Welcome to the Great Pershing Balloon Derby
Event Schedule
FRIDAY – August 30, 2024
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 - August 31, 2024
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 1, 2024
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 2, 2024
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) -
General Information: Chamber of Commerce .....................660-258-7255
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