Great American Balloon Race

Great American Balloon Race

The Next Race Date Is
Friday, June 12, 2009
(Rain/Wind Date: 6-14-09
)

 


For one evening in June, the skies above Central Kentucky are transformed to a colorful canvas, as hot air balloons lift off from the Junction City Airport. Nothing rivals the majestic beauty as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the sky.

balloon photo

The Great American Balloon Race has become a family event, one that parents and children look forward to each year! There's something for everyone to enjoy...brightly colored balloons filled with equal parts of hot air and wonder, lively music, airplane rides and much more!

live coverage

Listen to Race Coverage Live on Z-105 WRNZ 105.1 FM or listen live on the internet at www.hometownlive.net 

Starting at 6:00 pm, tune-in for complete coverage of the race from the ground, from several balloons and Charlie Perry broadcasting live in an airplane.

current weather conditions

Click on this box for current weather conditions, including wind speeds!

Free Weather Reports
 

Concessions

Local civic and school groups participate in the Great American Balloon Race by selling food, drinks and much more! Be sure to stop by these local vendors.

 

hot air balloon Ride Winner!

June 2008 - Congratulations to Bruce Nicolas winner of a ride in one of our hot air balloons! Plus a year supply of Sierra Mist!!!!!

Balloon Race Coordinator

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Rick Schoebel

Location

The Great American Balloon Race is held at Stuart Powell Field in Junction City, Kentucky.

Map to the Balloon Race

Address:

420 AIRPORT RD
DANVILLE, KY 40422-9424
Phone 859-854-5994

admission

Admission to the Great American Balloon Race is FREE thanks to our generous sponsors. Gates open at 5:00.
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EVENT SPONSORS

Ephraim McDowell Health


WRNZ 105.1

WHIR AM 1230

WHBN AM 1420

 

 
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