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06-04-2008
The Great Reno Balloon Race Solicits Community Support The beloved event issues a call for sponsors (RENO, Nev.) – Support is still needed to ... more
04-29-2008
The Great Reno Balloon Race Launches New Web site User-friendly site for hot-air balloon enthusiasts (RENO, Nev.) – Now in its 27th year, The Gre... 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 5 - 7
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
6:45 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)
5:30 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
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Balloons, Jazz & Wine Walk
Downtown Reno
Cost is $15.00 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.
