The Dutchess County Hosts The Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival

This Friday marked the beginning of the 31st annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival in Dutchess County

The weekend-long celebration will feature 21 hot air balloons from all over the world

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The festival will take place on September 2, 3, and 4 in 2022

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The festival is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM at the Tymor Park, Union Vale, New York

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Vendors, food trucks, live music, axe tossing, a beer and wine tent, and numerous other fun activities will be available

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There will be a laser show titled "Evening Majestic Hot-Air Balloon Illumination Moon Glow"

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Parking is free, but locals can only purchase tickets in advance online

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Tether rides cost $25 per person in cash. The cost per person for morning and evening hot-air balloon rides is $275

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Free admission is provided for children younger than three years old

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To get a hot air balloon into the sky, you need the perfect combination of weather and science, explains Garofalo

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