August 1-3, 2008 - I was able to chat with Kurt from JBI Helicopters for a bit. http://www.jbihelicopters.com Helicopter rides (I highly recommend them for $25.00 per person), Tethered Balloon rides in Big Max for $10.00 per person, all the fair-type food you can eat and live entertainment on the main stage. Another great event put on by the Pittsfield Rotary.

Balloons in attendance are; Amazing Grace - Pilot, Honi Glover; Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - Pilot, Rudi Sachenbacher; Big Max - Pilot, Chris Mooney; Seadog - Pilot, Dale Riley; Nasty Habits - Pilot, Bob Russell; Wild Ride - Pilot David Markowitz; Equinox - Pilot, Tom Stodolski; Flashover - Pilot, Marc Brodeur; Serenity Seeker - Pilot, Ben Cochran; Highland Harmony - Pilot, Sue Cassidy; Oaxaca - Pilot, Dave Tanzer; Loafer - Pilot, Ron Cassidy; Polar Secret - Pilot, Rick Jones; Gary's Balloon - Pilot, Gary Morgan.