The QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is the biggest of its kind in the country. On the weekend of July 28-30, Solberg Airport in Readington hosts the annual event, which sends 100 balloons from around the world into the air at once, twice each day. Then there is the music part of the festival, headlined by Pat Benatar. For information, prices, and directions, visit www.balloonfestival.com or call (973) 882-5464.