertainment and education at our events, while staying one of the most affordable events around.  Visiting can also be a time to relax and enjoy some family time on our great lawn, and perhaps walk our 1.2 mile walking trail. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and small games and enjoy the fresh country air and beautiful property as we prepare for our balloon activity. 

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