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10-26-2009
Great Reno Balloon Race 2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced (RENO, Nev.) – Judges gathered in early October to take on the difficult task of select... more
08-25-2009
Balloons & Tunes Wine Walk Returns The Great Reno Balloon Race continues into the afternoon (RENO, Nev.) – After waking up for a morning fil... 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.
2010 Great Reno Balloon Race September 10th - 12th
Thursday, September 10
6:45 a.m. - Media 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 11
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 Park
Saturday, September 12
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show (Major Sponsor Balloons)
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
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Balloons & Tunes Wine Walk
Downtown Reno
Cost is $20.00 per person
Sunday, September 13
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 / Off-field Competitions
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.
