Monday, January 05, 2009
 
 

BalloonThe Festival of Color is a hot air balloon rally set against the majestic Huachuca Mountains sponsored entirely by donations from the businesses and the residents of Sierra Vista. This three day rally begins with colorful balloons launching from various Sierra Vista Public Schools, an early morning mass ascension from Veterans' Memorial Park where all the balloons lift-off in a spectacular display of color, the balloon glow where for one night the tethered balloon’s glow light up the Park, and culminating with launch locations chosen by the pilots.


2008 Schedule

                        Friday, October 31: 

07:00: Launch from school locations visit the Map tab for locations.

                           Saturday, November 1:

07:00 - 09:00: Balloons Launch from Veteran's Memorial Park and fly over Sierra Vista     

09:30 - 10:30: Joyce Clark Middle School Symphonic Band performs

10:00 - 18:00: Vendors:    Pizza, Bratwurst, Hot Dogs, Roasted Corn, Indian Fry Bread, Kettle Corn, Beverages, Teddy Bear Connections, Custom T-Shirts, Kites, Incense, Light up toys, Carnival Games, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, 50/50 drawing and more

10:00 - 18:00: Kite Flying* - Come fly your kites, relax and enjoy the day in the park with your family.

*Kites provided to 1st 100 kids: donated by Just Kids, Inc., a Foundation of San Pedro Kiwanis*

11:00 - 12:00: Buena High School Jazz Band performs

12:00 - 13:00: Airplane Parade provided by Sierra Vista Aero Association

12:00 - 15:00: Chalk Art - come and create your masterpiece

Theme: Color the Sky with Magic

17:30 - 18:30: 36th Army Rock Band performs

19:00 - 20:00: Hot Air Balloon Glow        

                  Sunday, November 2: 

 07:00 - 09:00: Balloons Launch from Veteran's Memorial Park and fly over Sierra Vista

**ALL EVENTS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING**


 

 Interested in being a part of this special event?

 

We are looking for sponsors, pilots, crew, volunteers and donations.  Anything would be appreciated!  With your help, we can make this happen.  Together we can bring something positive and beautiful to our community.

 

Contact:


Pilot Accommodations Provided By:

Windemere Hotel and Conference Center

2047 S. Hwy 92  Sierra Vista, AZ

Ph: 520-459-5900

www.windemerehotel.com


Propane Provided By:

Barnett's Propane

1498 E. Fry Blvd     Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Ph: 520-458-4541

www.barnettsaz.com


Murder Mystery Provided By:

Off Broadway Theatre, LLC

A taste of the Big Apple in the Desert

4151 La Linda Way    Sierra Vista, AZ

Ph: 520-459-4332   

www.offbroadwaytheatre.biz

Friday Night Meet & Greet for Pilots & Sponsors

 


Airplane Parade Provided By:

 

 Sierra Vista Aero Association (SVAA)

www.svaero.org


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