This twenty-six year old non-profit event annually offers attendees a relaxing, family oriented, affordable and fun-filled weekend which includes: 100 hot-air balloons, concerts, Car show, Disc Dog Competition (national qualifier), interactive sponsor displays, amusement rides and games, a great interactive kid zone, two regional music stages, fireworks, beach party, arts and crafts, great food, and much, much, more while promoting patriotism, civic pride, bringing tourism to the Upstate and raising money for local and regional charities.