September 2-4, 2011

Spend Labor Day weekend, September 2-4, 2011, watching the sky fill with color at our 13th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival. This festive weekend is highlighted by the extraordinary balloon glow at Robin Lake Beach on Friday evening and balloon flights on Saturday and Sunday in the morning and evening. Between balloon launches, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, music and more. Don’t miss the last weekend Robin Lake Beach is open for the season!

2011 Schedule of Events

Friday, September 2
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.	The beach is our hub for Summer fun including swimming, sunbathing, miniature golf, Aqua Island floating playground, Blaster Boats, Light Striker Laser Tag* and more.
3 p.m. - 10 p.m.	Drink Specials at the Beach Bar
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Farmers Market Admission: $12.50 for the general public Free for Military and Annual Pass holders
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.	Dinner Special: Barbecued Chicken
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.	Live Music: Leon Jacabs and Brass Quartet
Dusk	Balloon Glow on Robin Lake Beach (wind and weather conditions permitting)

Saturday, September 3
6 a.m.	Beach Gate Open ($12.50 until 9 a.m., $25 after 9 a.m.)
6 a.m. - 9 a.m.	Columbus Exchange Club Pancake Breakfast ($5 per person)
7:15 a.m.	Balloon Launch (wind and weather conditions permitting)
Tethered Balloon Rides Throughout the Day* (wind and weather conditions permitting)
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Classic Car Show at the Beach Dome Click here to download registration form.
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Activities at Robin Lake includes: Swimming Miniature Golf, Table Tennis, Shuffleboard Aqua Island Floating Playgroud* Blaster Boats* Light Striker Laser Tag* Music Sidewalk Chalk Art Tie-dye T-shirts*
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Children's Activities: T-Shirt Tie Dyeing*, Kite Building
11 a.m.	Disc Dog Demonstration on the Beach Lawn
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Face Painting*
11 a.m. 4 p.m.	Lunch Specials: Grilled Burgers and Hot Dogs
Noon - 10 p.m.	Drink Specials at the Beach Bar
3:30 p.m.	Disc Dog Demonstration on the Beach
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.	Dinner Special: Lowcountry Boil
6 p.m.	Balloon Launch (wind and weather conditions permitting)
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.	Live Music: Kurt Scobie

Sunday, September 4
6 a.m.	Beach Gate Open ($12.50 until 9 a.m., $25 after 9 a.m.)
6 a.m. - 9 a.m.	Columbus Exchange Club Pancake Breakfast ($5 per person)
7:15 a.m.	Balloon Launch (wind and weather conditions permitting)
Tethered Balloon Rides Throughout the Day* (wind and weather conditions permitting)
7:50 a.m.	5K Run - Start will be at the Circus Tent
8 a.m.	Callaway Gardens Fitness Series Triathlon (1K Swim, 8K Run, 30K Bike) - Start will be at Robin Lake Beach
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Activities at Robin Lake includes: Swimming Miniature Golf, Table Tennis, Shuffleboard Aqua Island Floating Playground* Blaster Boats* Light Striker Laser Tag* Music Sidewalk Chalk Art Tie-dye T-shirts*
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Children's Activities: T-Shirt Tie Dyeing*, Kite Building
11 a.m.	Disc Dog Demonstration on the Beach Lawn
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Face Painting*
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Lunch Specials: Grilled Burgers and Hot Dogs
Noon - 10 p.m.	Drink Specials at the Beach Bar
3:30 p.m.	Disc Dog Demonstration on the Beach Lawn
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.	Dinner Special: Carribean Chicken
6 p.m.	Balloon Launch (wind and weather conditions permitting)

Monday, September 5
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Activities at Robin Lake includes: Swimming Miniature Golf, Table Tennis, Shuffleboard Aqua Island Floating Playground* Blaster Boats* Light Striker Laser Tag* Music Sidewalk Chalk Art Tie-dye T-shirts*
Noon - 6 p.m.	Drink Specials at the Beach Bar

* Additional fees required. Note: Time and activities are subject to change.