Hot Air Balloons Over Aiken !

Come on out for the Polo America event in Aiken, SC.

It's back!! Yes, back for a second year :) A fun packed event for the entire family!

The Ford Trucks Equestrian America Balloon Festival has something for everyone.

One change from last year -- -this year it is being held at the Aiken Polo Club fields on Powderhouse Road.

Equestrian Exhibitions include: Junior equestrians - polo, barrel racing, jumping, hunting, dressage and much more.

30 hot air balloons are expected to be on hand, too!

FRIDAY 9/19

• 4:00pm: barrel racing
• 5:00pm: jumping exhibition
• 7:00pm: tether balloon rides
• 8:00pm: fireworks!

SATURDAY 9/20

• 6:30am: balloons take off!! come out and see them - they are soooo pretty going up :)
• 7:30am: dressage exhibition
• 9:00am: hunting exhibition
• 10:00am: gates close
• 4:00pm: gates reopen - Jack Russell races. (it is always fun to watch these little guys)
• 4:30pm: kids balloon roundup
• 5:00: $5000 Skins Polo Game !!
• 7:30pm: Balloon Glow and concert by the U.S Army Signal Corp Band.
  
  

  

SUNDAY 9/21

• 6:30am: balloons take off! bring a camera this time when you come to see them :)
• 7:30am: Junior Polo Game
• 9:00am : To Be Announced

Don't forget about the vendors and exhibitors that will be there, too. Shopping for everything from tack and trailers to jewelry and handbags :)

Admission is free with a donation to the families of our Service Men and Women from Fort Gordon Army Base.

Free copy of the Aiken Equestrian Yearbook to all attendees for supporting the troops.

Aiken is about one hour west of Columbia SC. Come enjoy the hot air balloons AND take in some equestrian events at the same time :) See you there!

Don't forget to give us a call if you are looking for real estate in Aiken. Have a great day :)