The 9th annual Red Rock Balloonfest returns this Friday through Sunday. Jill Vandevoort with the Pella Convention and Visitors Bureau says a record 38 pilots will converge on the Red Rock Area to launch balloons both in competition and for entertainment over the three day event. She says the goal is for the balloons to soar over North Overlook Beach during four scheduled launches. There will also be a wide range of entertainment held on the evenings of July 12th and 13th at North Overlook. Additionally, the Red Rock Balloonfest 5K/10K will be held that Saturday morning, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Red Rock Dam Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the beach. Hear more about the Red Rock Balloonfest on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.

Schedule:

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019
-6:00-10:00pm: Live Music by Steve McClain and friends, food vendors available
-6:30pm: Approximate Launch of evening flight: Iowa State Savings Bank Cup Race
-Night Glow on the beach, approximately dusk

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019

-6:30am: Approximate Launch of Morning Flight
-7:00am Pancake Breakfast
-8:00am: 5K & 10K FUNdraiser Run/Walk
-9:00-11:00am “Let’s Go Paddling”

-Kid’s activities/crafts on the beach
-Food Vendors

-5:30pm: 50th Celebration announcements made by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Cake served on the beach in celebration of Lake Red Rock’s 50th Anniversary
-6:00-10:00pm: Live music by Rock Bottom Band
-6:30 pm: Approximate Launch of evening flight
-Glow on the beach, approximately dusk

-Dusk: Lighted boat parade

SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019

-6:30am: Approximate Launch of Morning Flight

*Please note: All event activities are subject to change due to weather and wind conditions.