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Special Events

Gallery of participating balloons: click to enlarge/view slideshow

2008 HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

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

Event Schedule

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

7:30 AM - Sunrise launch, Mount Vernon Middle School, national anthem performed by Cami Haney.
5:30 PM - Live music by Up River Country Band, Cowboy poetry by Kathy Moss.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

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 26

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.