It will be an event filled weekend with Balloons over Vermilion, First Friday activities, and the Georgetown Fair all taking place.
Balloons Over Vermilion will be today and tomorrow at the Vermilion Regional Airport. There will be over 30 colorful hot air balloons doing nightly flyout and balloon glows. There also will be bands, numerous vendors, and activities for children in the Kids zone. There also will be bi-plane rides for $85 a person and tethered balloon rides for $15.
Admission is $5 per person, 10 and under free with paid adult. Tickets are available at the gate. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Gates open at 3 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday.
First Friday will feature a Midsummer Luau at Temple Plaza from 6-9 p.m. Temple Plaza will host steel drums and fire spinners for entertainment as well as an outdoor bar with Tiki drinks and pineapple drinks for purchase. Don't forget your lawn chairs! Those who have purchased tickets will have a hog roast to enjoy. There also will be an after party at 8 p.m. at Obsidian Coffee in the back alley at 137 North Vermilion.
The Georgetown Fair begins today. The annual event will continue through Saturday July 15. There will be livestock exhibits, food vendors, carnival rides, arts and crafts, bingo, 4-h activities and more. A Demolition Derby will kick off the fair Saturday night. There also be a fair queen contest, a comedy percussion show, a barn yard tractor pull, a talent show and a rodeo. The highlight will be a country concert with Rodney Atkins and Drew Baldridge on July 15th. Gate admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children, with additional charges for the entertainment. The carnival starts Tuesday night and runs through Saturday, July 15.
