Event created by hotairballoonist
Celebrating our 25th Year
June 13, 14, 15, 16
The Allegheny College, Robertson Field is a non-smoking facility (no smoking is allowed on property)
THURSTON CLASSIC HOT AIR EVENT
THURSDAY
June 13, 2013
9:00 pm (approximate time based on dusk and weather)
Night Glow
The night glow will be at dusk, (approximately 9:00 pm based on dusk and weather). We recommend that you arrive early and join in the festivities.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Food and Drinks will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for this
event to continue.
FRIDAY
June 14, 2013
6:00pm
Sponsor's Flight
We recommend that you arrive early and join in the festivities.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Food and Drinks will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for this
event to continue. 
SATURDAY
June 15, 2013
7:00am
Race #1
Balloons will be flying over a target at the Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field from outlying areas and pilots will attempt to toss a bean bag at a specific target on the ground from their balloons.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Light breakfast will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for this
event to continue. 
SATURDAY
June 15, 2013
6:00pm
Race #2
Balloons will be lifting off from Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field and pilots will fly to outlying target areas that is kept secret until the start of the flight and attempt to drop a beanbag on a target.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Food and Drinks will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for this
event to continue.
SUNDAY
June 16, 2013
7:00am
Race #3
Pilots will again be flying into the Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field and trying to hit a target on the ground with bean bags tossed from their balloons.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Light breakfast will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for this
event to continue.
All balloon air events take place at Allegheny College, Robertson Athletic Complex
All Balloon Launches are subject to weather conditions. Unsuitable weather conditions could cause cancellation or delays.
All times are approximate.