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East Rutherford Attractions: NEW JERSEY DEVILS 50 STATE RT 120 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 7073 (201) 935-6050 IZOD CENTER-GIANT STADIUM 50 STATE RT 120 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 7073 (201) 935-3900 MEADOWLANDS SPORTS COMPLEX 50 STATE RT 120 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 7073 (201) 935- 3900 MEADOWLANDS RACETRACK 50 STATE RT 120 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 7073 (201) 935-5651 New Jersey Festival of Ballooning The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is North America's largest summertime hot air balloon festival featuring up to 125 sport and special-shape balloons, live musical entertainment, children's entertainment, food and drink, interactive exhibits and attractions for New Jersey residents and visitors from across America. Held annually in central New Jersey, the event attracts some 165,000 people over three days. When? Friday, July 29 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 30 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where? The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning takes place annually at Solberg Airport in Readington, New Jersey. Located just 50 miles from New York City and 60 miles from Philadelphia Easily accessible from Routes 78, 22, 287, 1, 202, 206, Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike How Much? Festival Admission in Advance Children 54 inches and under, $7 Available at all Quick Chek Food Stores beginning in June Call toll free 800-HOT-AIR-9 (800-468-2479) Balloon Ascensions One of the world's most breathtaking sights, Ascensions are scheduled at the calmest hours of the day, as follows: Friday 6:30 p.m. Saturday 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ascensions are wind and weather permitting) Festival Concerts The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning's open-air concert venue has hosted the likes of The Beach Boys, Hall & Oates, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Foreigner, Eddie Money, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, America, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, The Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Dave Mason Band, The Village People, Grand Funk Railroad. 2005 Concerts: Friday: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone Saturday: Dennis DeYoung: the Music of Styx Sunday: The Doobie Brothers Festival Entertainment The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning's family-oriented attractions will include Kachunga and the Alligator Show, Jay Jay the Jet Plane, The Purina One Frisbee Dog Team, Kiddie Rides, Quick Chek Entertainment Tent, Marriott Hotels Fireworks Extravaganza, Barnstorming Air Show, Saturday Evening Balloon Glow and the Family Fun Center. New Jersey State Fair Contact Information U.S. Mail: New Jersey State Fair Shipping Address: New Jersey State Fair Telephone: (973) 948-5500 Fax: (973) 948-0147 Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm June 18 June 18 & 19 June 25 June 26 June 26 July 5 July 9 - July 10 July 9 - July 10 July 10 July 17 July 22 to July 24 August 4 August 5 to August 14 August 19 to August 21 August 22 to August 24 August 26 to August 28 September 2 & 3 September 3, 4 and 5 September 4 Getting There: From Northern PA Take Interstate 84 East or 209 North to Milford, PA. Cross at the Milford Bridge to Route 206 South. Proceed South past Branchville, New Jersey to Plains Road. Turn left at the light and The Sussex County Fairgrounds will be on the right just one mile down the road! From Western NJ Take Route 206 North past Newton, New Jersey and Ross' Corner (intersection of Route 15 - Route 206 makes a left) to Augusta. Turn right at the light for Plains Road and The Sussex County Fairgrounds will be on the right just one mile down the road! From Southeastern NJ Take the Garden State Parkway North to Interstate 287 North / Route 440 West. Follow 287 to Interstate 80. Proceed West to Exit 34B and Route 15 North. Follow Route 15 until it joins Route 206 just beyond Lafayette, New Jersey. Continue North on Route 206 for one mile and turn right at the light onto Plains Road. One mile down the road you will find The Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Southern NY State & New England Take Interstate 84 West to Exit 3 taking Route 6 West. Follow Route 6 to the village of Slate Hill. Turn left on Route 284 south and follow to the end at the traffic light in Sussex NJ. Turn right onto Route 23 North. Follow Route 23 around gas station and going straight at the traffic light (do not follow Route 23 to the right) by High Point Chevrolet. Follow Loomis Avenue (Route 649) past the Sussex Airport and straight through the traffic light onto Route 565. Continue about 3.5 miles looking for signs to the right for the Sussex County Fairgrounds at Plains Road. Follow Plains Road about 3.5 miles to the fairgrounds on the left. |