A popular high-flying festival returns to Rockbridge County this weekend. Balloons over Rockbridge begins Friday but this festival isn’t just about coloful balloons, it’s about giving back and remembering one of their own. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore has the story.

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ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Balloons will fly over Rockbridge once again. A beloved event that was grounded in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic returns in summer 2021. In previous years, community members enjoyed hot air balloon rides, live music, food and drinks and merchandise vendors. They are still getting everything together as COVID-19 restrictions continue to change, but one thing that remains: admission is still free. Balloons Over Rockbridge raises money for local nonprofits.