See the photos: Hot air balloons fill sky in Simpsonville at Balloon Glow & Laser Show

Alex Hicks Jr., Greenville News
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Hot air balloons filled the sky Friday night in Simpsonville, where the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, Balloon Glow & Laser Show, took place.

The event was held at Historic Hopkins Farm, 3717 Fork Shoals Road, Simpsonville.

The balloon fest continues tonight, starting at 5.

When asked why he gives people balloon rides, balloon pilot Steve Lambert said wait a minute, let me think about it. Lambert returned, saying, "I love being a balloon pilot; it is for the people."

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Hot Air Balloons filled the sky as Simpsonville hosted Balloon Fest at Historic Hopkins Farm. These are images on June 21. The event was at Hopkins Farm on June 21-22. Balloon pilot Steve Lambert checks out his equipment inside the balloon before flight.
Hot Air Balloons filled the sky as Simpsonville hosted Balloon Fest at Historic Hopkins Farm. These are images on June 21. The event was at Hopkins Farm on June 21-22. Balloon pilot Steve Lambert checks out his equipment inside the balloon before flight.

On Friday, Jeremy Kwaerski of the HABM Group was the director of the hot air balloon show.

"We let the families walk and talk to the balloon pilots," he said. "It is not only about the ride but the family interaction with the balloon pilots. The balloon glow and laser show is the best part."

Hot Air Balloons filled the sky as Simpsonville hosted Balloon Fest at Historic Hopkins Farm. These are images on June 21. Drew Streb, 10, and his mother, Heather Streb of Simpsonville, react to their balloon ride. The event was at Hopkins Farm on June 21-22.
Hot Air Balloons filled the sky as Simpsonville hosted Balloon Fest at Historic Hopkins Farm. These are images on June 21. Drew Streb, 10, and his mother, Heather Streb of Simpsonville, react to their balloon ride. The event was at Hopkins Farm on June 21-22.
Hot Air Balloons filled the sky as Simpsonville hosted Balloon Fest at Historic Hopkins Farm. These are images on June 21. The event was at Hopkins Farm on June 21-22. This is the laser show after dark.
Hot Air Balloons filled the sky as Simpsonville hosted Balloon Fest at Historic Hopkins Farm. These are images on June 21. The event was at Hopkins Farm on June 21-22. This is the laser show after dark.

Tethered hot air balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $35 per person.

Tickets are limited. Free parking is onsite. VIP parking and handicapped parking are also available.

The event will feature live entertainment from various artists, a kid's zone with games and rides, and craft and retail vendor booths.

A Grand Finale, in which all the balloons are lit up in unison, will be held after dusk, around 9 p.m.

Attendees can bring blankets, chairs, and umbrellas to set up their viewing spot.

This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Photos: Hot air balloons lit up in unison at Balloon Glow & Laser Show