2010 Pellissippi State Hot Air Balloon Festival
October 1-2, 2010
The kids will enjoy not only the hot air balloons, they’ll also love the special area set aside just for them. There's story readers, arts and crafts, face painting and more. Check back regularly for additional updates of kids' activities!
Appearing in the children's area of the 2010 Pellissippi State Hot Air Balloon Festival:
Knox County Imagination Library
Volunteers from the Knox County Imagination Library will be on hand to enroll children in the free book program launched by Dolly Parton in 1996. Participants receive an age-appropriate book each month. Knox County children under 5 are eligible for enrollment.
*New this year*
Book Nook
Saturday, October 2
Beginning at 2:00 p.m. with readings every 1/2 hour through 6:00 p.m.
A special treat for children of all ages in the new "Book Nook"… sit down and rest a spell as your imagination takes flight during the reading of classics such as Cat in the Hat, The Giving Tree and The Little Engine That Could.Kite Flight
Saturday, October 2
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Tickle your flight of fancy! Bring a kite, or young children can even make a small one here.