| There is definitely something for the entire family | | | | With the price of admission, guests will enjoy all of |
| when paying a visit to the Temecula Wine and | | | | the basic features of the festival (with the exception |
| Balloon Festival, which presents the refreshing blends | | | | of food, beverage, and other outside purchases). |
| of chardonnay and merlot; sweet treats; kid friendly | | | | Event features typically include: |
| activities; and music that easily energizes the soul. In | | | | Balloon Launches |
| the end, participants and visitors leave with | | | | When the weather allows it, hot air balloons will |
| extraordinary fun on their mind and cherished | | | | launch into the air around 6:30am and touch back |
| memories tucked inside their pockets. | | | | down to earth about 8:30am. The excitement of |
| Brief History of the Temecula Balloon Festival | | | | soaring through the air in a pre-arranged balloon ride is |
| In 1983, the first Temecula Balloon Festival | | | | made possible with an advance reservation. |
| entertained the masses with the vision of commercial | | | | Wine Tasting |
| airline pilot and balloon enthusiast, Walt Darren and | | | | Wine and beer are served at booths situated in the |
| the help of event organizer and fund raiser, Evelyn | | | | main stage arena or at the location of the wine |
| Harker. A combination of wine tasting, entertainment, | | | | garden. In the past, enjoying seven chances to wine |
| and other culinary delights was all the Temecula | | | | taste, as well as take home a souvenir glass cost |
| Balloon and Wine Festival needed to attract the | | | | only $15. |
| public. | | | | Food Court |
| In the beginning, only a few wineries and vendors | | | | The Temecula Balloon Festival is also filled with a |
| participated, but the coming years would soon see | | | | collection of treats that will bring you back to |
| various venue changes and musical performances, | | | | memories of childhood enchantment and amusement |
| such as the Beach Boys and the Coasters. | | | | park dreams. Hot buttered popcorn, invigorating |
| Event Details | | | | scoops of ice cream, and a variety of culturally |
| Before you can enjoy entrance to the Temecula | | | | diverse dishes (including Mexican, Chinese, Italian, and |
| Balloon Festival, tickets are required. There is no need | | | | Greek cuisine) are more than willing to appease your |
| to worry about purchasing your admission early, as | | | | appetite. |
| there are plenty to go around and no one is turned | | | | Kids Faire |
| away. Participating locations about town can provide | | | | As for the younger guests that attend the Temecula |
| you with festival tickets if you do not want to wait | | | | Wine and Balloon Festival, a section to call their own |
| for the entrance ticket booth. Typically, the cost for | | | | greets kids under the age of 14. Inflatables, rock |
| entrance into the Temecula Balloon Festival is | | | | climbing wall adventures, friendly faces at the petting |
| between $15 and $18 for adults, which generally | | | | zoo, face painting transformations, and other child |
| depends on the day of attendance. Other ticket | | | | friendly outlets are just some of the things typically |
| prices will see children (ages 7 to 12) pay $5, | | | | available. Parents should keep in mind that some of |
| whereas kids under the age of 12 are admitted free | | | | these entertaining activities for the kids may require |
| of charge. | | | | a small fee to enjoy. |