balloons: Balloons are part of the Culture of Battle Creek, Michigan
- 08/14/13 11:29 PM
One of the main events of summer in Battle Creek, Michigan is seeing hot air balloons in the skies. Every summer there is the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Fest in July, and on two separate events in the last decade we have hosted the International Balloon competition. Last month I was out driving around and captured this balloon when traveling to an appointment. I have written many times on my blog about the balloons and it never gets old.
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balloons: Independence Day Fireworks Highlights the Night in Battle Creek, Michigan
- 07/05/11 01:48 PM
As a highlight of the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival held this past weekend, Sunday evening capped the days activities and events with a grand fireworks show in celebration of Independence Day across our nation. As in many places across the nation over the 4th of July weekend, fireworks were the traditional highlight of the evening festivities. Ours was held Sunday evening, with a proposed rain date of Monday evening, which never needed to happen as the weather was beautiful. Our fireworks show was preceded by a Hot Air Balloon Illumination called a 'Balloon Illume' and a … (3 comments)
balloons: Balloon Illume Video - Battle Creek, Michigan 2011
- 07/05/11 03:26 AM
I would have to say that one of my most favorite things about living in Battle Creek, Michigan is the annual Balloon festival that is part of the Field of Flight and Air Show held each 4th of July weekend. This year, rather than just chasing the balloons around town, I went to the air show and attended the evening 'Balloon Illume' event that was held before the fireworks on July 3rd. A 'Balloon Illume' is where many of the balloonists bring in their balloons and light them up right at dusk, so you can see them illuminated. This year we … (4 comments)
balloons: Balloon Illume at the Battle Creek Field of Flight & Balloon Fest 2011
- 07/04/11 02:58 AM
Last night I went with my wife to see the 'Balloon Illume' which was going to be featured right before the fire works show. It is essentially an event where the balloon crews set up their balloons and light them up right as it gets dark so you can see the beauty of the balloons at night. It is quite a beautiful event, and last night there were approximately 15 to 20 balloons that set up for the event. The balloons are a part of the Battle Creek Field of Flight and Balloon Fest which is an annual event on the … (2 comments)
balloons: Battle Creek Balloon Festival 2011
- 07/03/11 04:28 AM
Every year in Battle Creek, Michigan on the 4th of July weekend our city hosts the Battle Creek Air Show & Balloon Festival. This year is like no other. We have the blue angels in town as part of the airshow, in addition to the balloons. This morning as I was having my morning coffee, I heard the sounds of balloons flying over the house again. It was not as close as I experienced last year, but it I still managed to get a few photos. I went out chasing them as well, to see if I could get closer. I … (3 comments)
balloons: Balloons were passing over our house!
- 07/03/10 04:38 AM
Balloons were passing over our house on the morning of July 3rd. It all started as my wife and I were preparing our morning coffee and I glanced into the dining room and saw an unusual sight. The sun was shining in, and then the room went suddenly dark, and then light again as if something huge just passed in front of the sun! I recognized it immediately: Balloons were passing over our house! I immediately grabbed my camera and ran outside, and sure enough, balloons were passing over our house! Very cool! We have a park across from our house, … (8 comments)
I enjoying looking at the lighter side of life. So, this blog is about my wacky observations, my sometimes sideways point of view and the Southwest Michigan, Battle Creek Area Real Estate Market.
One of the main events of summer in Battle Creek, Michigan is seeing hot air balloons in the skies. Every summer there is the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Fest in July, and on two separate events in the last decade we have hosted the International Balloon competition. Last month I was out driving around and captured this balloon when traveling to an appointment. I have written many times on my blog about the balloons and it never gets old.
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