Sunflower Balloon Fest Mixer

Event Details

Balloon pilots, families and crews arriving all day.
Tours of Historical Museum of Anthony at no charge from 10 a.m.–noon, 1-4 p.m.
Wichita VA Mobile Vet Center - Readjustment counseling & information resources to Veterans - All day
5:30-7:00 p.m. – Mixer for pilots, sponsors & crew at Anthony Municipal Hall
Friday Evening at the Airport
If weather permits the 500 lb, 110' tall Jack-And-The-Box Hot Air Balloon will fly or glow at the Anthony Airport
7:30 p.m. - Possible flight or balloon glow.
Refueling at Anthony Airport if there is a glow, tether or flight!
Fireworks Display at dark
Saturday, May 11
§ 6 a.m. – Pilot Briefing at Anthony Airport Pilot’s Lounge
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. - Launch window with balloons flying out of Anthony Airport (weather permitting)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Shell Tent Science Activities for Kids in Downtown Anthony-“Come by the Shell Tent on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to see the Shell Pennzoil Nascar”
All Day - US Army National Guard Free Climbing Wall - Mechanical Bull - Joust Pit - Gaming System Located west of the Chamber Office
All Day - Sunflower Photo Booth × Pictures just $1 × Located east of Bank of Kansas ×
Powered Parachutes - Off and on all day at the Anthony Airport - weather permitting
8 - 8:30 a.m. - Walk Kansas Fun Run Registration at Higher Grounds & Leather Bounds
9 a.m. - Walk Kansas Fun Run - For Information contact Megan Ferrell (620-842-5445)
Wichita VA Mobile Vet Center - Readjustment counseling & information resources to Veterans - All day
6:30 – 7:30 a.m. Launch Window-Balloons fly out of Anthony Airport (weather permitting).
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Show & Shine Car Show at the Harper Co Courthouse
Tours of Historical Museum of Anthony at no charge from 10–noon, 1-4 p.m.
11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - F-4 Flight Simulator
12 – 1:30 p.m. – Scout Troop #855 Dutch-Oven Feed; at Wayne Dennis Parking Lot
1 - 3 p.m. - Walk-Around-Magic Show by Bob Phillips .
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. – Lineup for Parade.
2 p.m. – Sunflowersm Balloon Fest Parade, Downtown Anthony
5:30 p.m. – Pilot Briefing at Anthony Airport Pilot’s Lounge
6 – 7 p.m. – Launch Window-Balloons launch from Anthony Airport (weather permitting).
If weather permits the 500 lb, 110' tall Jack N D Box Hot Air Balloon will fly or glow at the Anthony Airport
8:30 - p.m. – Possible Glow/Tether at the Anthony Airport
Sunday
6 a.m. – Pilot Briefing at Anthony Airport Pilot’s Lounge
6:30 – 7:30 a.m. – Launch Window-Balloons fly from Anthony Airport (weather permitting).
Hot Air Balloon Rides ($150). Call for reservations to Chamber Office – 620-842-5456.
Admission is FREE for the spectators, who are advised to wear comfortable clothing and bring a lawn chair and your camera. www.sunflowerballooonfest.com
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