In Memorium:
John Symonds
Balloon Rally Founder

 

August 22, 23, & 24, 2008

Interested in volunteering?
The Rally depends 100% on donations of time and labor!! If you want to help contact Tina Kollmansberger at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Please join the fun at the Children's Miracle Network Balloon Rally and Music Festival in 2008, Alexander Field (Airport) 3620 First Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI - featuring approximately 20 hot-air balloons, airplane rides, live music all weekend, inflatable kids' toys, petting zoo, shows, pancake breakfasts, beer tent, and food, beverage and craft vendors.

Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals across North America. Each year these non-profit hospitals provide the finest care, research and community outreach to help millions of children with diseases and injuries of every kind. To learn more about the Wisconsin chapter of the Children's Miracle Network, please visit their web site at www.CMNWI.Org.

No Admission is charged to attend the balloon rally! Nevertheless, donations are accepted at the event and thus far well over $90,000.00 has been donated to the Children's Miracle Network for use right here in central Wisconsin! CMN encourages you to stop by our booth and donate to this very worthy cause!

A few important notes should you plan on attending:

  • No pets may be brought into the Rally area.
  • No alcohol may be carried onto the field.
  • No balloon rides are available or for sale during the rally (except for sponsor designees)
  • Balloons fly ONLY early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the winds are the lightest.
  • Be sure to check balloon launch times (see the " Schedule of Events" page) before planning to attend.
  • All aviation activities may be cancelled due to weather.
  • Please bring your own lawn chairs
  • NO unauthorized sales or solicitation (see the Vendor Application page for details)
  • For information on other Wisconsin Rapids area events, contact the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at: www.visitwisrapids.com

    For information on hotel rooms in Wisconsin Rapids, please visit the preferred Hotel - www.HotelMead.com

    Although no admission is charged, your donations and raffle ticket purchases are encouraged!

    Interested in Volunteering?   There are many volunteering opportunities available throughout the weekend. Contact Brenda Haessig for details at: haessig@solarus.net

    A big THANK YOU to all of our sponsors who make the Rapids Balloon Rally a huge success....


    For information on sponsoring a balloon or event, contact:
    Shamaine Rustad at
    trir@wctc.net
    715.325.7676

    For other questions concerning the Rally contact Jalayne Lanphear at jalaynelanphear@yahoo.com or Brenda Haessig at brenda@nashpodvinlaw.com
    170 Third Street North, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 715.423.8200

    Web site donated by: Nash Podvin, Attorneys at Law, S.C.
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