A 3 Day Hot Air Balloon Event at War Memorial Park

 

The 2nd Annual

GREAT WAR MEMORIAL BALLOON RACE

is scheduled for June 21-23rd, 2013

Presented by

North Point Automotive Group

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An estimated crowd of over 30,000 spectators came out to enjoy the balloons our first year.  We were overwhelmed and overjoyed with your enthusiasm of the sport of hot air ballooning!  This 2nd year it is our goal to bring in even more Hot Air Balloons, approximately 25 -30 from all over the country that will magically color the Little Rock sky in the mornings and will “Glow” with a rainbow of twinkling colors in the evenings with new Special Shaped balloons to add to the fun. We will have jazz music, food, vendors, and children’s activities throughout the weekend as well.  In addition, this event will aid in community involvement, as we are once again, inviting local businesses and nonprofit charitable organizations to participate so that they may showcase their products and raise awareness and funds for their special services and programs.

This year there will be a $5 per person entry fee for the weekend.  Kids 12 and under are free!  Wristbands will be provided when you buy your tickets at the main gate.

$5 parking fee for areas on the golf course and surrounding the stadium.

We will also have food and alcohol $1 tickets for sale in 2 areas, near the main gate and on the golf course.

* * No ice chests or outside food is allowed in the park or on the golf course please.

** Please leave your furry friends at home.

 

Come and join us for this celebration and excitement of Hot Air Ballooning at the War Memorial Park and Golf Course!

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Petrehn Family during
their mourning of the loss of Cindy Petrehn.  The ballooning community joins them in their sorrow.
She traveled the world photographing ballooning events, and her brothers as they competed and won national and international  championships.
  We are proud to have had her as our “Official Photographer” of the
Inaugural Great War Memorial Balloon Race.  She contributed most of the photos you see on our site.