John Day Valley Special Events

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2009 HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

Propane supplied by
Ed Staub & Sons
Join us at the launch.

Event Schedule

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

7:30 AM - Sunrise launch, Mount Vernon Middle School.
5:30 PM - Live music (TBA).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

7:30 AM - Sunrise launch, Mount Vernon Middle School
8:00 AM - Tethered rides, Dayville, Prairie City and John Day
5:45 PM - Night glow, John Day Golf Club

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

7:30 AM - Sunrise launch, Mount Vernon Middle School
Non-denomonational message

Sponsor Level	Individual	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Platinum	Title
Sponsor Donation	$25+	$250	$500	$1500	$2500	$5000
Free Balloon Rides			One	Two	Three	Four
Dinner Tickets	One	Two	Three	Four	Five	Six

We'll post more information here as it becomes available regarding the staging locations, launch times and dinner arrangements.

E-mail us today and fly with us in October! You'll be glad you did.