Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival lands in Baltimore County

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May 15-17, 2014 20 Hot Air Balloons - 3 Days - 4 Events Crafters - Vendors - Local Entertainment  The Long Running Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival is one of many events planned during the week-long series of special events celebrating the annual running of the Preakness Stakes, Baltimore's "Super Bowl" and the 2nd jewel in thoroughbred racing's prestigious Triple Crown. The Hot Air Balloon Festival has a long and colorful tradition going back 40 years.  Turf Valley in Ellicott City, Maryland brightens the skies again this year as the Centerpiece Venue for hosting the long running balloon festival. Spectators will enjoy the wonder of hot air balloons, specialty crafts, entertainment, and good food during this fun, family-friendly festival.  Event Schedule Click Here Photo Gallery Click Here Looking for a place to stay? Try these Baltimore County Hotels for your  Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival: Arundel Mills, MD:   These Arundel Mills Hotels offer free buffet breakfast and WiFi.  All rooms at TownePlace, Residence Inn and Springhill are Suites.  Just click the hotel name below. TownePlace Suites Arundel Mills                            Residence Inn Arundel Mills Springhill Suites Arundel Mills                            Hampton Inn & Suites Arundel Mills Baltimore, MD:  Enjoy the convenience of this downtown Baltimore Hotel, free WiFi and Buffet Breakfast. Hampton Inn Baltimore-Downtown-Convention Center Take a virtual tour of last year's Festival