The first day of the Balloons Over Rockbridge festival on Saturday featured an evening balloon launch (the morning one was canceled due to a storm threat), music by such groups as the Late Night Stumblers (at far right), food, and booths such as the one set up by the Natural Bridge State Park (at right). Sandy Sanmeyer and Beth Armstrong (at top) were among the Balloons Over Rockbridge committee members coordinating the activities. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)