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Balloon launches will be determined by weather conditions.

The event grounds will be filled with an array of:

* Excellent eateries
* Novelty/Flea Market Vendors
o Fun shopping
o Military wearables
o Collector planes
o Logo merchandise and more.
* Crafters will display homemade/hand decorated items from jewelry to puppets plus there is shopping and great food!

* Your daily admission and parking is good for the entire day. Which means you can come and go as you please.
* Although you can come and go, please understand that we can not guarantee you the same parking spot.
* Handicapped parking is available and we do provide “free” Shuttle Service.
Spectators can also look for an Official Committee Volunteer on a Golf cart for help in obtaining the Shuttle Service. Those needing assistance can ask for such from the Parking or the Gate Admissions Volunteers.

We allow all handicapped scooters and Seeing Eye dogs.

* Otherwise, NO pets are permitted on the event grounds.
* An ATM machine and porta-toilets will be available.
* There will be NO PUBLIC TELEPHONES available.
* Should an emergency arise, go to the nearest “Beverage Tent” and they will direct you to the Office Headquarters.

Please show support to our 2010 Sponsors in the right and left columns.

* It´s because of their contributions that we were able to host such an incredible family event for such a reasonable price.
* Should anyone want information on being a sponsor for 2009, please contact the Balloon Office at 269-962-0592.

As most of you know, Kentland Indiana has been talking to us about holding a balloon event in there area. After working with them, for about a year now, the dates are now set for July 9-11.
They have decided to start out the first year small (which I think is smart), and make it grow from there. I feel that they are very dedicated to making this an event that every pilot will want to come back to.

This year they would like to limit the number of balloons to 10, and just have “fun” competition for gifts, and with paid passengers available.

Along with the normal room, fuel & meals you will be given $200 show up money. They are also planning some type of crew challenge, and entertainment for the balloon teams.

During the weekend there will also be a festival all day with other types of “air” entertainment. I am not sure what all it will be as they are still working all that out. But I am sure it will be a fun week end.

More details will be out soon, as will the applications. If you think that you would like to attend this new event, please let me know as space is limited, and I can only accept the first 10 balloons.

We are also looking for 1 balloon per night to tether and split the funds with the festival. They donate theirs to charity.

Again, if you would like to attend, let me know asap, and I will get the entry papers to you.
Bob Hopkins
In Your Face Promotions
415 McCullen St.
Anderson,In. 46017
765-606-7666
bob@whiteriverballoonfest.com

The Wausau Balloon Rally & Glow has become a “must-see” tradition for the Wausau area and surrounding communities. This multi-day event has something for everyone…live music and delicious food all weekend long, children’s rides, helicopter and plane rides (fees may apply), kite-flying demonstrations, a spectacular fireworks show, and of course the beautiful hot air balloons! FREE ADMISSION!

The Balloon Federation of America holds two kids summer camps. This one is held in Tyler, Texas.

See www.bfacamp.com for more information.

Contact:
Shelley Caraway:
Youth Program Director
balloonist@pandaballoons.com

Fort Madison, Iowa
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Looking for an exciting weekend with lots of events, music, fun, great food and awesome scenery? If so, then please plan to attend the 2010 Balloons Over The Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Rally in Fort Madison, Iowa!

This year Balloons over the Mississippi will be held just south of the Tri-State Rodeo Arena, where over 20 beautiful and colorful hot air balloons will take to the sky in an awe inspiring show.

A Three Day World Class Hot-Air Balloon Festival

• Hot-Air Balloon Flights & Competitions
• Family Fun Activities
• Evening Balloon Glow
• Live Concert Entertainment
• Arts, Crafts & Gift Vendors
• Great Food
• Business Expo

The Balloon Federation of America holds two kids summer camps. This one is held in Albion College, Michigan.

See www.bfacamp.com for more information.

Contact:
Shelley Caraway:
Youth Program Director
balloonist@pandaballoons.com

The National Balloon Classic fundraiser, “The Ritz” will be held February 13, 2010 at the Embassy by The River in Des Moines.  Additional information is available by contacting our office.

The National Balloon Classic property is now Smoke Free.  Iowa’s Smoke Free Air Act became effective July 1, 2008 making our property No Smoking.

BALLOON CLASSIC INVITATIONAL/
JACKSON-BELDEN FOOD FEST & FIREWORKS

The Balloon Classic Invitational is a fantastic family event that began in 1984 and was enhanced in 1995 when the event merged with the Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks.

The first Balloon Classic featured just a handful of hot air balloons and has grown so extensively that more than 75 balloons participated in the 24th anniversary event this year. Extra excitement was generated by special shape balloons such as “Piggles” the piggy bank, and “Off the Wall” a upside down Humpty Dumpty.

Pilots participate in team racing and target drops as they vie for a prize package of $19,000. An awesome spectacle is the pole grab where pilots guided their balloons as close as possible to the designated pole in an attempt to grab the ribbon, a feat worth $3,000 and other great prizes. Unfortunately, no one was lucky enough to win in 2009, but hopefully we’ll have a winner in 2010!

After the sun set on Friday night, a special show began with the spectacular balloon glow. Twenty balloons tethered on the ground and filled their balloon envelopes with propane so they glowed brightly in the night sky while choreographed to music. On Saturday night, the balloon flight was followed by the fabulous Jackson-Belden Fireworks show, also musically choreographed and was a delight for people of all ages.

“Dawn Patrol”

An activity pilots refer to as “The Dawn Patrol”. Pilots take off in the dark and fly until the sun is shining! These participating balloons are equipped with position lights to make the balloons visible at all times to other aircraft. When the balloons burn, they illuminate the night sky just as they do for the evening Glow. The balloons create a very strange appearance in the night sky especially to those on the ground never having experienced this show in the past. If you are an early riser, you won’t want to miss this!

Schedule:
Friday, July 30th

Dawn Patrol – 5:00 am
Media Flight – 6:30 am
Evening Flight – 6:30 pm

Saturday, July 31st
Morning Flight – 7:00 am
Evening Flight – 6:30 pm

Sunday, August 1st
Morning Flight – 7:00 am

Directions
Kent State University Stark Campus &
Stark State College of Technology
6000 – 6200 Frank Road NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720

Join us as we fly over the cities of Champaign-Urbana.

More details later….