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JULY
Two more in July
MidFirst Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival Where: Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. Middletown When: July 16-18 Tickets: $3 ages 13 and over; free children 12 and under. $8 per car/ van/small truck per day; $20 RV or camper (per day) Information: 513-7051770; www.midfirstohiochallenge.com Hot air balloon competition flights, skydiving, balloon glows, classic car show, arts and crafts, free concerts, carnival, food, tethered balloon rides, special shape balloons and more. Regional music entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, a wide variety of festival foods.
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Fourth at the Fort Where: Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas When: July 3 Tickets: Free Information: 859-781-1700; www.ftthomas.org Firecracker 5000 Race begins at 8 a.m. at the YMCA. Fourth of July parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Family entertainment, children’s activities, exhibitions, games, food, arts and crafts included. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger
Hot air balloon pilot Mark Yeakle of Springboro competes in last year’s MidFest Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival.
Salsa Fest Where: Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown When: noon-9:30 p.m. July 31, noon-9 p.m. Aug. 1 Tickets: Free Information: 513-939-0936; www.cincinnatisalsafestival.com Live music, dancing, Latin American concessions, crafts and apparel. Also a Children’s World play area with floatations, face painting and more.
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6 SUMMER 2010 CINCINNATI.COM/DISCOVER
THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER