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Picture The 36th Annual Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races is the longest running weekend balloon rally in the state of Iowa. Each year the committee strives to bring in nearly 40 balloons to the community and unleash their colorful potential across the skies of Ottumwa. The event started back in 1977 when 3 prominent Ottumwa business men were having a cup of coffee. They envisioned bringing balloonists to Ottumwa for an annual competition in the Sycamore Park; the park where the Beach Ottumwa now stands. It was moved to Greater Ottumwa Park in later years and it is still there to this day. Over the years the entertainers and carnivals have changed, even the balloons have changed color and shape from time to time. But one thing remains the same, for 36 years the Ottumwa Pro Balloon Race has stood the test of time as one of the best family oriented events in the state of Iowa.

The 3rd Annual GREAT WAR MEMORIAL BALLOON RACE is scheduled for July 11th, 12th, & 13th, 2014

20-25 balloons in a nice open agricultural area. Friendly landowners and virtually no red areas. Contact: Michael Gianetti 303-216-1990 michael@lifecycleballoons.com Fredrick Colorado http://www.frederickinflight.com/

SONOMA COUNTY HOT AIR BALLOON CLASSIC

http://www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com/ 2013 Event Dates - June 14th, 15th and 16th. galenaballoonrace@yahoo.com Applications are available in the HotAirBalloonist Download center. Pilot Application Pilot Information

http://www.ccballoonfest.com/index.html 8th Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is scheduled for June 14-15, 2014 2014 Sponsor and advertising opportunities now available. Click on balloon below for information

10th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival June 13-14, (Friday and Saturday) 2014 Foley Sports Complex, 18507 US Highway 98 West, Foley, Alabama The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets, welcomes more than 50 hot air balloonists from across the country. Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County on Friday and Saturday morning*. Get up close and personal as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies at the nightly balloon glows, held Friday and Saturday night*. Watch the 2013 Official Video courtesy of DynISyS, Inc.

Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Event 185 Park Avenue, Robertson Athletic Park Meadville, PA 16335 814/336-4000 eagle916@zoominternet.net http://www.thurstonclassic.com/index.html

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The Great American Balloon Race is held at Stuart Powell Field in Junction City, Kentucky. Map to the Balloon Race Address: 420 AIRPORT RD DANVILLE, KY 40422-9424 Phone 859-854-5994 The Next Race Date Is Friday, June 6, 2014 (Rain/Wind Date: June 8,2014) http://www.greatamericanballoonrace.com/

Great Plains Balloon Race June 8th, 2013 Kenny Anderson Park Balloon Launches 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM Weather Permitting Check out our Facebook for photos of past event and to share your photos! For more information, please contact info@sfballooning.org

13th Annual Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival June 7, 8 and 9, 2013 CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION If you are interested in sponsoring a balloon or event, please contact the chamber, cambridgechamber@gmail.com or by phone 518-677-0887. We are always happy to have volunteers. This is a huge event and we welcome everyone's help.

Telluride Balloon Festival Hot Air Ballooning While the Telluride Balloon Festival is one of the smaller festivals, it is arguably the most beautiful of the season. Weather permitting, over a dozen hot air balloons launch from Town Park on the east end of town and sail down the valley landing about one mile out of town. The balloons launch at sunrise (between 6:45 and 7 am) and bystanders often get to help with the launch -- and get a ride to boot! On the last night of the festival, the balloon pilots inflate their balloons along Main Street and fire up the propane for the "Glow". This is a beautiful and incredibly unique sight. All of the events are subject to weather conditions -- The box canyon is a very tricky place to fly as we are surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. But if you are lucky enough to get a chance to experience the flight of the balloons, it is an unparalleled moment. This event is entirely free; remember to bring your camera! http://www.tellurideballoonfestival.com/ 500 E. Colorado Avenue Telluride Colorado 81435 United States

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The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival offers top-name entertainment, wine tasting in the Wine Garden, Kids Faire, Arts & Crafts and Commercial exhibits and the Food Court. Wine tasting features different premium wines from numerous Temecula Valley wineries as well as others from Southern California. Enjoy a memorable experience and book a hot air balloon flight. Your journey will begin at sunrise as the balloon lifts gently into the sapphire skies above Lake Skinner.

