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2008 FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES

July 3rd through July 6

   

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Fireworks · Hot Air Balloons · Entertainment · Carnival Rides

 

Day

Festival Times

Carnival Times

Fireworks (weather permitting)

Wednesday

July 2

Closed

Carnival only

(5 PM to

11 PM)

No

Thursday

July 3

Noon to

11 PM

5 PM to

11 PM

9:45 PM

Friday

July 4

Noon to

11 PM

Noon to

11 PM

9:45 PM

Saturday

July 5

Noon to

11 PM

Noon to

11 PM

9:45 PM

Sunday

July 6

Noon to

11 PM

Noon to

11 PM

9:45 PM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAILY ADMISSION:

We are proud to announce new lower Admission Prices for 2008!! 
 
Adult admission is $5 before 5 p.m. and $7 after 5 p.m. Ages 5 - 12 are $2 and children younger than age 5 are free. Festival admission includes hot air balloon launches and balloon glows (Weather Permitting), a special children's area that includes live Radio Disney performances, free circus performances and a free lumberjack show.  In addition there is an arts and crafts fair, the Let’s Do Art tent, a variety of food vendors and an assortment of daily events including the spectacular fireworks display.
 

There is no admission charge for the morning balloon launches. Spectators can view the balloons launch or tether (weather permitting) from the perimeter of the balloon field.  For safety reasons, spectators are not allowed onto the balloon launch field unless instructed by the event  announcer.

Parking in the morning is available on Short Street and in the Sea Lion Aquatic Park parking lots.

 
 
CARNIVAL INFORMATION:
Note: For free carnival admission, visitors need to enter from the Yackley Avenue (west) side of the festival.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE TWO NEW EVENTS FOR THE 2008

EYES TO THE SKIES FESTIVAL


FIRST ANNUAL "BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT"

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This tournament will be conducted during the 2008 festival. Stay tuned to this website for more details as they become finalized.

L.E.T.’S. DO ART" TENT

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*Children’s Art Project

*Local Artist Demonstrations

*Local Artist Gallery Show

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        Come Join Us! 

We are looking for artists to exhibit/demonstrate at the Lisle Eyes to the Skies (L.E.T.'S.) Festival taking place Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday July 6th, 2008. The "L.E.T.'S. DO ART" Tent incorporates many forms of art, including collage, stained glass, origami, calligraphy, mosaic, paper making, ice sculpting, pastel, water colors, mobile making, recycle artists, oil painting, wood carver, graffiti artist and nature artist.  All of these forms of art are invited to submit applications.  Each artist will exhibit for one day only. There are no exhibit fees but we ask for one 30-45 minute on-site demonstration.  This is a family oriented regional festival with nationally known entertainment, spectacular fireworks, food, carnival, craft fair, parade, and other attractions all focused around hot air balloons and honoring America and our armed forces.  Total festival attendance expected over 200,000.  Sponsors are welcome!  All remaining proceeds from the festival are donated to local service organizations and other charities. 

 

If you would like to participate, click on the Artist Application Link below or on the top tool bar, complete the application and release form. Return the completed application to the name and address on the form. Note the deadline for applications is March 31st.

More details to follow



2008
Balloon Glow & Launch Schedule
(Note: Weather Permitting!!)
Check this page frequently for updates
 

DATE

TIME/EVENT

STATUS

Thurs. July 3

 6:30 PM - Flight

 

 

 8:15 PM - Balloon Glow

 

 

Fri. July 4

 5:30 AM - Flight

 

 

 6:30 PM - Flight

 

 

 8:15 PM - Balloon Glow

 

 

 

 

Sat. July 5

 5:30 AM - Flight

 

 

 6:30 PM - Flight

 

 

 8:15 PM - Balloon Glow

 

 

 

 

Sun. July 6

 5:30 AM - Flight

 

 

 6:30 PM - Flight

 

 

 8:15 PM - Balloon Glow

 

 
 

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