July 7 - 10, 2011
Come for the weekend and explore Hillsborough's many small town attractions

2011 Events & Entertainment Schedule

Subject to change without notice

Thursday, July 7, 2011
  • 6 PM: Carnival Midway opens
  • 6 PM: Plus Johnny has been wowing audiences in the ski areas and beach resorts for years with their mix of great songs and great sounds. Their mixture of classic rock and and modern songs is sure to have something for all. From Johnny Cash to John Mayer, Stevie Wonder to Stevie Nicks to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Rascal Flatts to Michael Buble, these guys do it all - and do it well! Don't miss this one!
  • 10 PM: Closing time

Friday, July 8, 2011
  • 5 PM: Carnival Midway Opens
  • 5 PM: Lawn Tractor Pull Registration
  • 5 PM: Lawn Tractor Pulls
  • 6 PM: Balloon Lift Off (weather permitting)
  • 6:30 PM: The Balloon Fest 5K Road Race Begins (weather permitting)
  • 8 PM: Dusk Balloon Night Glow (weather permitting)
  • 8 PM: Mama Kicks - Voted #1 Band by New Hampshire Magazine!
  • 11 PM: Closing Time

Saturday, July 9, 2011
  • 6 AM: Balloon Lift Off (weather permitting)
  • 6 AM: Rise & Shine Pancake Breakfast at Grimes Field, $5 Admission (serving till 9 AM)
  • Noon: Carnival Midway Opens
  • 1 PM: Sky Divers
  • 1 PM: ATV Mud Bogs
  • 2 PM: Vallari's Self Defense Demonstration
  • 3 PM: Monacnock Mavericks
  • 3 PM: Sky Divers
  • 4 PM: Francestown Cloggers
  • 6 PM: Balloon Lift Off (weather permitting)
  • 7 PM: Just Desserts
  • 8 PM: Dwight Gould Band
  • 9 PM: Big Paws
  • 10 PM: Fireworks (weather permitting)
  • 11 PM: Closing Time

Sunday, July 10, 2011
  • 6 AM: Balloon Lift Off (weather permitting)
  • 6 AM: Rise & Shine Pancake Breakfast at Grimes Field, $5 Admission (serving till 9 AM)
  • Noon: Hometown Parade, "Celebrating Community Spirit"
  • Noon: Muster
  • Noon: Car Show
  • Noon: Midway Opens
  • 1 PM: Bradford Country Squares
  • 2 PM: Marko the Magician
  • 6 PM: The Last Balloon Lift Off (weather permitting)
  • 8 PM: Closing Time

Balloon liftoffs, tethered rides and nightglow events subject to weather conditions.
In the event of rain out Saturday, Fireworks will be rescheduled for Sunday with Festival remaining open until 10 PM.