Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival 2011 – Photo Review

Photo Review – Dated June 3, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  

 

Preview – Dated April 18, 2011
  
The weekend of June 3-5 will provide a wealth of entertainment and visual wonders when hot air balloons, live music, food and wine take over beautiful Lake Skinner at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.
Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind

It’s the 28th summer the festival has been held, and it’s sure to impress those who make the trip to Southwest Riverside County. More than 20 wineries will offer wine tasting, and this year’s entertainment includes Third Eye Blind on Saturday evening and Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the rock band Styx, playing the group’s music on Friday evening.

But perhaps the most unique experience of the Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival is the “glow” show to be held for the tens of thousands of event attendees. After sunset on Friday and Saturday, hot air balloon operators synchronize igniting their balloons’ burners at the pace of music, creating an audio and visual show sure to leave you in awe.

While glowing balloons will create an eye pleaser in the evenings, hot air balloons will also create some good sights in the early morning hours. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, numerous balloons are set to take off and rise into the blue sky, dotting the skies with a wide range of colors and creating a picturesque skyline. You’ll have to wake up early to enjoy the show – the balloons take off between 6 and 7 a.m. – as the balloons need the cool morning air to make their ascension.

PosterThe Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival is surely one of the Inland Empire’s – and Southern California’s – most unique events, appealing to hot air balloon enthusiasts from around the region. And if you’re a wine lover, you’ll have a great time, too, with wineries from throughout the Temecula Valley showcasing their wines and a wealth of culinary delights available to complement them.

The festival is also affordable, with ticket prices going no higher than $25 a day. Along with a Kids Faire section, June 3-5 at Lake Skinner is sure to provide fun for the entire family.

More information can be obtained at www.tvbwf.com or by calling (951) 676-6713.

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Aside from his legal studies, Kris is a freelance public relations and political consultant. He's always looking for cool and fun things to do in LA/SoCal, and loves socializing, the Los Angeles Kings, and food festivals. Currently based in Upland, CA, he can be reached at kris@thingstodoinlandempire.com.

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