6 pm-until (Lake Country Business Park, Noblin Farm Road). FREE Tethered Hot Air Balloon.

Due to the growing numbers we have modified the ages this year for the tethered ride to children ages 5-12 only.  Last ticket given out at 8:15! We will have a photos only balloon for the 4 & under age. Lakefest-Hot-Air-Balloons Lakefest Highlights start on Thursday…Come out and enjoy the beauty of the hot-air balloons! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spend the evening watching the balloons inflate and provide fun, FREE hot-air balloon rides for children 12 and younger. This event is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, starting at 6 pm at the Lake Country Business Park located on Noblin Farm Road (next to Clarksville Elementary School). Hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks will be available, courtesy of Sentara MeadowView Terrace. Children’s games, a dunking booth and other activities will be available at the event, too, all courtesy of Sentara Halifax Regional Health System. A minimal fee will be charged for the food and activities; however, all proceeds will be donated to the Southeastern Alzheimer’s Association.

With the weather cooperating (pilot can fly only when the wind is less than 10 mph and there are no storms within a 60 mile radius), all activities will continue until dusk. For more information, contact the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce at 434-374-2436.