On Saturday, I spent the evening with April and her dad in Angola, IN, taking in the awesomeness that was the 3rd Annual Angola Balloons Aloft. It’s essentially a festival devoted to hot air balloons.
I’ve wanted to attend the festival since it started but always had something else going on. This year, however, I wasn’t letting anything keep me from going. Not even the 100 degree temperatures that have scorched the area the last several days. By the time we got to the airport where the festival was held, the temps were a bit cooler and a nice breeze made it bearable.
We only caught the last two hours of the event, but it was more than enough time to enjoy some of the usual festival foods and take in the balloon glow that concluded the evening festivities. And, of course, pictures were taken. Enjoy!
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tee her love that you ended with the sugar pops bear! Beautiful photos Mike – you certainly have an eye for great shots. Thanks for sharing and glad you were able to attend.
Thanks, Christina! Glad you like the photos and I appreciate the compliment. Seeing the Sugar Bear balloon was a highlight.
Incredible photos! Thanks for sharing them.
Thanks, Mike. Glad you like them!
Wow! Just WOW!
I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. Maybe one day.
And fabulous pictures as always!