- December 4, 2025
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Hundreds of attendees watched as the hot-air balloons ascended into the sky.
Meredith Runnals held open a hot-air balloon as a large fan inflated it.
Matthew Runnals takes a moment to snap a photo of the inside of a hot-air balloon as it was being inflated.
Flames roared as Bob Wilamoski heated the air inside of a balloon to prepare it for liftoff.
Flames illuminated the inside of a hot-air balloon as the sun set over the Hamlin Balloon Festival.
Lizzie Gould, left, and Morgan Thoss, center, were all smiles as they reached new heights on Bob Wilamoski’s hot-air balloon.
Marcus and Erin Edwards enjoyed riding Bob Wilamoski’s hot-air balloon.
Pilot Bill Whidden spread out a hot-air balloon to prepare it for flight.
Hundreds gathered to watch the hot-air balloons fill with air before flight.
Pritiksha and Uday Desai were all smiles at the Hamlin Balloon Festival.
Pilot Larry Konash gave a thumbs as he assisted in inflating one of the hot-air balloons.
Terry Konash-Luise, left, and Denny Welser held a tether tightly as a hot-air balloon inflated.
Hundreds of Horizon West residents took to new heights Saturday, March 2 for the Hamlin Balloon Festival. Attendees got to choose from five unique hot-air balloons to ride. Guests also enjoyed a variety of food trucks, vendors, taking a new view of Hamlin and making memories with friends, family and loved ones.