In addition, we believe in supporting our community and its members and visitors alike by providing them with an event that has a first-rate, family atmosphere. Being a Great Reno Balloon Race sponsor is a great way for your group to reach out to the local community and to be a part of this magnificent event. After all, the Great Reno Balloon Race portrays all that is great about our community.

A record-breaking 180,000 people attended the 2008 Great Reno Balloon Race and we expect the crowds to keep on coming, as they have for over a quarter century! Listed below are the levels of sponsorship involvement and a list of incentives for those that register early.

EARLY SIGN-UP SPONSOR INCENTIVES
* $100 off the sponsorship fee
* Two tickets to the first annual Great Reno Balloon Race Champagne Tasting
* Logo or name recognition as an early sponsor in the Balloon Race e-newsletter
* Commemorative Balloon Race gift basket
(Must be registered and sponsorship fee paid in full by March 1, 2008)

MAJOR SPONSORSHIP: $10,000 and up
These particular supporters have a signed agreement with the Great Reno Balloon Race Board of Trustees. Since major sponsors offer tremendous support and services to the event, they receive the most exposure (i.e. banners around the launch field, full page program ad, exclusive hosting areas and priority in our scheduling of media day flights).

For more information, or to sign up for a major sponsorship, call (775) 826-1181 or email info@renoballoon.com.

SILVER SPONSORSHIP: $5,000
Silver sponsors recieve excellent exposure throughout the weekend without the investment of a major sponsorship. These sponsors will be recognized as Silver Sponsors in our official program and announcements throughout the weekend. They receive a quarter page program ad and a 10 x 10 exhibitor space in the vending line and much more.

For more information call (775) 826-1181 or email info@renoballoon.com.

Download Silver Sponsorship Information and Form

CORPORATE LOGO SPONSORSHIP: $1,885
This is the specialty balloon sponsorship. It is for businesses and corporations that have a ballooning program for their special shaped or logo balloon that promotes a specific product or company. A room for the pilot is included in this fee. Along with Major Sponsor balloons, Logo balloons are given priority launch on media day.

Download Corporate Logo Sponsorship Information and Form

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP: $1,625
Tailored for businesses who want to become involved with the event, corporate sponsorships give local companies an opportunity to get noticed and have fun at the same time. Corporate sponsors receive two rides a day during the event and are allowed to fly a banner on the envelope of the balloon. Additionally, many corporate sponsors use their two rides per day as employee incentives or customer appreciation. Corporate sponsors provide one room for their pilot during the event.

Download Corporate Sponsorship Information and Form

FAMILY SPONSOR: $875
A sponsorship for those who want to have a great weekend of flying and socializing. Created specifically to allow families, friends and non-profit groups to enjoy a taste of the event, this level includes a ride for one person each day of the Balloon Race. An opportunity to hang a banner on the basket of the balloon also exists. Family sponsors provide one room for their pilot during the event.

Download Family Sponsorship Information and Form

All sponsorships include an official jacket, tickets to all social functions and other perks only granted to supporters of the event.

For more information email us. Sponsorship sales are limited.


Special thanks to our Board of Trustees for their continued support: Navegante Group, Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, Muckle Anderson CPA's, International Game Technology, Nancy Gilbert, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, University of Nevada, Reno, Olsen & Associates, Club Cal-Neva, Eldorado Hotel/Casino, Peppermill Hotel/Casino, Circus Circus Hotel/Casino, Fitzgeralds Casino/Hotel, City of Reno, Washoe County Parks, Reno City Council, Harrah's Reno, Ed Buzzetti - Community Health First, Shirley Keys - Aeronaut Squadron, Peggy Stromer - Friend of GRBR, Vince Casey - GRBR pilot, Ron Smith - Voice of GRBR, Bob Barnes - Friend of GRBR, Don Bailey - Friend of GRBR, Barbara Woodward - Friend of GRBR, Ingrid Drummer - Friend of GRBR, Dave Zybert - Great Basin Internet Services, Barbara Tidwell - Friend of GRBR.

The Balloon Races would also like to thank the Great Reno Balloon Race Council for their continued support: Glenn Carano - Silver Legacy Resort/Casino, Gregg Carano - Eldorado Hotel/Casino, Steve Trounday - Navegante Group, Tracy Mimno - Peppermill Hotel/Casino, Jennifer Mannix- Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, Gary Canepa - ReMax, Mayor Robert Cashall - City of Reno, Peter Starren - Reno.com/Tahoe Carson Newspapers, Dixie May - Wilbur May Foundation, Bob Larkin- Washoe County Board of Commissioners, Tyler Sciotto - IGT, Chad Osorno - Wells Fargo Bank, Jennifer Cunningham- Circus Circus Hotel/Casino, William Thornton - Club Cal Neva, Lisa Carlidge- Harrah's Reno, Phil Holland - C.I.S., Inc.