| June 4, 2010 | to | June 6, 2010 |
The Manitowoc Air Show and 8th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally
Manitowoc. WI
June 4-6
We are accepting up to 15 applications for the 8th Annual Balloon Rally. This year we have consolidated the troops a bit and are having the Balloon Glow at the Airport. There will be a live band, more food and refreshments than in the past, and an all around fun event.
Ken Walter
WindDancer Balloon Promotions
W241 S4115 Pine Hollow Ct.
Waukesha, WI 53189
| June 6, 2010 | ||
| 2:00 PM |
Regular membership meeting and fun flight from the Griest Balloon Port.
Bring chairs, something to grill, beverages, and a dish to share.
To get there from I-74, take the University Avenue exit. Turn Left (South East) at the stoplight and go to the second light which is High Cross. Turn left (North) and take High Cross over I-74 and then look for the first set of buildings on the right.
Additional parking across the street at the High Cross Art Studio.
| June 11, 2010 | to | June 13, 2010 |
Held in conjunction with the Indy Air Show
| June 12, 2010 | to | June 13, 2010 |
At the Airport
Join us for a fun filled day at the Muhlenberg airport!
| June 25, 2010 | to | June 26, 2010 |
The initial year of the Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races was 1977, and as legend has it originated “over a cup of coffee”. While I am not sure who was sipping coffee that day, one might suspect it included Pat Sheedy and Gene Schultz, and likely Jerry Millican. They envisioned bringing balloonists to Ottumwa for an annual competition in the Ottumwa Park.
The 1977 Race was held in Ottumwa Park in the area where Beach Ottumwa is presently located. Try as they might – Pat, Gene, and a rather small volunteer crew they had recruited, along with Balloon Meister Phil Gray of Indianola really had their hands full meeting all the obligations such an undertaking as this requires.
For a number of years the Races remained in the Beach Ottumwa area – then the site was moved to the field just west of the Shelter House where it remains to this day. This was probably a good move for at least a couple reasons – this area is protected a bit more from winds (the previous location was quite open so even the slightest breeze could result in no lift-off), and secondly it was in much closer proximity to the Shelter House, thus eliminating the need to rent a large tent for the event.
