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Festival Info

Join us for Blythewood’s Annual Balloons, Blues & BBQ 2011 Halloween Weekend! Friday 5pm – 10pm Saturday 7am – 9pm Location: The event is held on the scenic and spacious private property adjacent to the Blythewood Community Center. (Directions)  Last year’s event drew an incredible response and this year’s two day event promises to be… [Continue Reading]

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Ticket Info

The Blythewood Balloons, Blues & BBQ is a huge festival for kids of all ages, adults and families with plenty of activities to please everyone! We welcome you to bring the family and your lawn chairs. ENJOY! (No Coolers Please) If you wish to eat or partake in the rides and activities, you must purchase… [Continue Reading]

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Balloons

This isn’t just any hot air balloon festival. This is equal parts Balloons, Blues and BBQ.   So, what’s the big deal about those balloons? The Glowing on Friday & Saturday Night The fun starts Friday night with what is called “The Glowing.” Some refer to it as the Hot Air Balloon Glow. Some just… [Continue Reading]

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Blues

The Balloons, Blues & BBQ festival of Blythewood, SC is home to a celebration of blues in the South. Blues and BBQ go hand-in-hand, literally or in this case - hand-in-mouth.  We celebrate the different kinds of blues you encounter in the south just like the different kinds of BBQ in the south. We celebrate Old… [Continue Reading]

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BBQ

You can’t have blues without BBQ and you can’t have BBQ without there being a competition! This year we will have 18 BBQ vendors. Anything BUTT Sampling But you can’t just jump right in with BBQ. On Friday night we start with “Anything BUTT” sampling. Each vendor will cook an item they’re known for as… [Continue Reading]

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