The Great Reno Balloon Race (Sept. 10-12)
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Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | 1595 N Sierra St, Reno, NV 89503
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
The Great Reno Balloon Race (Sept. 10-12)
The Great Reno Balloon Race captivates its many spectators during the 40th anniversary event this Sept. 10 through Sept. 12 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno, Nev. This internationally recognized event and beloved tradition remains the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning festival and provides free admission to the public from sponsorship support.
The Great Reno Balloon Race is FREE to spectators thanks to the generous support of event sponsors. The event is always scheduled to take place the first Friday through Sunday after Labor Day.
The Great Reno Balloon Race 2021
September 10th – 12th
Thursday, September 9
6:45 a.m.- National Anthem – Alana Ridge
6:45 a.m. – Preview Day Launch (Sponsors and Invited Media)
Friday, September 10
3:30 a.m.- Gates open to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5:00 a.m. – Super Glow Show
5:30 a.m. – Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m.- National Anthem – Nick Eng
7:00 a.m. – Mass Ascension Launch
9:30 a.m. – E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch
4:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m – Shopping along Balloon Boulevard
Saturday, September 11
Paint The Park Pink
3:30 a.m.- Gates open to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5:00 a.m.- Glow Show
5:30 a.m. – Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. – 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
6:50 a.m. National Anthem – Sierra High Notes
7:00 a.m.- Mass Ascension Launch
4:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.- Shopping along Balloon Boulevard
Sunday, September 12
Donor Awareness Day
3:30 a.m.- Gates open to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5:00 a.m – Glow Show
5:30 a.m. – Dawn Patrol sponsored by Donor Network West
6:45 a.m. – Barron Hilton Remembrance Ceremony
6:50 a.m. – National Anthem – High Desert Harmony Chorus
7:00 a.m.- Mass Ascension Launch
6:00-8:00 a.m.-Girl Scouts Scavenger Hunt/Sign Up to be a Girl Scout
4:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.- Shopping along Balloon Boulevard
EVENT LOCATION
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N. Sierra St.
Reno, Nevada
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE
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