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09-07-2008
Results for the 2008 Great Reno Balloon Race Organizers are thankful for another great year (RENO, Nev.) – The 2008 Great Reno Balloon Race... more
09-02-2008
Prepare to Attend The Great Reno Balloon Race Spectator tips to ensure a great time this weekend (RENO, Nev.)- Organizers of The Great Reno Bal... more
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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.
2008 Great Reno Balloon Race September 5th - 7th
Thursday, September 4
6:45 a.m. - Meda Day Launch (Sponsors and invited Media)
9:30 a.m. - E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch at Rancho San Rafael Park
Friday, September 5
6:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Bed Head Competition Registration at Pajama Party Tent
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Hare & Hound Competition
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 Park
Saturday, September 6
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show (Major Sponsor Balloons)
5:00 - 11:00 a.m. - World’s Largest Pajama Party - Pajama Fest 2008 at the Pajama Party Tent
5:00 - 7:00 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 / Hare & Hound Competition
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other on-field competitions
7:45 a.m. Bed Head Competition Finals at Main Event Stage
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Balloons & Tunes Wine Walk
Downtown Reno
Cost is $20.00 per person
Sunday, September 7
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show (Special Shape/Logo Balloons)
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Hare & Hound Competition
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.
