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06-28-2010
Donate $10 for a Chance to Win a Ride in a Hot-Air Balloon or T-6 AirplaneText “balloon” to 20222 and support The Great Reno Balloon Race (RENO, Nev... more
06-22-2010
Only Two Weeks Left to Sponsor the 2010 Great Reno Balloon Race Get a bird’s eye view and promote your business (RENO, Nev.) – The Great Reno Balloon... more
-AUCTION: T-6 Airplane Rides!!
-Mobile Giving: Text "balloon" to 20222
-2010 Balloon Race Photo Contest
-2010 Balloon Race Digital Program Guide
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-2010 Balloon Race Printable Program Guide
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Schedule of Events
The Great Reno Balloon Race is free to spectators thanks to the generous support of event sponsors. It is always scheduled for the first Friday through Sunday after Labor Day.
2010 Great Reno Balloon Race September 10th - 12th
Thursday, September 9
6:45 a.m. - Media Day Launch (Sponsors and invited Media)
9:30 a.m. - E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Friday, September 10
6:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Bed Head Competition Registration at Pajama Party Tent
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other On-field Competitions
9:30 a.m. - E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Saturday, September 11
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
5:00 - 10:00 a.m. - World's Largest Pajama Party - Pajama Fest 2010 at the Pajama Party Tent
5:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Bed Head Competition Registration at Pajama Party Tent
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other on-field competitions
8:30 a.m. - Bed head Competition Finals at Main Event Stage
Sunday, September 12
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other on-field competitions
EVENT LOCATION
Rancho San Rafael Park
1595 N. Sierra St., Reno, Nevada
The mission of the Great Reno Balloon Race is to provide a premier, safe, family-oriented/tourist-attractive, visually dramatic event that celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the public.
