A family favorite is soaring to new heights this summer!

Even though windy conditions kept the hot air balloons grounded for the first day of the Balloons over Rockbridge festival, 10 News still got an up-close experience.

ROCKBRIDGE CO, Va. - The fun continued for the third Balloons Over Rockbridge event today at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Community members enjoyed hot air balloon rides, live music, food and drinks and merchandise vendors. The fun continued into the evening with the Ed McDaniel Memorial Balloon Glow. The event raised money for local non-profits. The Rotary Club originally hosted the event, but when they stopped, members of the community decided to start the event back up.