Frankenmuth River Place Shops And Gordon Food Service Presents...
A FREE AND EXCITING EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
DOG BOWL AND HOT AIR BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIP May 24-28, 2012
1-800-600-0105
SCHEDULE
2012 Great Lakes Regional & Michigan State Hot Air Balloon Championships Frankenmuth, Michigan
Do you live within a 10 mile radius of Frankenmuth? If so and you would like to allow a Hot Air Balloon to land or launch from your property, please place a white sheet on the spot starting Friday early morning until Monday afternoon. Make sure your sheet can be seen from the air and when a Balloon Pilot sees it he knows you give him permission to land. Thank You for welcoming the Hot Air Balloons to our community!
Thursday, May 24
Arrival: All Balloon Teams Arrive in Frankenmuth
Friday, May 25
6:00 – 8:00 AM
Flight #1 – Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch up-wind of downtown Frankenmuth & Fly over Community
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Flight #2 – Evening Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch from Frankenmuth River Place Field (East of River Place Shops)
9:00 – 10:00 PM
15 Balloon Glow Event – Frankenmuth River Place Field, Experience the Village of Balloons! Watch 15+ tethered balloons inflate then interact with the pilots & crew.
Saturday, May 26
6:00 – 8:00 AM
Flight #3 – Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch up-wind of downtown Frankenmuth & Fly over Community
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Flight #4 – Evening Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch from Frankenmuth River Place Field (East of River Place Shops)
9:00 – 10:00 PM
15 Balloon Glow Event – Frankenmuth River Place Field, Experience the Village of Balloons! Watch 15+ tethered balloons inflate then interact with the pilots & crew.
Sunday, May 27
6:00 – 8:00 AM
Flight #5 – Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch up-wind of downtown Frankenmuth & Fly over Community
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Flight #6 – Evening Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch from Frankenmuth River Place Field (East of River Place Shops)
9:00 – 10:00 PM
15 Balloon Glow Event – Frankenmuth River Place Field, Experience the Village of Balloons! Watch 15+ tethered balloons inflate then interact with the pilots & crew.
Monday, May 28
6:00 – 8:00 AM
Flight #7 – Final Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity
CLICK HERE FOR 2011 HOT AIR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
To get last minute location & timing on balloon launch information, contact the Bavarian Inn Lodge Operator at 989-652-7200. Organizers will keep in contact with them on their morning launch position.
FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT DOG BOWL 2012, CLICK HERE.
FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT THE HOT AIR BALLOONS DURING DOG BOWL 2012, CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE for the 2012 Great Lakes Regional Competition Map
CLICK HERE for the 2012 Pilot Rule Book
Follow details & flight updates on Twitter: http://twitter.com/GLHotAirBalloon
