FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost
The Balloon Rally is FREE for all to enjoy. Please support the festival through donations or food purchased at the Rotary Food Tent.
Food, Beverages, Carnival, Helicopter and Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides all have separate charges.
Drones
Due to safety concerns, drones (of any shape or size) are not permitted at Drake Field during the Balloon Rally.
Helicopter Rides
Helicopter rides are $30 per person and are located at the Thyng Memorial on Barnstead Road.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Unfortunately rides in the Hot Air Balloons during launches are not available. However, tethered rides are available Friday and Saturday afternoons for $10 per person. Tethering means, the balloon is securely anchored to the ground and ascends a certain height above the ground.
Parking
Handicap parking will be available on Barnstead Road and Fayette Street. All other parking is as available, please obey all parking rules within the town.
Pets
Pets are not allowed at Drake Field during the Balloon Rally.
No Smoking
Drake Field is school property, and therefore no person shall use any tobacco product, e-cigarette or liquid nicotine in any public educational facility or on the grounds of any public educational faiclity. N.H. REV. STAT. ANN. § 126-K:7 (2010).