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White Cloud Sky Fest
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDTLocation
White Cloud Airport
Fees/Admission
$25/person Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides.
All passengers must sign a waiver upon registering.
Rides will be first come, first serve and dependent on weather.Website
Contact Information
Rachael Porter
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Description
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Hot Air Balloons:
$25 per person
First come, first served basis. All rides are dependent on weather conditions and up to our pilots to make those decisions.
Beer Tent:
Hosted by White Cloud Eagles. Must be 21 with Valid ID, no exceptions. Cash Only.
Food Vendors: (cash preferred)
Sober Eats
Ziggy's Concessions
Additional Activities (check back for additions)
West Michigan Gellyball - $5 per play 700 rounds of ammo
FAQ:
►How high do the passengers in the balloon go?The height is dependent on wind speeds. Wind speed will determine how high pilots can safely operate the balloon. Generally they are operating in the range of 70-100 feet. If it is windy that could be lessened.
►How many guests can go in the basket?
That is determined by weight. Weight limit is maxed out about 700 lbs on average. This year we do have a larger balloon being used that can hold a bit more. & is handicap accessible! This is also not a fixed number because it depends on outside temperature and other atmospheric conditions.
►How long is each ride?
Ride length can be varied. The longer the ride, the less passengers per hour get flown. So it’s really a balance based on the demand. Most often the time in the air is 2-3 minutes. That gives the passengers time to experience and gather any photos or videos they may want.
►Why tethered and not a normal ride?
The truth - hot air balloon rides are a huge expense! This is our way to bring an experience that many may not typically get due to the cost.
►How do we sign up for a ride?
Registration opens at 5:30pm day of the event. You will have to sign a waiver, get weighed and the pilot will go over the basics with you. We will stop taking registrations about 8:30pm so everyone has time to go on the ride before the balloons are done at a safe time.
►IMPORTANT!
The aspects of balloon flights and tethers are impacted by variables that are hard to predict. For those reasons our pilots always recommend the we do not make any guarantees to the passengers. The pilots and event committee will do everything in our power to make it an enjoyable and safe experience!
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