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28th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 34th Annual Art in the Park 
July 12-13, 2008Balloon Rodeo 2007 

Join Bank of the West at Steamboat’s most colorful weekend - a festival of vibrant colors and art - this is one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer.  The 28th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo presented by Bank of the West combined with the 34th Annual Art in the Park have become a staple of Steamboat in the Summertime. Join us for this spectacular early-morning affair with over 40 hot air balloons rising softly from the mist and drifting over the valley. Later make your way over to West Lincoln Park for Steamboat's biggest arts and crafts festival. Art in the Park on Saturday is from 9-5pm and Sunday 9-4pm. Mark your calendars because this weekend is an absolute favorite for the entire family!

Launch Field Update:

Everyone is encouraged to join us on the launch field to take pictures and watch the pilots prepare for take off!

The 2007 event was the first event at the new location - approximately 9/10 of a mile south of Walton Creek Road on Highway 40. The physical address is: 35565 South Highway 40; and the property is better known as the Bald Eagle Lake or Water Ski Lake. There will be many improvements for the 2008 event including better field access and more transportation; however, there will again be NO PUBLIC PARKING at the event and FREE TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MEADOWS PARKING LOT. There will be vendors selling souvenirs, coffee and breakfast items on the launch field so plan to come on down and check out the balloon inflating.

Parking is FREE for the Saturday and Sunday morning balloon events. Park at the Meadows parking lot on Pine Grove Road. Transporation from the Meadows Lot to the event is also FREE.

Because of the event's convenient location on the edge of town we encourage spectators walk, ride their bikes or take the shuttle from the hotel or lodge.

Preliminary Weekend Schedule: (subject to change)

Friday, July 11, 2008
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.   Pilot Check-In at the Steamboat Springs Airport (no public access)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Pilot Sponsor BBQ at the Steamboat Springs Airport (no public access)
7:30 p.m.   Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Romick Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs
 
Saturday, July 12, 2008
6:00 a.m.   Launch Field opens to the Public and transportation begins from the Meadows parking Lot
7:00 a.m.   Balloon Inflation
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   Hot Air Balloon Rodeo presented by Bank of the West - Join us at Ed MacArthur's Bald Eagle Lake to watch over 40 balloons take off over the Yampa Valley.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.   34th Annual Art in the Park at the West Liuncoln Park
7:30 p.m. – Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series at Romick Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs
 
Sunday, July 13, 2008
6:00 a.m.   Launch Field opens to the Public and transportation begins from the Meadows parking Lot
7:00 a.m.   Balloon Inflation
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   Hot Air Balloon Rodeo presented by Bank of the West - Join us at Ed MacArthur's Bald Eagle Lake to watch over 40 balloons take off over the Yampa Valley.
8:00 a.m. – 29th Annual Mountain Madness Half Marathon and 10K (part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – 34th Annual Art in the Park at the West Lincoln Park
 
 
A special thank you to all of our 2008 Sponsors. We couldn't do this event without you!!!
 
Presented by:
Bank of the West
 
Lodging Sponsor:
Hampton Inn
 
VIP Tent Sponsor:
Wildhorse Meadows 

Corporate Balloon Sponsors:
Pinnacol Assurance
 
Full Balloon Sponsors:
Ace at the Curve
Alpine Mountain Ranch
Bear Claw Condominiums
Brown and Brown Insurance
Chadwick Real Estate
Christy Sports
City Market
Coldwell Banker Silver Oak
Cook Chevrolet
Denver Newspaper Agency
www.denverpost.com/travel
Ferrellgas
First National Bank of Steamboat Springs
Fox Construction
Jack FM
Haselden Resort Constructors, LLC
Mc Donalds
Mountain Resorts
MyWireless
NAPA in Steamboat
Native Excavating
Pioneer Ridge Management
Post Net
Ptarmigan Inn
Rabbit Ears Motel
RocHenge Granite, Tile & Stone
Sheraton Steamboat Resorts
Steamboat Grand Resort
Steamboat Interiors
Steamboat Resorts
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
Twentymile Coal Company
Wal-Mart
Wells Fargo
Yampa Valley Electric - A Touchstone Cooperative  
Thank you to our co-promotional partner:

Become a Balloon Sponsor. Download the form here.
 
If you're a vendor that's interested in vending at the Art in the Park, call the Steamboat Springs Arts Council at 970-879-9008.
 
If you're interested in sponsoring a balloon at this year's event, we're always looking for sponsors! Please contact Kara at the Steamboat Springs Chamber for more information at 970-875-7002 or via email at kara@steamboatchamber.com

Looking for a souvenir from our 2007 Balloon Rodeo?

We have souvenirs left from the 27th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo - call our email us for available sizes. We're happy to do mail orders if you want us to send you a t-shirt, golf shirt, sweatshirt, christmas ornament, pin or poster from this year's event.

2007 Hot Air Balloon Rodeo POST EVENT pricing:

Posters: $3 ($5 includes a tube)
Christmas Ornaments: $30
Short sleeve, white: $10
Short sleeve, blue: $15
Long sleeve, blue: $15
Sweatshirts & golf shirts: $30
Pins: $2 each or two for $3.50
Youth t-shirts: $10  - design on front only
Tank tops: $10
Visors and Hats: $10
Women's specific t-shirts: $10 - design on front only

Feel free to email us for size and color availablity at kara@steamboatchamber.com. The shipping fee is just $5 and all prices include tax. All adult short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts and tank tops have the full artwork on the back and a front left chest design on the front. If you are in town, stop by the Steamboat Visitor's Center where we have these items on display.



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