Businesses Rally in Support of McCook Balloon Fest
As a free community event, McCook Balloon Fest Sponsors invite everyone to join us for amazing, early morning lift-offs, when colorful hot air balloons launch and spread out to cover the Southwest Nebraskan sky this weekend. Sponsors have made it possible to bring in balloons from across the country to fly at this special event, so everyone's sure to experience an excellent show.
Ballooning is a sport that requires lots of cooperation from Mother Nature. In the interest of safety, balloons will usually fly in winds less than 10 mph, in clear weather conditions. These conditions usually exist at sunrise and prior to sunset. All flights will be conducted at the pilot's discretion, as they ultimately understand their own abilities and limitations.
What can you expect at McCook Balloon Fest? Free Attendance and Fun for the Whole Family. Excellent Photographic Opportunities at one of the Most Colorful Nebraska Events You'll Ever See. The Inspiring Ascension of Graceful Hot Air Balloons as they Launch into the Big Blue Sky. A Spectacular Display of Color Sailing through the Crisp Morning Air. Great Lodging, Shopping and Dining while visiting McCook, Nebraska.
Schedule of Flying Events
All Times Subject to Continuous Change According to Weather Conditions.
All Events Hosted at the McCook Municipal Airport.
Saturday, October 28th, 2006
- 7:45 am Sponsor/Pilot coordination
- 8:00 am Pilot Briefing
- 8:15 am Hot Air Balloon Launch
- TBA Refueling
- 4:30 pm Sponsor/Pilot coordination
- 4:45 pm Pilot Briefing
- 5:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Launch
- TBA Refueling
Please Note - Daylight Savings Time Change
Sunday, October 29th, 2006
- 6:45 am Sponsor/Pilot coordination
- 7:00 am Pilot Briefing
- 7:15 am Hot Air Balloon Launch
- TBA Refueling
How can you participate this weekend? Bring your family and friends to the McCook Municipal Airport October 28th & 29th and enjoy the show.