The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will host the inaugural Above Athens Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 22 from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Sandy Creek Park.

Residents will have the opportunity to see five amazing hot air balloons up close, weather permitting. Tethered balloon rides are available for $10 per person.

A $5 per vehicle event entrance fee to the Above Athens Balloon Festival provides access to the park, the Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful’s Daffodil Disco and kids activity area. A portion of the event admission fee and all Daffodil Disco funds raised go towards KACCB’s Loop 10 Daffodil Project, environmental education and community beautification programs. Please note – the balloon festival is a cash only event.

For complete information, please visit www.accgov.com/balloon