The Balloon-a-thon returns to the Indianapolis Air Show in 2010!
2010 Balloon-a-thon Schedule:
Friday, June 11, 2010
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM Registration of Pilots
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM Balloon tether for Veterans & Children
- 8:30 PM Balloon Glow
Saturday, June 12, 2010
- 6:15 AM Sunrise flight out of the airport from the Ultra-light airstrip on the north side of the Mount Comfort Airport
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Meet the balloon pilots at the Ultra-light air strip tent. Receive trading cards, pins, tattoos and information on how to become a hot air balloon pilot.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
- 6:15 AM Sunrise flight from Mount Comfort Airport
Hot Air Balloon Rides
VIP balloon rides will be available June 7-13 at sunrise & sunset for a $225/person DONATION (100%) supporting the Riley Children’s Hospital. Weather permitting. All ride certificates will be honored on a future date should inclement weather prohibit flights on those days.
For ride information contact:
Mark Westra, Indy Air Show Balloon-a-thon
Phone: (317) 431-1393 – NOTE This number is for Balloon-a-thon inquiries ONLY.
For all other Air Show inquiries, call (317) 335-7252.
All general Indianapolis Air Show questions should be directed here.
mwestra@starsandheights.com
alora@starsandheights.com
www.starsandheights.com
Learn more about the role of Hot Air Balloons in the History of Aviation.
Bud E. Beaver – “He’s Everybody’s Friend!”
Bud E. Beaver was Born on Aug 5, 2003 in Grand Marais MN, and made his flying debut in August of 2004! The Bud E. Beaver Hot Air Balloon stands 100 feet tall and weighs over 700 pounds. Bud E. Beaver is the only beaver living in our human world that appeals to kids of all ages. Bud E. Beaver is sure to make you laugh and will be making his first appearance at the Indianapolis Air Show Balloon-a-Thon this year. You can visit his home on the web to learn more about his story!
Balloon-a-thon Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)
Pilot Entry, Donor Info, and other participant documents
Pilot Invitation (PDF)
Registration Application (PDF)
Entry Agreement and Waiver (PDF)
Pledge Reply Form (PDF)
Donor Tracking Sheet (PDF)
Special Thanks to our 2010 Balloon-a-thon Sponsors
- AMBUCS -Amtryke therapeutic tricycles providing mobility for people with disabilites
- Barn Sign Works
- Bud E. Beaver – Special Shape Hot Air Balloon
- Daddios Italian-Pendleton, In
- Ferrell Gas -Keeping the Air Show fueled “UP”
- Impression Zoom-Quebec, Canada
- Ad Specialty products
- N.Depth Solutions -Greenfield, Awards of all types
- Old West Signs
- Stars and Heights Hot Air Balloon Rides and Promotions
- Wagon Wheel Eatery-McCordsville, IN “Home of Homemade”
- Ye Olde Headshoppe-Greenfield, Complete Salon and Spa
- Special Thanks to all our volunteers, crew and pilots who give unselfishly to put on the “Show”
