Welcome to the Great Pershing Balloon Derby

Event Schedule

FRIDAY – September 1, 2023

7:30 pm -       South Main Night Flame - South Main Street
approximate     Sponsored by:
   time                  McDonald's Restaurant
                             American Family Insurance
                               Tequila Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
                                 Sonic Drive-in

 

SATURDAY - September 2, 2023

7:15 am* -    Great Pershing Balloon Derby - John Petrehn Memorial Cup Flight

10:00 am   -    TWIN PARKS ACTIVITIES
 till  3:00 pm          Craft Vendors, Direct Sales Vendors, Garage Sales, Flea Market, Food and More
                              12 x 12 booth space - $20 without electricity/$30 with electricity  
                              Multiple spaces may be purchased (electricity only charged once)  
                              Spaces are numbered and assignments ready by 7:00 am 
                              No driving is allowed in the Park  
                              Assistance with unloading is available - advance notice appreciated  

Noon -            Balloon Derby Parade - Main Street

                             - Everyone Welcome 
                              Lineup at 11:30 - Trinity United Methodist - 300 South Main Street

4:00 pm* -     Gates Open Launch Site

6:00 pm* -     Great Pershing Balloon Derby - Balloon Flight

7:30 pm* -     Basel Downey Memorial Launch Site Nite Lite
approximate time           

 

SUNDAY - September 3, 2023

7:15 am* -     Great Pershing Balloon Derby - Balloon Flight

4:00 pm* -     Gates Open Launch Site

6:00 pm* -     Great Pershing Balloon Derby - Balloon Flight

7:30 pm* -      Basel Downey Memorial Launch Site Nite Lite
approximate time

 

MONDAY - September 4, 2023

7:15 am* -     Great Pershing Balloon Derby - Balloon Flight

 

*Indicates Event Takes Place at the Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Site
BOLD indicates Event with Balloons
All events subject to weather conditions 
Balloon rides are not sold at this event

Drones are NOT permitted in the restricted airspace during our event

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Twin Parks Activities:  Sandra Kimball ......660-412-3094 (phone/text) - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Facebook Messenger

General Information:  Chamber of Commerce .....................660-258-7255

 

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Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Field
Just West of Brookfield