Changes coming to Balloon Fest set for May 13, 14

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The Tailwind Regional Balloon Fest is back for its fifth year May 13 and 14. This will be the second year the event has been held on First Monday grounds.

“We cannot be more excited to host this great event along with our new title sponsor Kevin Lilly’s McDonald’s,” said Austin Melton, Canton Visitor’s Bureau coordinator. “There have been a lot of changes in the past couple of years, including the festival moving to the west side of the First Monday grounds.”

Some of the changes to look for this year, according to Melton, include:

Lower prices. “The friendliest difference this year is the price change,” he said. “We want everyone to be able to come and have a great time without breaking the bank.  We are returning to $10 per carload! A van load (between eight and 15 people) will cost $20 and a bus load (more than 15) will cost $50.”

Half marathon / 10K. “We will also be introducing a huge new event that will coincide with the festival, the Canton Half,” Melton said.

The run will be held the morning of Saturday, May 14, before the festival gets under way. 

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