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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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Sponsorship and vendor participation at the Great Reno Balloon Race not only promotes your business on a grand scale, but also supports a long time legacy event that has become part of the Reno area community. Click on the links below to learn more about the promotional opportunities available for your business.
Mission: 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.
History: The Great Reno Balloon Race takes place every September on the weekend following Labor Day. The event, which began with just 20 balloons in 1982, has grown to showcase more than 100 balloons and pilots from as far away as Auckland, New Zealand.
Attendance: On average, the Great Reno Balloon Race will see 140,000 spectators come together at the launch field to share in the wonder of this three-day event.
The Balloon Race is a visual feast for the eyes and the soul for anyone, be they young or old, seasoned locals or first time visitors, who make the early morning trek to the launch field to take part in the magic of the event. For the last 27 years, images and stories of The Great Reno Balloon Race have circulated via word of mouth as well as through local, regional and national media. These tales and images have positioned Reno in the mind of locals, visitors and potential visitors as a place where you can find adventure, breath-taking views, and healthy, family-friendly lifestyles and opportunities for pleasure.
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.
