Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival - May 30 - June 1, 2014

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival 2014

May 30 - June 1

The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival is held annually, the first weekend of June at Lake Skinner Recreation Area in Southern California, Temecula Valley. The event features morning balloon launches, evening balloon glows, wine tasting from more than 20 wineries, wine competition, food and wine pairing, concerts featuring Country, Classic Rock and Jazz. There is also a giant arts and craft faire, kids faire, and fine art paintings on exhibit within the wine gardens.

The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, then known as the Rancho California Balloon and Wine Festival, was started in 1983 by Walt Darren, a commercial airline pilot and avid balloonist and by Evelyn Harker a veteran event organizer and fundraiser. 

At this time, there were only six wineries in the region. The first Balloon and Wine Festival was launched in the Spring of 1984 and was a monumental success for a town of only 9,000 residents. More than 4,000 people were in attendance that year as 35 balloons were launched from the Rancho California Plaza area off Ynez Road.

As the Festival grew, music was added and the event was moved to the Sports Park. In 1986 as the event continued to grow, it was moved to Cherry Avenue and the first ever poster contest was held. During 1987-1988, the Festival was moved back to the Sports Park and in 1989, it was moved to its current location at Lake Skinner.

Click on the link below for information on this amazing event right here in the Temecula Valley. Concerts, Balloon Glow, Wine & Beer Pairings, Entertainment and much more... click on the link below!

Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival

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