The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
Energizer® presents the 35th anniversary of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race on September 14-16, 2007. The Balloon Glow will be on Friday evening. The glow will move this year to the golf course along Lagoon Drive, across from the Grand Basin. The Balloon Race will take place on Central Field by the Jewel Box in Forest Park, on Saturday afternoon. See maps of the locations. The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is free and open to the public.
Friday, September 14, 2007
BALLOON GLOW -- Forest Park Golf Course-- 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The Balloon Glow offers spectators a breathtaking view of inflated balloons lighted by their burners. Get up close and walk around the balloons. Refreshments and Food are available.
To drive by the balloon glow enter the park at Skinker and Forsythe Blvds. Follow the signs. Important Note: This is the only entrance to the glow. See maps for parking and driving directions.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
BALLOON RACE -- Central Field-- 12:00pm to 6:30pm
Spend your day in beautiful Forest Park. The Purina Children's Entertainment area is filled with pony rides, games, the Alpo Incredible Dog Team, and other activities for kids. The Entertainment Stage features a variety of local talent. During the Photo contest the public can enter the balloon field and take pictures of their favorite balloons. Prizes will be awarded for the best photographs. The Skydiving Team performs and lands in the center of the launch field. The race begins when the Energizer Bunny Balloon takes off ahead of the pack. 70 "hound" balloons then launch in pursuit. The balloon dropping a birdseed baggie closest to the Energizer Bunny Balloon will be declared the winner.
12:00pm: Festivities begin! Purina Children's Entertainment
Area,.. Food Courts... Alpo Incredible Dog Team...
Pony Rides... Toyota Hybrid Cars...More.
1:00pm: Entertainment Stage Opens
2:00pm: Energizer e2 Lithium/Suburban Journals/
Wehrenberg Theatres Photo Contest begins. Details
3:00pm: Pepsi Skydivers
3:30pm: Opening Ceremonies
4:30pm: Energizer Hot "Hare" Balloon Launch
4:45pm: "Hound" Balloon Launch begins
Sunday, September 16, 2007
RAIN DATE - In case the race is rained out on Saturday, September 15, it will be rescheduled for Sunday, September 16.
The 2008 Race
Already want to know the dates of the 2008 race? It will take place on September 19-21, 2008.
