HAVASU BALLOON FESTIVAL
Anyone been to the Havasu balloon festival? What's it like? pros and cons? Thanks
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We live here in Lake Havasu City AZ.
The launching, events and whatnot will be very different this year. You see, in the past, the major event was held on the island. It was one serious pain in the a$$ to drive onto or off that island when it was in session. But, this year, it's going to be held in the southern end of Lake Havasu State Park. It's not on the island but, just north of it, on the other side of the main channel. We've seen the balloons a few times and, it's a kick to watch all the folks as the prep for launching. I suppose that on Sunday morning, it will be just like it's been in the past, balloons launching from anywhere in the city they can. Some in the east, north, parking lots, open areas and more.
We usually go down to the channel and walk there. Many of the balloons try and do "touch and goes" in the channel water. That's a kick to watch. Yes, sometimes the wind will have an effect on just how many launch. We've watched folks get all prepped, start filling and, then just shut things down 'cause the wind picked up.
One never knows about the wind. The wind is the primary reason the drag boats ceased to run at Havasu. Anyway, it's a fun event. One of my buddies is a volunteer coordinator for much of the activities.
Scott
The launching, events and whatnot will be very different this year. You see, in the past, the major event was held on the island. It was one serious pain in the a$$ to drive onto or off that island when it was in session. But, this year, it's going to be held in the southern end of Lake Havasu State Park. It's not on the island but, just north of it, on the other side of the main channel. We've seen the balloons a few times and, it's a kick to watch all the folks as the prep for launching. I suppose that on Sunday morning, it will be just like it's been in the past, balloons launching from anywhere in the city they can. Some in the east, north, parking lots, open areas and more.
We usually go down to the channel and walk there. Many of the balloons try and do "touch and goes" in the channel water. That's a kick to watch. Yes, sometimes the wind will have an effect on just how many launch. We've watched folks get all prepped, start filling and, then just shut things down 'cause the wind picked up.
One never knows about the wind. The wind is the primary reason the drag boats ceased to run at Havasu. Anyway, it's a fun event. One of my buddies is a volunteer coordinator for much of the activities.
Scott
