South County Balloon Festival

South County Balloon Festival July 20-22, 2018 at the University of RI Athletic Fields

The South County Balloon Festival is one of Rhode Island's most popular summer events, featuring Hot Air Balloons, crafters, carnival rides, food vendors, live music, fireworks and lots of other family fun and entertainment.

Some photos from around the 40th Annual South County Balloon Festival, Friday & Saturday. Please share your favorite pho...
07/22/2018

Some photos from around the 40th Annual South County Balloon Festival, Friday & Saturday.

Please share your favorite photos with hashtag too!

07/22/2018

Due to inclement weather, all of today's activities (Sunday, July 22) have been cancelled.

07/22/2018

Balloon Update: due to unfavorable weather conditions, Sunday morning balloon activities are cancelled.

Russell Bertrand presents Billy Gilman with the Paul Harris Fellow from the Wakefield Rotary Club. Also, the Chariho Rot...
07/22/2018

Russell Bertrand presents Billy Gilman with the Paul Harris Fellow from the Wakefield Rotary Club. Also, the Chariho Rotary Club honored Gilman’s late grandfather Gus Woodmansee by posthumously naming him a Paul Harris Fellow as well.

07/22/2018
07/21/2018

Sweet Billy!

On stage now
07/21/2018

On stage now

07/21/2018

Billy Gilman is working the crowd

Billy Gilman on in just a few minutes!
07/21/2018

Billy Gilman on in just a few minutes!

Dinner time!
07/21/2018

Dinner time!

07/21/2018

SAT 6:35 Sad to say Mother Nature is not cooperating. The wind is making it too dangerous to put balloons up.

Carnival rides near the front gate.
07/21/2018

Carnival rides near the front gate.

    is wild!
07/21/2018

is wild!

07/21/2018

SAT 6:08 update we are on a wind hold. We will review weather again at 6:45

07/21/2018

sound check—Concert at 7:00PM. Can’t wait!!

Group is gathering for Bwana Jim. Watch for crocodiles!
07/21/2018

Group is gathering for Bwana Jim. Watch for crocodiles!

John and Ryan selling quality knives. Stop by and see them cut up a penny.
07/21/2018

John and Ryan selling quality knives. Stop by and see them cut up a penny.

07/21/2018

The Flying Cortes just starting again... Awesome!

If you have a big event, platinum sponsor DJ Marc Lavik can bring it!
07/21/2018

If you have a big event, platinum sponsor DJ Marc Lavik can bring it!

Little Niko’s says, get a white gum ball, get a free sausage sandwich!
07/21/2018

Little Niko’s says, get a white gum ball, get a free sausage sandwich!

55 Chevy
07/21/2018

55 Chevy

07/21/2018

4:20PM Update:: Parking lot near carnival is full except for Car Show. Best to go towards Ryan Center Lot

Just a few of our vendors! Full list here: southcountyballoonfest.com/vendor/
07/21/2018

Just a few of our vendors! Full list here: southcountyballoonfest.com/vendor/

52 Ford “Jenny”
07/21/2018

52 Ford “Jenny”

07/21/2018

Car show by the main gate
07/21/2018

Car show by the main gate

Help keep it green friends!
07/21/2018

Help keep it green friends!

Go fishing
07/21/2018

Go fishing

Mixed Breed with classic rock on concert stage
07/21/2018

Mixed Breed with classic rock on concert stage

Some of the foodstuffs to be enjoyed through close tonight!
07/21/2018

Some of the foodstuffs to be enjoyed through close tonight!

Visit the  Tree tent near the walk-about balloon for a free sample!
07/21/2018

Visit the Tree tent near the walk-about balloon for a free sample!

Giant kites are flying.
07/21/2018

Giant kites are flying.

Acrobats The Flying Cortes!
07/21/2018

Acrobats The Flying Cortes!

Check out our new water bottle filling station!
07/21/2018

Check out our new water bottle filling station!

07/21/2018

A few ideas of what to bring to the festival for max comfort, and maximum fun!

Don't Miss: Car show from 2-6PM today!
07/21/2018

Don't Miss: Car show from 2-6PM today!

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The South County Balloon Festival is one of Rhode Island's most popular summer events, featuring Hot Air Balloons, crafters and retail booths, carnival rides, food vendors, live music, car shows, and lots of other family fun and entertainment.

What you may not know, is that the event is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. The Rotary Club of Wakefield, RI organizes this multi-day event, hires balloonists, coordinates entertainment, booths and food vendors, and spends countless hours making sure this weekend is safe, fun and entertaining for all.

Why do they do this?

To support a myriad of charities that require funds to support the local community. This event has raised and donated well over $1,800,000 since its inception in 1978.