It’s back! The Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic is back! Returning to Windsor (unofficial motto: “Healdsburg charm, Santa Rosa price”) and marking its 20th year, this is a crowd pleaser.
The dawn patrol features balloons launching into the morning sun of wine country; tethered balloon rides for those who want that hot air balloon feeling, without all that drifting away into oblivion fear.
Tickets are a mere $5 in advance or $8 at the gate, making this one of the most affordable festivals in wine country. And, like most everything in Windsor, it is family-friendly.
More info is at the official website: http://www.schabc.org/
In order to whet your appetite, enjoy this montage from an earlier festival, including a soundtrack featuring “Also Sprach Zarathustra” and “Chariots of Fire.” I went from running around like Elvis in a bejeweled pantsuit to just running. It was that inspirational:
Still want a hot air balloon ride over wine country? Check out the providers here: http://www.sonomacounty.com/what-to-do/outdoor-activities
