UPCOMING PHOTO SHOOTING EVENT. DFW Summer Balloon Classic 2011

An Aviation Extravaganza featuring 40 magnificent Hot Air Balloons, an Air Show and family festival. Balloons will fly twice a day in beautiful ascensions at sunrise and in the evening. Competition tasks for the Texas State Championship including world and national champions flying their balloons in challenging competition take place at sunrise. Truly a sight to behold! The Lite the Nite balloon glow at sunset on Saturday evening fills the area with balloons on static display to light the sky with a spectacular glow of color! Saturday afternoon experience the exciting MidWay to the Skies Air Show including the first Aerobatic Racing Challenge in the south! Aviation Extravaganza during the day features airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, skydivers, powered parachutes, hang gliders, RC aircraft and more in flight and display. Some flights available to public. Exhibits, Food, Vendors, Children’ s Area, Live Music and more! There is something for all ages at the Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest. Free admission. ($10 parking) www.summerballoonclassic.com for more information. Hwy 287 between Midlothian and Waxahachie, just 20 minutes south of Dallas and Ft Worth! This will be a photographer's dream! 
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FRIDAY, JULY 22

• • 4:00pm - Event Opens
  • 6:15pm - Opening Ceremonies
  • 6:30pm - Trojan Phlyers T28 Fly By
  • 6:40pm - Skydivers
  • 7:00pm - MASS ASCENSION FLIGHT

 

SATURDAY, JULY 23  

• • 6:00am - Event Opens
  • 6:45am - MASS ASCENSION FLIGHT
  • 7:00am - COMPETITION FLY IN TASKS
  • 9:00am - 3:00pm - Aviation Extravaganza
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm - MIDWAY TO THE SKIES AIR SHOW
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm - Pilot Autograph Signing
  • 7:15pm - ASCENSION FLIGHT
  • 8:00pm - 8:45pm - “LITE THE NITE” BALLOON GLOW Presented by 103.7 Lite FM

 

SUNDAY, JULY 24

• • 6:00am - Event Opens
  • 6:45am - MASS ASCENSION FLIGHT
  • 7:00am - COMPETITION FLY IN TASKS
  • 9:00am - Noon - Aviation Extravaganza
  • Noon - Event Closes

TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Curve’s 
Booths, Exhibits and Children’s Area will be open 
4pm to 8pm Friday, 
6am-8:30pm Saturday, 
6am-Noon Sunday. 
Live music throughout the day. 

Airplane, Helicopter, B25 and DC3 flights will be available to the public, for purchase, throughout the days. 
Hot Air Balloon tethered flights will be available, 
for purchase, during balloon hours from 
6:30am-8:30am and 6:00pm-8:30pm, weather permitting.