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August 09, 2013 August 11, 2013
Welcome to the 2012 Flag City Balloonfest.
This year’s Flag City Balloonfest, our 13th anniversary, is bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. We have expanded the event from 41 Hot Air Balloons last year, to over 50 Balloons from all over the country. We’ve also added many new “Special Shape” balloons that have become crowd favorites. And we’ve scheduled many new and fun events and activities over the weekend for all to enjoy.
Visit our website
www.flagcityballoonfest.com and check the schedule often as it is updated frequently.
Each year the Flag City Balloonfest Committee works tirelessly to organize what has become Findlay’s Signature, and Most Popular annual event, and it is FREE to all who wish to attend. This is possible by the overwhelming local corporate sponsorship that increases year-to-year and allows the Balloonfest to continue to grow.
Again we welcome First Federal Bank as our returning Presenting Sponsor. First Federal Bank has been a long-time supporter of the Flag City Balloonfest, as have most of our sponsors. Please visit the sponsor page on our website, and patronize these sponsors that support our community. They are truly the best of the best.
The Hot Air Balloon Competition will be as intense as ever with the pilots competing for National Points and Cash Awards. 44 balloons will be entered into the competition event which includes three competition flights racing for targets that are located around the Greater Findlay area. These target locations are un-announced until just before each competition launch, and the pilots must make quick decisions for flight planning to achieve these targets. So pick your favorite balloon and pilot, and follow their progress over the weekend.
When the balloons aren’t flying you can enjoy all the other activities going on over the weekend at Emory Adams Park. These include tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides over the City, Kids Fair with kid’s rides, pony rides, Car and Motorcycle show, 5K run, Corn Hole tournament, Wheelchair races, 25 food vendors, and many more exciting things to do and see. The ever popular evening “Glow” on Friday and Saturday night and, weather permitting, Fireworks show on Saturday evening after the Glow. And as we did last year, we hope to raise over $40,000.00 to benefit local charities.
Bring the family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy Findlay’s most fun-filled weekend of the year. As we look to the sky at the colorful display over Findlay, keep your eyes peeled, as there is a strong rumor that the USAF may be flying over the City.
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August 09, 2013 August 10, 2013
Balloon Festival
August, 9-10, 2013
Food, Fun, Entertainment
See a sky full of hot air balloons at the 2012 Sandy Hot Air Balloon Festival. The sunrise balloon launches happen both mornings. The first wave launch at 7:00 am and the second wave at 7:30 am (wind and weather permitting) at Storm Mountain Park, 11400 South 1000 East, directions. Bright Eyes Coffee and Smoothies will be on hand to provide morning breakfast fuel for everyone.
On Saturday evening, the festivities move to the South Towne Promenade in front of Sandy City Hall, 10000 South 173 west with the balloon glow beginning around 8:00 pm. Tasty food choices will be available for purchase and enjoy an evening of entertainment on the festival stage.
Bring the whole family to see the balloons fly and at dusk on Saturday enjoy food and entertainment and the glow of the balloons in the night sky.
Some pilots may need volunteers to help crew their hot air balloons. Come early, find a pilot that needs help and experience the thrill of helping crew a hot air balloon.
10000 Centennial Pkwy Sandy, UT 84070
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August 09, 2013 August 10, 2013
Second annual Family-Friendly hot air balloon festival in Kansas City Metro area. The Magic of Hot Air Balloons…And So Much More!” Wow! $18,000 in prize money, 65-70 balloons, complimentary hotel lodging for pilots, pilot gifts including meal coupons, great food, Midwestern hospitality. Nationally recognized Balloonmeister, Scott McClinton. Exclusive opportunity for pilots to make $$ from balloon rides. Great bands and other entertainment and attractions including US Army Silver Wings Precision Skydiving Team from Ft. Benning, GA. Benefiting four charities.
Contact:
Steve Small
913-522-0801
stevesmall@midwestballoonfest.org
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August 09, 2013 August 10, 2013
The Festival will be your chance to see first hand the exciting Hot Air Balloons Launch at 7 PM and the colorful Hot Air Balloons Glow when the balloons will be illuminated at 9 PM (weather permitting) each evening. The Festival will be your chance to enjoy some of the Areas best bands performing throughout the Festival. Festival is a Nebraska Wine Showcase featuring some of the best award winning wines available to taste. Enjoy the delicious foods, live entertainment and Festival atmosphere. The Festival will offer more Arts & Crafts in the Marketplace Village as well as with Pony Rides, face painting, inflatable bounce and obstacle course activities for the kids. The Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival will be open 5 PM until 11 PM on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th . Nebraska Wineries continue to gain awards and grow with almost 30 Wineries from just 7 Wineries over the last few years. The Beer industry has also exploded with many new tastes and craft beers. The Festival will be your opportunity to taste the new craft beers in the comforts of the beautiful setting overlooking the valley.
Contact:
info@showofficeonline.com
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