Come for the weekend and explore Hillsborough's many small town attractions

2010 Events & Entertainment Schedule

Subject to change without notice

Thursday, July 8, 2010
  • 6 PM: Carnival Midway opens
  • 6 PM - 10 PM: + Johnny
  • Military Appreciation Night: Free Parking, Bracelets ½ Priced, Military ID required. Come to the Administration trailer for tickets.
  • 10 PM: Closing time

Friday, July 9, 2010
  • 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 - 11 PM: Mama Kicks - Voted #1 Band by New Hampshire Magazine!
  • 11 PM: Closing Time

Saturday, July 10, 2010
  • 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 - 4 PM: Roving juggling act throughout the day
  • 1 PM: Sky Divers
  • 1 PM: Four Wheeler Mud Bogs ($5 admission)
  • 2 PM - 4 PM: Vallari's Self Defense Demonstration
  • 3:00 PM: Francestown Cloggers
  • 3 PM: Balloon Zoo
  • 4:00 - 4:30 PM: Monadnock Mavericks Line Dancers
  • 6 PM: Balloon Lift Off (weather permitting)
  • 7 PM - 10 PM: Angela West & Showdown
  • 10 PM: Grand Finale Fireworks - Best in the Area (weather permitting)
  • 11 PM: Closing Time

Sunday, July 11, 2010
  • 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, "Reduce - Reuse - Recycle"
  • Noon: Midway Opens
  • 2 PM: Old Fashioned Fireman's Muster
  • 2 PM: Classic Car Show
  • 6 PM: The Last Balloon Lift Off (weather permitting)
  • 8 PM: Closing Time

Balloon liftoffs 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.