On June 23, 2014, Mrs. Debbie Harris (left), Chairperson of the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta chair, was the guest speaker. Mrs. Harris thanked Kathy for the introduction and introduced Brianna, a student with the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Committee, this summer...
Ms. Harris outlined the following exciting plans for 2014 and included the following activities:
- Hot Air Balloons fly twice daily – first launch: Thursday Evening, September 5th at 5:30 pm
- Morning and evening launch schedules of 6:30 am and 5:30 pm daily
- Our renowned Craft Fair with over 70 crafters and artisans
- Loads of children’s games and activities
- Amusement and helicopter rides
- A parade through downtown Sussex (Saturday at 1 pm)
- All weekend free outdoor SuperStore Bandstand
- Antique Car Show & Shine with over 500 vehicles on Sunday
- Talent Show & Talent Contest on Sunday afternoon
- Lots of vendors and concessions – Dodge Ram Rodeo Barrel Racing
- Friday and Saturday evening at dusk, the Balloons inflate for our spectacular Moon / Candle Glow
- Parking is available from non-profit organizations around the festival ground
- The fiesta thanks each of our pilots, volunteers and sponsors, without whom we would not be able to enjoy this unique festival of colour, friendliness and hospitality
- The annual cost to host the event is approximately $150,000 to $200,000 each year.
Rotarian Shelley Vail thanked Debbie Harris as well as Brianna for her interesting talk on the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta and presented both with a token of our appreciation.