41st Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race View Repeats Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 7:00am - Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 7:00pm The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of approximately 30 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am, Thursday, June 5, 2014. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable. While the competition to the Atlantic continues, other balloonist compete in local events beginning Thursday evening around 6:00 pm. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30am & 6pm each day (weather permitting). The balloons will only fly for around 1-2 hours. There will be many opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew, taking a tethered ride in a balloon or a champagne flight over the mountains. For more information contact Balloon Headquarters: Helendorf Inn, 706-878-2271

Aloft on Facebook Here is the website but they are still displaying 2013 stuff http://www.aloft.org/

18th Annual Erie Town Fair & Balloon Festival May 17, 2014 townfair The Annual Erie Town Fair is the Chamber’s largest event of the year. The Historic Downtown hosts over 200 craft and food vendors. Performances on stage at the Coal Creek Ball Park offer a variety of entertainment by local groups. Garage Rats Car Club hosts the annual Car Show attracting more than 60 cars and trucks. Traditional carnival games continue throughout the day at the Coal Creek Park. Hot Air Balloons launch at 6:15 am, weather permitting, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The launching is open to the public. “Crew” volunteers for the balloons are always welcomed. http://www.eriechamber.org/town-fair

Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival Hosted by Turf Valley in Ellicott City Maryland Coming - mark your calendars! May 15-17, 2014 Up to 25 Hot Air Balloons - 3 Days - 4 Events Crafters - Vendors - Local Entertainment

The 17th annual Sunflower Balloon Fest will be held on May 9-11, 2014. Details will be available later by visiting the official website SunflowerBalloonFest.com

The 2014 BFA Seminar Webinar© * * * On-Line Registration is now available! * * * The 2014 BFA Online Continuing Education Seminar Webinar© will be presented on Saturday, March 8, 2014 in cooperation with the LTA Colorado Safety Seminar. The event will be streamed live with production services presented by Aero-News Network. The BFA Seminar Webinar© is designed for those balloonists that can't get to a face-to-face seminar, but still want to maintain their education, especially regarding flying safely. The user will need a computer and a stable Internet connection to access the site. To attend "on-line", you will need to register in advance of the session. Once payment is received, you will receive a registration number by email that will be used on the day of the event to check-in. You will be provided information on how to access the site where the Seminar Webinar© will be hosted. After the Seminar Webinar© has completed, you will need to complete a short, on-line test to verify your attendance. The seminar will be broadcast from the Aurora Public Schools Professional Learning and Conference Center in Aurora, CO. from approximately 7:45 am to 6:00 pm Mountain Time. The Seminar Webinar© is fully sanctioned by the BFA and should qualify for most insurance company discounts. If you would like to save some money on your registration and gain all the benefits of being a BFA member (great magazine, opportunity to compete for National and International Championship teams and prizes, access to lots of ballooning information) and be a part of the future of ballooning, click HERE to sign up on-line. Remember, you can add a family member to your existing membership for just $20. Registration fees for the BFA Seminar Webinar© are as follows: BFA Pilot BFA Crew Non-BFA Pilot Non-BFA Crew $ 50.00 $ 35.00 $100.00 $ 75.00 Speakers/subjects includes: Stephen Blucher - FARs Don Day - Weather Chris Mattes - Pilot and Crew Safety Sam Parks - Balloon Accidents Andy Richardson - Maintenance and Repair Scott Spencer - Pilot Decision Making Use this form to register for the Seminar Webinar©. Please complete a separate application per attendee. (719) 352-1589 info@ltasafetyseminar.org

The 40th Annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede! May 9, 10, & 11, 2014 Walla Walla County Fairgrounds 9th Ave & Orchard St, Walla Walla Features: daily launches at 6:30am, Main Stage entertainment, Friday night Champagne Reception, Friday night Dance Party, Saturday Car Show, Nite Glow, Saturday night Dance Party, Pancake Breakfast, & much, much more! Fabulous food, arts & crafts, merchandise, and kid's zone. Festival Hours: Friday: 12pm - 10pm Saturday: 8am - 11pm Sunday: Morning Launches and Pancake Breakfast ONLY. Festival will close after breakfast. 2014 Sponsor Informati

http://www.sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/EventActivitiesAndSchedules/balloonLaunch.aspx

On Saturday, April 12th at the beautiful Georgia National Fairgrounds 15 Hot Air Balloons will create unmatched beauty and majestic entertainment! Open to the public at 4 pm, bring the whole family for an afternoon of Hot Air Balloon tethered rides, kids zone, food vendors, and live music on the entertainment stage! Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs so you can spread out and bask in the glow of the Hot Air Balloons at dusk. Adults are only $5.00 and children under 6 are free! http://www.perrygeorgiachamber.com/dogwoodfestival/index.php