A special update to remind you that this weekend is the annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally at Ostiningo Park in Binghamton. This is the areas biggest festival of the summer.

The festival runs Friday through Sunday. Gates open at 3pm on Friday and there will be a firework display at dusk. On Saturday, gates open at 5:30 am for the morning balloon launch. Events that day include the Ace Young & Vanessa Carlton concerts at 6pm. On Sunday, gates open again open at 5:30am. Event highlights include a Bucky Dent meet-and-greet, music from Jared Cambell and Rebecca St. James, and the Blue Oyster Cult & Bad Company with Brian Howe concert.

Admission is $7.00 per day. Children 10 and under are FREE. For more information, visit www.spiediefest.com