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2008 SPONSOR EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 4
9:30 a.m. -
E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch at Rancho San Rafael Park

5 - 8 p.m. Pilot Welcome Party
Silver Legacy Grand Exposition Hall
Hors D' Oeurves and no-host bar
$10 tickets


Friday, September 5
6:45 a.m. -
Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Hare & Hound Competition
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

5 - 9 p.m. Balloons and Ballroom Pilot Gala
Silver Legacy Grand Exposition Hall
Dinner and no-host bar
Ballroom Dancing and Silent Auction
$15 tickets

Saturday, September 6
5:00 a.m.
- Glow Show (Major Sponsor Balloons)
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Hare & Hound Competition
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other on-field competitions
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Balloons, Jazz & Wine Walk
Downtown Reno
Cost is $15.00 per person

Sunday, September 7
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 / Hare & Hound Competition
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other on-field competitions