Suncook Valley Rotary Club Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally
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Balloon Rally Activities:
July 31, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM- Open Mic Night At Balloon Rally - Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to share your talent, our Open Mic is the perfect opportunity to shine! Sing, play an instrument, tell a story, recite poetry, or entertain the crowd your way. Join us at the Baseball Diamond Stage on Friday night. Performers can sign up on-site—just stop by the stage. Bring your talent, your friends, and your love of live entertainment. We can’t wait to see what you’ll share!
July 31, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM- Silly Solutions Balloon Entertainment- Main Field 17 Fayette Street, Mr. Joe is coming back! Mr. Joe is a one-of-a-kind balloon entertainer for the Red Sox, Patriots and other Boston based businesses. He left an Emmy Award winning career in the local television news to pursue balloon design full time. He is now one of the best balloon artists on the east coast.
Sat, August 1, 6:00 AM- Rotary Pancake & Egg Breakfast, Rotary Tent
Sat, August 1, 6:00am- Sunrise/Balloon Rise Yoga Flow w/ Powerful YOU Yoga at the Thyng Memorial Barnstead Road
Sat, August 1, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Touch A Truck and Meet A Mascot at the Boat Launch Parking Lot
Sat, August 1, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Craft Fair – Sponsored by the Pittsfield Historical Society at the Tennis Courts. Come visit the Craft Booths at the Tennis Courts If you are interested in having a booth at the craft fair – please contact the Pittsfield Historical Society via Martha Molloy [email protected] or Liz Dimmick at [email protected]
Sat, August 1, 12:00 PM- Anything Floats Regatta at the Boat Launch. The Suncook Valley Rotary Club is hosting the Annual Anything that Floats River Raft Race as part of the 43rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally. The race will begin at the Drake Field Boat Launch on Barnstead Road. The rafts must make their way out to and around a buoy in the middle of the river then race back to the boat launch – the First one to High Five the race coordinator wins! CASH Prizes will be awarded to the first three teams to finish (1st-$150, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50). Pre-registration is required – visit the Suncook Valley Rotary Club Balloon Rally website Anything That Floats River Raft Regatta Race – Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally.
Sun, August 2, 9:00 AM- Frank H. Donovan 5K Road Race, at the Gazebo. Register today for a great summer race! Visit the Suncook Rotary Balloon Rally website 2026 — Pittsfield Balloon Rally’s Frank H. Donovan 5K — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising. $100 cash prizes for the top male and top female runner! Awards in each age category. New this year - 1/4 Zip Long-sleeve Pullovers for all participants registered by July 20th! Online registration closes at noon on Thursday, July 30th. Registration will also be available starting at 8:00 am the morning of the race at the gazebo on Drake Field, $30 cash only. For info, contact Libby and Keith Kun at 603-505-1635
Cow Chip Bingo tickets are available NOW. $500 at First Drop- Proceeds to benefit the Victory Workers 4-H Club. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Event to be held at Suncook Valley Rotary Club Hot Air Balloon Rally at Drake Field on Sun, Aug. 2 at 9am. In case of inclement weather or if the cow does not “plop” within 1 hour, a winner will be drawn by Raffle ticket number. For information or for tickets, contact Pam Clattenburg at 603-435-0772 or Melissa Babcock at 603-496-3928.