2011 TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON AND WINE FESTIVAL

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When: June 3 - 5, 2011
Where:  Lake Skinner, Winchester, CA 92596
Website: Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival
Info: The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival offers top-name entertainment, wine tasting in the Wine Garden, Kids Faire, Arts & Crafts and Commercial exhibits and the Food Court. Wine tasting features different premium wines from numerous Temecula Valley wineries as well as others from Southern California.

Enjoy a memorable experience and book a hot air balloon flight. Your journey will begin at sunrise as the balloon lifts gently into the sapphire skies above Lake Skinner.


ANIMALS: Animals are NOT allowed in the Festival Area and SHOULD NOT be left in vehicles.
GENERAL ADMISSION: INCLUDES GENERAL ADMISSION  TO ALL CONCERTS

Friday $22.00 adults; youth 7-12 $5.00 and children 6 and under FREE,  Saturday $25.00 adults, youth 7-12 $5.00 and children 6 and under FREE; Sunday $17.00 adults, youth 7-12 $5.00 and children 6 and under FREE. Weekend Combo  $50.00 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday entrance tickets only). More detailed information is listed under Tickets.

SUNDAY ONLY: Active Military Discount $10.00 - Must show Military ID.
PARKING: Autos - $5.00. Buses and Motor Homes $10.00; NO OVERNIGHT PARKING.

ENTERTAINMENT: Cost is included in the price of admission. Look for special information regarding ticket packages for main stage entertainment located in close proximity to the Main Stage. Please go to the section on Entertainment for the details!

WINE and BEER:
WINE TASTING: The hours of wine tasting are Friday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Wine tasting is an additional charge and you may purchase 6 tastes and a souvenir glass for $15.00.

ALCOHOL TICKET SALES: These may be purchased by the glass from booths located in the main stage area or in the wine garden area.  Hours are 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday, 10:00 am to 8:30 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday. 1 Beverage Ticket = $2.00

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/COOLERS: No alcoholic beverages or glass containers will be allowed into the Festival. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be sold at the event. Beer and wine WILL NOT be sold to anyone under the age of 21. Please bring a valid photo I.D. to purchase beer and wine. NO FOOD, PICNIC BASKETS OR COOLERS WILL BE ALLOWED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS.

FOOD COURT: A variety of food which usually includes Mexican, Greek, Chinese, Italian, Funnel Cakes, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, BBQ, Tri-Tip, Sausages, Fries, Kettle corn, Smoothies, Shaved Ice, Coffee, Soda, Lemonade, and Ice Cream.

BALLOON LAUNCH: Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am launch with balloons returning to the ground by 8:30 am (WEATHER PERMITTING).

Festival Spectator Tips:

1. Dress in layers. It is sometimes very cool in the morning, but once the sun has risen, it warms up considerably.
2. Bring lots of sunscreen. Temecula’s bright sunshine and reflections can produce painful sunburn. Shade tents will be available for temporary relief.
3.  Bring insect repellent.  It is important to have the replellent with you to keep the insects away.
4.  Bring appropriate eye protection.
5.  DON’T SMOKE anywhere near the hot air balloons. A lit cigarette could ignite a balloon’s fuel tank.
6. Watch where you walk and drive. Do not drive and watch at the same time as balloon chase vehicles make sudden stops. If you are walking on fields, please avoid stepping on balloon canopies and ropes.
7.  For the balloon glow, the balloons will be tethered and held down with heavy ropes. They will ignite their burners and glow to the beat of the music. Be careful that you don’t walk or trip over the ropes in the dark.
8.  Enjoy the glowing balloons from a safe distance. Children and adults should stay a reasonable distance away from the balloons. The operators will be very busy providing a wondrous show for our guests.