NEW CASTLE, Pa. - The Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest presented by the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department is coming to Scotland Meadows Park (1945, Wilson Dr., New Castle) Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7.

Twenty hot air balloons will take to the skies of the Lawrence County's Amish Countryside throughout the event. 

In addition to this, there's plenty more to see and do during the four-day event. Additionally, there will be some pre-event festivities on Wednesday. Below is a complete schedule for the event.

Wednesday, August 3:

- 5:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Food, games and rides.

Thursday, August 4:

- 5:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Food, games and rides

- 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. Music from DJ Tony Tunez

- 9:00 p.m. Hot air balloon glow (weather permitting)

Friday, August 5:

- 5:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Food, games and rides

- 6:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Music from DJ Tony Tunez 

- 9:00 p.m. Hoy air balloon launch (weather permitting)

Saturday: August 6:

- 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 a.m. Hot air balloon launch (weather permitting)

- 1:00 p.m. Gates open 

- 6:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Food, games, rides and music from DJ Tony Tunez

- 6:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Hot air balloon launch (weather permitting)

10:00 p.m. Fireworks courtesy of Pyrotechno

Sunday, August 7:

6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Hot air balloon launch (weather permitting)

Note that all hot air balloon activities are weather permitting and organizers do not guarantee any flights.