Louisiana Ballooning Championships - Overall Events Schedule

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TIME	EVENT	SPONSORS
6:30AM-9:00AM	1st Competition [+]	WBRZ
Each morning you should plan to be at seated the field by 6:30 to see what many people believe is the best time to see ALL the balloons flying and it is generally cooler in the morning. The balloons will take off upwind from the field and will fly over Pennington as they drop a bean-bag marker onto a target.
SITE CLOSED – NO ACTIVITIES BETWEEN 9:00am - 4:00pm
4:00PM-8:00PM	Children’s Village [+]	BREC
BREC's Children's Village (moved to Pennington) has expanded to include a host of activities, artists, food, and fun for the entire family. Some of the free activities include: pony rides, water slides/inflatables, rock wall, face painting, arts and crafts, and much more. Click here to visit the Children's Village Page
4:00PM-10:00PM	Entertainment Stage	Cox Communications
6:00PM	Demonstration Parachute Team [+]	US Army
The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. Visit the Black Daggers Website
6:30PM	Mass Ascension from Field [+]	The Advocate
Each afternoon, half of the balloons (approx. 30+) will set-up on the Pennington field and take-off. This event permits the crowd to walk about the field and visit the crews. It is a great time to take close-up pictures of the inflation process. Also one balloon will take off as “the hare” and soon after the other balloons will chase the hare as “the hounds”.
8:00PM	Balloon Glow [+]	Mockler Beverage
Friday and Saturday evenings after sunset, many people make a special trip to see the balloon glow that resembles huge lighted ornaments. Half of the balloons (approx. 30+) will inflate on the Pennington field and flash their burners synchronized to the announcer's instructions: "all burn","twinkle burn", etc.
9:00PM	Demonstration Parachute Team [+]	US Army
The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. Visit the Black Daggers Website
9:30PM	Fireworks Presentation [+]	Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
The skies will glow with spectacular fireworks on Friday and Saturday night at 9:30pm, following the balloon glow, and will provide a dramatic grand finale. This display is quickly gaining recognition as the best fireworks show in the area. Click here to visit the Fireworks Page
10:00PM	Site Closes
No ice chests, pets, tents or cabanas, motorized vehicles, or smoking near balloons.
TIME	EVENT	SPONSORS
6:30AM-9:00AM	2nd Competition [+] Key Grab	Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Each morning you should plan to be at seated the field by 6:30 to see what many people believe is the best time to see ALL the balloons flying and it is generally cooler in the morning. The balloons will take off upwind from the field and will fly over Pennington as they drop a bean-bag marker onto a target.
SITE CLOSED – NO ACTIVITIES BETWEEN 9:00am - 3:00pm
4:00PM-8:00PM	Children’s Village [+]	BREC
BREC's Children's Village (moved to Pennington) has expanded to include a host of activities, artists, food, and fun for the entire family. Some of the free activities include: pony rides, water slides/inflatables, rock wall, face painting, arts and crafts, and much more. Click here to visit the Children's Village Page
3:00PM-10:00PM	Entertainment Stage	Cox Communications
6:00PM	Demonstration Parachute Team [+]	US Army
The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. Visit the Black Daggers Website
6:30PM	Mass Ascension from Field [+]	Coca-Cola
Each afternoon, half of the balloons (approx. 30+) will set-up on the Pennington field and take-off. This event permits the crowd to walk about the field and visit the crews. It is a great time to take close-up pictures of the inflation process. Also one balloon will take off as “the hare” and soon after the other balloons will chase the hare as “the hounds”.
8:00PM	Balloon Glow [+]	BR Convention & Visitors Bureau
Friday and Saturday evenings after sunset, many people make a special trip to see the balloon glow that resembles huge lighted ornaments. Half of the balloons (approx. 30+) will inflate on the Pennington field and flash their burners synchronized to the announcer's instructions: "all burn","twinkle burn", etc.
9:00PM	Demonstration Parachute Team [+]	US Army
The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. Visit the Black Daggers Website
9:30PM	Fireworks Presentation [+]	Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
The skies will glow with spectacular fireworks on Friday and Saturday night at 9:30pm, following the balloon glow, and will provide a dramatic grand finale. This display is quickly gaining recognition as the best fireworks show in the area. Click here to visit the Fireworks Page
10:00PM	Site Closes
No ice chests, pets, tents or cabanas, motorized vehicles, or smoking near balloons.
TIME	EVENT	SPONSORS
6:30AM-9:00AM	3rd Competition [+] Key Grab	Louisiana Lottery
Each morning you should plan to be at seated the field by 6:30 to see what many people believe is the best time to see ALL the balloons flying and it is generally cooler in the morning. The balloons will take off upwind from the field and will fly over Pennington as they drop a bean-bag marker onto a target.