Winds ground balloons at first, but bands bring the tunes and the Kanab festival goes on

Written by Ric Wayman
February 17, 2018

ST. GEORGE — Weather conditions for the weekend’s “Balloons and Tunes” in Kanab were such that balloonists were not able to get their balloons off the ground Friday, but Saturday proved to be a jewel of a day for the pilots and spectators.

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Hot air balloons take to the air above Kanab, Utah. Feb. 17, 2018 | Photo courtesy of Jill Williams, St. George News

The weekend was very busy for the community in Kane County, with numerous large trailers and trucks carrying hot air balloons.

A portion of North Main Street was closed off just north of Center Street for the festivities, which continue through Sunday, including live music, a battle of the bands and a street festival. Saturday’s festivities include a nighttime wishing lantern launch, weather permitting.

St. George News videographer Sheldon Demke was on hand for the celebration Friday, and filed this video report.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"I wrote my first word when I was very young. I enjoyed this so much I decided to write many more words." A native of Pacific Palisades, Calif., Ric was bitten by the news bug as a staff writer and associate editor of the Palisades High School Tideline. After school he entered the media as a radio personality, both playing music and reporting news. Ric moved to St. George in the 1980s and was the morning personality on all three major AM stations in town. An avid amateur radio operator, Ric is looking for a good band to play in, as he plays keyboards, bass and guitar. Ric, who currently is working on developing a lifestyle that doesn't require his presence, lives in the center of St. George with his partner Terri, two snoring dogs and too many neurotic cats.

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1 Comment

  • ScanMeister February 17, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    Thanks Ric great report for a great looking adventure.

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