Flying Circus launches 35th balloon festival

John King is crossing his fingers for nice weather this weekend. President of The Flying Circus Foundation, King said that Mother Nature has been somewhat unkind to the Bealeton airfield this summer, noting that storms Sunday afternoon forced the cancellation of the circus' weekly show. And, while it may never be an ideal time for thunder and lightening, this weekend in particular requires clear skies and mild wind as The Flying Circus hosts its 35th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Ten to 15 balloons are slated to take part in the event, with launches planned for both Saturday and Sunday, King said. King said he feels fortunate to have so many balloons committed to the event. “They’ve started to dry up a bit because people are getting out of ballooning. It’s gotten so expensive,” he said, adding that he took his first... [read full story]