Great Reno
Balloon Race Activities
2011 Great Reno Balloon Race September 9th - 11th
ATTEND THE RACES
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot air ballooning
event in the Nation. During three days in early September, you can look
up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring
about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The
Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with more than 100 balloons
each year. Taking place just a few miles north of downtown Reno, the
event enchants both young and old with its vibrant colors and inspiring
music. The Balloon Race has won many awards over the years including
'Best Special Event in Reno' and 'Best Special Event in
Northern Nevada.' With an average of 150,000 spectators
attending the event each year, the number of lives touched by the
beautiful spectacle continues to rise just like the balloons themselves.
We invite you to explore this section of the Web site to get a taste for
what you’ll find at The Great Reno Balloon Race. If you're looking for
an aerial event that will leave you with a sky-high feeling, don’t miss
The Great Reno Balloon Race.
EVENT LOCATION
Ranch San Rafael Park
1595 N. Sierra St., Reno, Nevada
2011 EVENT SCHEDULE
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.
Thursday, September 8
6:45 a.m. - Media Day Launch (Sponsors and invited Media)
Friday, September 9
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field
Competitions
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 Regional Park
Saturday, September 10
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch /
Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other On-field Competitions
Sunday, September 11
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch /
Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other On-field Competitions
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