Clovis Fest kicks off in Old Town

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- The annual Clovis Fest is drawing tens of thousands of people to Old Town this weekend.

Pilots fired up the fun early this morning for the hot air balloon fun fly. Several colorful balloons took off from the Clovis Rodeo Grounds before floating across the Valley sky.

Across the street on Pollasky Avenue, hundreds of vendors set up shop, offering everything from crafts to kettle corn.

The festivities continue Sunday with the balloon launch at 7 a.m., and the festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.