A Message from our Committee

Thank you Balloon Fiesta Volunteer Committee for your hard work and dedication to the festival. 

Committee Members:

Debbie Harris: President

Kelly Gillies: Vice-President/ Sponsorship

Melanie Hawthorne: Treasurer

Tori Robinson: Secretary

Alannah Pearson: Pilots Coordinator

Crystal Coates: Pilots Coordinator Assistant

Kim Fulford: Antique Car Show & Shine

Tanya Graham: Crew Coordinator

Baleigh Fulford: Indoor Market

Therese Peuramaki: Outdoor Concessions

Cathy Bonnell: Outdoor Concessions Assistant

Kevin Rossiter: Atlantic Superstore Bandstand

Wendy Huggard: Information Booth/Merchandise

Lynn Floyd: Hospitality

Ben Pearson: Grounds/Security

Chris Smith: Grounds Assistant

Reid Sanford:  Grounds/Mr. Fix It

Jody Raymond: Paid Rides Coordinator 

Kathryn Coughlan: Summer Student/ Office Manager

Julie Adair: Activities/Photography

WOW our 39th year of the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta in Sussex. Can you believe it? This event would not be possible without the continued dedication and many, many hours of commitment from our amazing volunteers. The thanks does not stop there. We would like to thank the Town of Sussex for their ongoing commitment as well as  their weekend support. Lets not forget the sponsors, as a non profit event we would not be able to host this outdoor event. Our beautiful valleys are very enticing to Balloonist’s near and far so a HUGE thanks to Local Landowners allowing our balloons to land safely. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated. Then there are our talented PILOTS, who travel the distance to amaze us with their love of hot air ballooning and continue to amaze us with their colorful balloons! The Sussex area is proud of our Atlantic Balloon Fiesta and so happy to have you join whether it is for the first time, or you have been with us for the 39th time we welcome each and every one of you!  We have worked hard every year to add new value for you and your family to enhance your experience as you attend the event this year!

Yours in Ballooning, 

Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Committee

info@atlanticballoonfiesta.ca