Great American Balloon Race
The Next Race Date Is
Friday, June 8, 2012
(Rain/Wind Date: June 10,2012)
COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF
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.
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. Find out where the balloons will land.
current weather conditions
Click on this box for current weather conditions, including wind speeds!
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 is...
Whitaker Bank of Mercer County Hot Air Balloon Ride Winner is Tanner Lloyd of Harrodsburg!
Balloon Race Coordinator
Rick Schoebel
Location
The Great American Balloon Race is held at Stuart Powell Field in Junction City, Kentucky.
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
