The 34th annual South County Hot Air Balloon Festival will grace the skies on July 20-22 at the URI Athletic Fields on Route 138 in South Kingstown.

Approximately 15 balloonists will show off their balloons Friday and Saturday evening with the Balloon Glow. Friday evening concert with John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band and fireworks on Saturday night, Kansas City Barbeque Competition on Sunday.

Catch & release fishing pond, trapeze act, remote control planes, racing pigs and train rides for the kids are all free with paid admission. The festival was named a 2011 Top 20 Rhode Island Event by Yankee Magazine.

$10 adults, $5 children under 14, family of four (parents and two children) $25

Parking is free. RV camping is available on site. All proceeds are donated to charities by the Rotary Club of Wakefield.

For more information visit www.southcountyballoonfest.com