2004 Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

NEWS RELEASE

For more information:   Official Balloon Phone Line – 513-571-2290 – July 3 through July 26

Ann Mort, Publicity – 513-424-2038, Rmort@cinci.rr.com

Kathy Venturella, Chamber Event Coordinator-513-422-4551,kathy@thechamberofcommerce.org  www.ohiochallenge.com

For immediate release

July 5, 2004

OHIO CHALLENGE BALLOON INFORMATION NUMBER

For Ohio Challenge Information call 513-571-2290.

To better serve those requesting information about the upcoming Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival, a dedicated cell telephone line has been established which will be answered by knowledgeable balloon committee members prior to and during the event, July 5 through July 26.

The 2004 Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held at Smith Park, 500 Tytus Avenue in downtown Middletown. Take I-75, exit 32 and follow the signs to the site near Hook Field airport.  Besides the twice daily hot air balloon flights, weather permitting, the festival planners will also include arts and crafts, the best of local festival foods, a children’s carnival, sky divers, rugby games, authentic Indian drum circle and dancing, a family balloon discovery center and entertainment on the outdoor stage. Admission to the festival site is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Grounds are open for the early morning flights with limited morning food service and free parking. Festival hours, with vendors and entertainment, are Friday 4 to 10:30 pm, Saturday Noon to 10:30 pm and Sunday, Noon to 7 pm.

For more information, call 513-571-2290 or visit www.ohiochallenge.com                        ####