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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Eyes to the Skies 2012 Festival Guide: Saturday Schedule

What live performances and entertainment can you catch at Lisle's annual hot air balloon festival? June 30 highlights include the lead guitarist of Genesis, and 7th Heaven. (Don't forget balloon launches and fireworks!)

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Plan Your Visit to Eyes to the Skies 2012

Lisle's annual hot air balloon festival launches tomorrow. The carnival is already underway! Get admission and parking information, as well as a daily schedule of entertainment and activities (including balloon launches and fireworks!).

Monday, June 25, 2012

Eyes to the Skies 2012 Festival Guide

Lisle's annual festival runs June 27-July 1. Find basic admission information, as well as a daily schedule of entertainment and activities (including balloon launches and fireworks!).

Enjoy the carnival from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the wristband price of $20, which includes unlimited rides.   Adults: $5 Children 5 and under: free   Balloon rides will be available after each launch, weather permitting, on a first come first serve basis. Tethered rides are $25 per person. “Serena’s Song,” will also offer wheelchair accessible rides 6-7:30 a.m. and from 6 p.m. until dusk Friday through Sunday, weather permitting. Check the SEASPAR website for more information.   Going by foot? You can enter the west side of the grounds from Yackley Avenue and Ohio Street, or at Route 53 and Short Street on the east side. A foot bridge off River Road, south of the parking lot and soccer fields, is also …

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Karlie Baker

8:22 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012

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Friday, June 22, 2012

Eyes to the Skies 2012 Festival Guide: Friday Schedule

What live performances and entertainment can you catch at Lisle's annual festival? June 29 highlights include Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, and Sixteen Candles.

Find admission and parking information on our 2012 festival main page. Get advanced ticket info here. Festival Grounds, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Craft Fair, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Children's Area, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.   3 p.m.: Language Stars (Children's Area), Audio Anarchy 3:30 p.m.: Rock Academy (Children's Area) 4 p.m.: All American Lumberjack Show 4:30 p.m.: Contempo Dance Academy 5 p.m.: Karen Hart Band 5:30 p.m.: Victory Martial Arts demonstration (Children's Area) 6 p.m.: Pat Smillie Band, All American Lumberjack Show (Children's Area), Evening Balloon Launch 8 p.m.: Mitch Ryder & the Detriot Wheels 8:30 p.m.: Balloon Glow 9 p.m.: Sixteen Candles 9:45 p.m.: Fireworks      Add your festival photos to our Pics & Clips page, …

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Mr.Ethics

12:08 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012

Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels had already taken the stage and what now appears they played out of courtesy to their fans, their major hit. Only then was the announcement that the fest had been shut down.   more ›

Eyes to the Skies 2012 Festival Guide: Saturday Schedule

What live performances and entertainment can you catch at Lisle's annual festival? June 30 highlights include the lead guitarist of Genesis and 7th Heaven.

Find admission and parking information on our 2012 festival main page. Get advanced ticket info here. Festival Grounds, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Craft Fair, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Children's Area, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.   6 a.m.: Morning Balloon Launch 11 a.m.: Yoga for Kids! (Children's Area) 11:30 a.m.: All American Lumberjack Show, Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts and Dancers (both in Children's Area) noon: Radio Disney Road Crew (Children's Area) 1 p.m.: Tomorrow’s Alliance, The Barefoot Hawaiian Dancers (Children’s Area) 2 p.m.: Victory Martial Arts demonstration, All American Lumberjack Show (both in Children's Area) 2:30 p.m.: Magic by Randy (Children's Area) 3 p.m.: Reely Dan 3:30 p.m.: Dave DiNaso’s Travling World of Reptiles (…

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Karlie Baker

8:22 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012

If you're out taking photos, add them to our Facebook album or tag Lisle Patch in your posts! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.412865658765473.106033.108828959169146&type=3   more ›

Eyes to the Skies 2012 Festival Guide: Sunday Schedule

What live performances and entertainment can you catch at Lisle's annual festival? July 1 highlights include Wedding Banned, and Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd cover bands.

Find admission and parking information on our 2012 festival main page, or see the festival's official website for details. Get advanced ticket info here. Festival Grounds, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Craft Fair, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Children's Area, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Lisle residents receive free admission from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with valid photo ID; active and veteran military receive free admission with photo ID.   6 a.m.: Morning Balloon Flight 11:30 a.m.: Yoga for Kids!, All American Lumberjack Show (both in Children's Area) Noon: Radio Disney Road Crew (Children's Area) 1 p.m.: Dr. Gadget’s Robot Shows (Children's Area), Kashmir Led Zeppelin Tribute Band 2 p.m.: All American Lumberjack Show, The Butterfly Lady Educational …

Bartleby999

12:23 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

My neighbors and I were a little disapointed the organizers didn't extend free hours to go with the late open on Sunday. Would have come right at open but didnt' want to get stuck in downpour. or worse. Still a great time though. Kudos to the people who made it happen!   more ›

Monday, June 18, 2012

Advance Carnival Tickets Available for Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival

Tickets can be purchased online or at several Lisle stores.

from Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau More than 150,000 people are expected to attend the 30th Annual Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival June 29-July 1. The festival includes a carnival which will run June 27-July 1. Mega Passes for the carnival are now on sale and can be purchased in advance for $45 each ($50 at the gate). Special Mega Passes will be sold at the Lisle Savings Bank locations on Main Street and Maple Avenue, Arbor Printing & Graphics and Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau.  These passes will allow one individual all they can ride for 5 days of the carnival. Vouchers will be given and can be redeemed for wristbands at the main ticket booth on the carnival site any time the carnival is open. Mega Pass may also be purchased …

Carol Cermak

6:21 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

How much does it cost for handicap to park and does it cost to park for the craft show How much does it cost to just get in cermakcarol@yahoo.com   more ›

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