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Happy St. Patrick's Day to all the Hot Air Balloon

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all the Hot Air Balloon enthusiasts! Today, as we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, let us also rejoice in the beauty of Hot Air Balloons soaring high in the sky.⁠
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Just like the festivities on this day, Hot Air Balloon Festivals bring joy and excitement to people of all ages. The vibrant colors of the balloons against the blue sky, the gentle swaying motion as they float in the air, and the sound of the burner firing up all make for a truly memorable experience.#HappyStPatricksDay #StPatsDay #PaddyAllDay #LetsPaddy #Shamrock

The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is t

The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is the perfect place to make unforgettable memories with friends and family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎈 Cheers to 40 years of balloon watching and countless memorable moments for families and friends. #NJBalloonFest #NJBalloonFest2023 #Family #FamilyTime #FamilyFirst #FamilyIsEverything #FamilyFestival #Summertime #ThingsToDo #Festivals #Music #Celebration #Carnivals #Summer #Concert #Familyfun #MemoriesMade

🎈🎈🎈 It's a battle of the posters! Which D

🎈🎈🎈 It's a battle of the posters! Which Design is your favorite for the Official Poster Design for the 40th Anniversary of The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning? Please cast your vote now, tag a friend, and help us decide on the winner. #NJLottery #BalloonFest #PosterDesign #NJBalloonFest2023⁠
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Secure your vote by clicking the link in the bio.

☀️ 🎈 Who else is dreaming of warmer weather

☀️ 🎈 Who else is dreaming of warmer weather on this snowy winter day?!? The 40th Anniversary of The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is only 135 days away#NJBalloonFest2023

Get Down Tonight with KC and The Sunshine Band and

Get Down Tonight with KC and The Sunshine Band and when you’re having the celebration of the year, who else would you want to keep it comin’? Presented by the New Jersey Lottery, KC and the Sunshine Band have been announced as the Saturday night concert headliners of the 40th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning on July 29 at Solberg Airport in Readington, NJ.#NJBalloonFest2023⁠
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Reserve Your VIP Concert Seat Tickets by clicking the link in our bio

Let your creativity soar, because anything can hap

Let your creativity soar, because anything can happen in Jersey 🌞 Entry period closes today 3/10 at 5pm⁠
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For more details, visit the link in our bio

Put on your Boogie Shoes cause' KC and The Sunshin

Put on your Boogie Shoes cause' KC and The Sunshine Band have been announced as the Saturday night concert headliners of the 40th Annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning.⁠
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Use password KC23 to unlock exclusive access to reserved concert seats 72 hours before they're available to the general public. ⁠
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🎟️Link in our bio

Happy International Women’s Day! Women at The Ne

Happy International Women’s Day! Women at The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning are celebrated and appreciated every day but, especially today #internationalwomensday

Throwing it back to 2010 with the Lover Bees, Joey

Throwing it back to 2010 with the Lover Bees, Joey, and Lilly. We are excited to welcome the bees back to this year's festival and 40th-anniversary celebration. #NJBalloonFest2023 Tag someone you want to experience "love at first flight” with the Lover Bees! #LoveatFirstFlight 🐝🐝🐝❤️ #hotairballoons #love #bees⁠

Alternative rockers Everclear and Lit will perform

Alternative rockers Everclear and Lit will perform on Friday night, July 28, at Solberg Airport in Readington, NJ. A mass hot air⁠ balloon ascension of up to 100 hot air balloons launches the celebration. #NJBalloonFest2023⁠
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Presented in association with 105.5 WDHA-FM, Lit is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. followed by Everclear.⁠
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As this is a special pairing unique to the Festival, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, a⁠ performance by the two bands together is in the offerings as part of the fun and surprises planned for this year’s event, one sure to⁠ satisfy the cravings of Gen Xers.⁠
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Reserve your VIP concert seats by clicking the link in our bio.

