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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The 2026 Quechee Balloon Festival was a hit! #Vermont

Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

One week, two days until liftoff. We're counting down each moment. Get your tickets, and get ready! #QuecheeBalloonFestival #QuecheeVT #HotAirBalloons

Post for the Quechee Balloon Festival, June 19th-20th, featuring multiple colorful balloons with a basket in the foreground rising over green hills.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Coming up at the Quechee Balloon Festival, blue skies, and music like a sunny day. Featuring Floyd Mercantile. Tickets at quecheeballoonfestival.com #Vermont #LiveMusic #HotAirBalloons

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We're happy to announce the winner of our 2026 photo contest, an untitled picture of the Balloon Glow by Jason Hendershaw. #HotAirBalloons #Vermont

Four colorful glowing hot air balloons in a field in front of an evening sky, with a crowed gathered around them.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Tickets for 2026 are live at quecheeballoonfestival.com #Vermont #HotAirBalloons

Colorful balloons rising over a festival field.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

A strong start to Day 2 of the Quechee Balloon Festival! We’ve had liftoff since 6:00 AM, and the fun is just getting started — come by for music, shows, festival fun, and of course… balloons! 🎈 #QuecheeBalloonFestival

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

And here, in the cool light of late afternoon, we witness the majestic hot air balloon in its final act — collapsing with all the grace of a Victorian fainting couch. Truly, a noble end to a lofty day. Congratulations to our photo contest runner-up, Bruce Clement! #Photography #HotAirBalloons

A photo of a man in a ball cap taking a photo in front of four brightly-colored hot air balloons, all of which are in various phases of deflation.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

10 days to go! One of the most-loved traditions of the Quechee Balloon Festival is our photo contest—and the 2024 winner is a stunner. Take a look at this breathtaking shot by Bonnie Ryder, last year’s winner. #Vermont #Photography #HotAirBalloon

A colorful hot air balloon with a yellow, green, purple, and red swirl pattern shot from below.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

A blue summer sky and fair winds. Tickets for the 45th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival at: bit.ly/QBF2025 #photography #hotairballoon #vermont

An orange, green, and blue balloon on a clear blue sky.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

28 days to go! Here’s a throwback to the early days of Quechee Balloon Festival—proof that the magic has been lifting off for years. 🎈 Tickets at bit.ly/QBF2025 #HotAirBalloon #Photography #Vermont

A photo of colorful hot air balloons rising over a crowd, shot on film, circa ~1990.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A hot air balloon, a covered bridge, and glassy water. The Quechee Balloon Festival stripped down to the essentials. Find your own memories this year, from June 20th-22nd bit.ly/QBF2025

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Another photo from the archives! Cameras are a little different, but the glassy river, green woods, and misty hills are the same. #VintagePhotography #Vermont

A colorful hot air balloon resting on the surface of a glassy river surrounded by green trees, with a waterfall in bottom frame.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🎈 It’s here! We’re thrilled to unveil the official 2025 Quechee Balloon Festival poster — illustrated by Eisner-nominated graphic artist @darylseitchik.bsky.social (whose cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker) and Vermont Book Award winner @dan-nott.bsky.social #VermontArtists

A post depicting an orange and purple balloon rising over green hills, with children and families lounging on clouds around it.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

One of our members, JAM, is teaming up with the Vermont Workers’ Center for a conversation about what Medicaid cuts could mean for Vermonters—and what we can do about it. RSVP at uvjam.org/event/health... #Vermont #Healthcare

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Unearthed from the archives: a few hidden moments from Balloon Fest history. We’ve been quietly digitizing old photos as we get ready to celebrate 45 years of lift-offs and laughter. #VintagePhotography #HotAirBalloons

Threehot air balloons over a forested hillside.

A red balloon with yellow chevron decorations over a pine forest and river.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Vermont might have been spared the worst in the president’s latest round of tariffs, but officials said a broader trade war could still shake up the state’s economy.

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What do Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ mean for Vermont? - VTDigger

Vermont might have been spared the worst in the president’s latest round of tariffs, but officials said a broader trade war could still shake up the state’s economy.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Meet this charming saurian visitor! 🦕 This unique balloon will take to the skies at this year's Quechee Balloon Festival, Part of a duo of balloons brought by siblings Scott and Peter Griswold, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite. Don’t miss it! #HotAirBalloon #Festival

A cream-colored balloon made to look like a hatching dinosaur egg, with a baby t-rex head peeking out, over a festival crowd.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Our website updates for the 2025 Balloon Festival are progressing well in time for the big event. Pilots are beginning to appear in our new gallery—pictured below is Jim Reagan of CT Ballooning with his blue and yellow contraption. quecheeballoonfestival.com/pilots2025 #Photography #HotAirBalloons

A blue balloon with red, blue, yellow, and green diagonal stripes on a frosty field.

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Hartford VT Chamber @hartfordvtchamber.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce has landed on Bluesky! We’re here to elevate local businesses, advocate for our community, and, of course, celebrate the Quechee Balloon Festival. #Vermont

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