The 13th annual South Plains Balloon Roundup will be held September 10th and 11th, 2016 at Buffalo Springs Lake, 9999 High Meadow Road, Lubbock, TX. The event is organized by the Southwest Regional Balloon Club.
Both Saturday and Sunday morning launches will begin at approximately 7:00 am with lift off at 7:30. Watch the balloons take off at dawn and don’t forget your camera, it is a breathtaking event.
On Saturday evening there will be a balloon glow by the lake starting at 7:15 pm. The balloons light up the sky in a beautiful evening display!
All activities are weather dependent.
There will be two special shapes present, one being Lubbock’s own Plains Capital Bank Balloon and the other being The Old Lady and the Shoe from Amarillo.
Hot air ballooning is a family-friendly sport; kids are always welcome to come up to the balloons and to meet the pilots and crews.
There will not be private rides available.
There will be food vendors.
Attendance cost: Gate Fee (Pay for a ticket on the 10th and get in for free on the 11th)
Active Military/Veterans with valid proof
$2
65-Over
$2
12-64
$8
6-11
$3
5-Under
FREE
Please contact Penny Jones with any questions. 806-747-3353 pennyjonesbsl@yahoo.com
(News release from Buffalo Springs Lake)