Happy international polar bear day! 🐻‍❄️🐾

This gorgeous lightweight Special Shape has been flying the world since 2018🥰 🌎

#kubicekballoons #kubicek #itstimetofly #kubicekfactory #babypolarbear #lightweight #specialshape #InternationalPolarBearDay

With an upcoming 40th anniversary celebration full

With an upcoming 40th anniversary celebration full of nostalgia, two of the top bands of the ‘90s will open the concert series at the 2023 New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning. Presented in association with 105.5 WDHA-FM, Lit is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, followed by Everclear. #NJBalloonFest23⁠
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Use password EVERLIT23 to unlock exclusive access to reserved concert seats 48 hours before they're available to the general public.⁠
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Ticket Link can be found by clicking the link in our bio.

Ready to let your creativity soar? ⁠ ⁠ We've e

Ready to let your creativity soar? ⁠
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We've extended the deadline to submit artwork by another two weeks to Friday, 3/10!
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In honor of our 40th Anniversary, We are looking for a graphic designer to create our official festival poster for this year's special celebration.⁠
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Review the contest rules and application instructions in our bio!⁠
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The artist who enters the winning submission will enjoy a VIP Festival Experience for themselves and a guest, a cash prize, and prominent exposure of their work by the festival. #NJBalloonFest2023

Unique Photo is returning to the New Jersey Lotter

Unique Photo is returning to the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning - July 28th - 30th.⁠
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They Need Your Help!!!⁠
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They wanted to see which Special Shape Hot Air Balloon YOU would prefer.⁠
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Should Unique Photo return with the Penguin or stick with the Panda?⁠
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Help them decide! Let us know in the comments below!⁠
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They’re going to raffle off a few $25 gift cards next Wednesday, March 1st - but you need to comment/vote on the Unique Photo Instagram Post to be entered.⁠
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#njphotographer #njballoonfest #njlotteryballoonfest #nj⁠
#ballonfest #camera #photography #photographer #canon #sonyalpha #nikon #lumix #fujifilm #ilford #kodak #filmphotography #newjersey #newjerseyisntboring #visitnewjersey

The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning take

The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning takes great pride in showcasing the world’s most spectacular special-shaped hot air balloons. We’re proud to announce that this year’s signature special shape for our 40th-anniversary celebration is the 65-foot-tall, bright pink Pigasus!#NJBalloonFest2023

As part of our family programming at The New Jerse

As part of our family programming at The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, we’re bringing back famed children’s musical artist Laurie Berkner to kick off the festivities at our 40th Anniversary celebration this summer!⁠
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#Event #Family #Entertainment #NJBalloonFest #Experientialmarketing #Branding #NJBalloonFest2023

LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Add some "lift" to your chocol

LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Add some "lift" to your chocolates and roses with an experience of a lifetime! Purchase a romantic balloon ride or reserved concert tickets to the summer's HOTTEST event July 28-30, 2023. #NJBalloonFest2023⁠
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🎟️Ticket Link in bio

Enter the "Share Your Love" Facebook Contest for a

Enter the "Share Your Love" Facebook Contest for a chance to WIN⁠
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2 Blue Sky Club Tickets*⁠
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Use #NJBalloonFest2023 and upload a photo of you and a loved one, best friend, family member, or whoever, and tag who you would like to take as your special guest to the 2023 NJLFOB Blue Sky Club. Don't forget to tag us for your chance to win.

#Throwback Did you know that Buddy Valastro filmed

#Throwback Did you know that Buddy Valastro filmed the season 10 finale of Cake Boss and flew in the air with a hot air balloon cake at The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning? Tag a friend in the comments and let us know what your favorite festival memory is.

We’re thrilled to welcome legendary performer La

We’re thrilled to welcome legendary performer Laurie Berkner back to the 2023 New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning Concert Series!⁠
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Laurie will headline our kids’ concert on the Main Stage for our youngest Balloonatics (ages 2-8) on Friday, July 28th at 1:30 PM!⁠
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Be the first to secure your tickets by clicking the link in our bio and using the exclusive promo code: BERKNER23