In Biblical terms, it was a night to behold, complete with a multitude. The only thing missing was the loaves and fishes.
The hot air balloon took riders up for a 100-foot thrill. | Photos/Barbara Ball
The VillageChurch outdid itself Friday night with its annual Balloons and Tunes event in Doko Park. There were 10 food trucks, 3 game tents, 2 bounce houses, a big slide, 2 balloon tents, a popcorn machine, a great Christian rock band, perfect weather, a family-friendly tethered balloon ride that took event guests 100 feet into the air and an estimated 3,000 people to enjoy it all.
Everything but the food trucks was free.
“We just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves in this great park,” Pastor Erik Estep said. “Beki Miller and Jonathan Ruth are the ones who organized everything. The venue was great. It’s our intention to do some more events out there if it’s available.”
The VillageChurch is located at 574 Rimer Pond Road.
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- Jordyn Belton, 10, and Bailey Suber, 4
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- Alevandria Williams and Madison Soloni
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- Red giraffe balloon hat
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- Winnsboro residents Kevin Coleman, left, Rutland Coleman, Jeff Spires, Drew Spires, Kristina Douglass, Chandler Douglass, Ally Grace Douglass, Rebekah Coleman, Ryan Douglass, and Allison Spires.
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- Jessey Varghese, Kelsey Phillips and Liz Donahue with Finn
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- Former mayor Keith Bailey visits with Mayor J. Michael Ross.
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- Lines were long to take a 100 foot ride in the hot air balloon.
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- Volunteer and Village Church member Butch Richardson helped direct traffic.
