Fun takes off at Groveland Oaks Air Fair

Oakland County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 08/02/2012 03:41 PM EDT

High flying festival fun!

Explore aeronautical activities and discover outdoor fun at the Air Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 2 - 10 p.m. at Groveland Oaks County Park. The free event sponsored by General RV of White Lake features hot air balloons, gliders and kites. Watch the Wind Jammers Professional Kite Team and a hang-gliding demonstration. The Michigan Indoor Aircraft Association will be flying remote-controlled airplanes. Fun for the kids includes face painting; a free kite craft; Retro Games; inflatable obstacle course Live Raptor Program featuring birds of prey; Great Turtle Toys display; and hayride shuttles.

General RV will display recreational vehicles for guests to walk through on Saturday and Sunday.

Watch the hot air balloon launch at 7 p.m. and after dusk enjoy the glow of tethered hot air balloons, weather permitting. Music played by the Full Tilt Variety Band begins at 8 p.m.

Smokehouse barbecue lunch and dinner options prepared by Kosch Catering are available for purchase.

A valid Oakland County Parks and Recreation daily or annual vehicle permit is required. Annual permits may be purchased online, in-person at locations throughout Oakland County and at the park on the day of the event.

Make it a mini vacation

Spend the weekend at Groveland Oaks Campground! Camping fees and reservation information is available online. Make reservations for cabins, group areas, pavilions and select individual campsites by calling 248-858-1400.

Groveland Oaks County Park is located at 14555 Dixie Highway in Holly.

For event details, visit DestinationOakland.com.

See you at the campground!

- Oakland County Parks and Recreation Staff

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