Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Mid-Air Over Egypt, Killing 18
A hot air balloon carrying a group of tourists near Luxor, Egypt, exploded in mid-air Tuesday, killing 18 people in the deadliest accident ever of its kind.
A hot air balloon carrying a group of tourists near Luxor, Egypt, exploded in mid-air Tuesday, killing 18 people in the deadliest accident ever of its kind.
It's time for the 18th annual Big Country Balloon Fest, Friday September 28th, Saturday September 29th and Sunday September 30th, 2012 at Red Bud Park here in Abilene. Big Country Balloon Fest is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Optimist Club Unlimited of Abilene. This years balloon fest offers a wider variety of food, games, entertainment and Fun.
There's nothing quite like the spectacle of seeing hot air balloons lighting up the west Texas night sky. The 18th annual Big Country Balloonfest is coming Friday and Saturday, September 28th and 29th, featuring a 'balloon glow' after dark each night and a whole lot more fun and entertainment for the whole family. The event is a benefit for the Optimist Club of Abilene.
It's time for the 17th annual Big Country Balloon Fest this weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Red Bud Park in Abilene. It' first flights will take off around first light every morning at approximately 6:30AM. The evening glows will take place every evening except Sunday right at dusk which is around 8PM. The Optimist Club Unlimited of Abilene hosts the balloon fest every year and a quick reminder that the balloon pilots and balloon fest is always subject to what mother nature dishes out. This years balloon fest offers a wider variety of food, games and booths. There is no charge to get in to see balloon fest, however if you want to play the games, ride the rides or eat bring cash. Balloon Fest is a non-profit fundraiser for the Optimist Club.