'Tis the season to hit the friendly skies. I don't mean airplanes, either. I'm talking about something that dates back to the 18th century: hot air balloons. Even though it started in Paris, this fashionable mode of transportation fills the skies above at the 2016 Great Reno Balloon Race.
What: 2016 Great Reno Balloon Race
Where: Rancho San Rafael Park (1595 N Sierra St)
When: September 9th to 11th, 5:15am to 11am Fri, 5am to 11am Sat & Sun
Admission: FREE
Contact: Great Reno Balloon Race (775) 826-1181 or via email
2016 Great Reno Balloon Race
Starting Friday, September 9th, balloonatics from around the country descend upon our City for the 2016 Great Reno Balloon Race. Gates open at 3:30am each and every morning. You'll want to get to Rancho San Rafael Park early to find a good spot to watch. Friday morning promises a Super Glow Show at 5:15am. Between 25 to 30 balloons light up their burners in preparation for the mass ascension launch at 7am. The mass ascension takes place each morning at the same time. A regular Glow Show takes place at 5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday mornings. What's the difference? The regular show features between 12 to 15 balloons. It's a sight to behold no matter how many balloons are involved.
Come in your PJs for the Biggest Little Pajama Party between 7am and 7:30am on Friday and Saturday. Vendors open their booths from 4:30am to 11am each morning along Balloon Blvd. Do a little shopping before you leave. The 2016 Great Reno Balloon Race ends the last day with a special Girl Scout Scavenger Hunt from 6am to 8am.
Parking for the 2016 Great Reno Balloon Race
Public parking for the 2016 Great Reno Balloon Race is available for $10 at the park. However, spaces are limited. Free handicapped parking will be available on-site. Just make sure you have a placard on display if you do not have the appropriate license plate. RTC offers an express service to the park every 30 minutes for a small fee. Visitors have the option of a free shuttle service from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center between 4am and 10am on Saturday and Sunday. It's about a mile and a half walk from downtown Reno if you're up for a little exercise. Keep in mind that the walk to the park from downtown is uphill. On the flip side, that means that your walk back will be so much easier.
Charlene Hamilton, Your Reno Real Estate Specialist
Originally posted on my Reno real estate blog here: http://www.relocationtoreno.com/2016/09/06/2016-great-reno-balloon-race/.
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