| EARLY ALERT - 2004 The Ohio Challenge |
| Monday, March 29, 2004 8:33:35 AM - Middletown Ohio |
MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
Event: Second Annual Ohio Challenge
Hot Air Balloon Competition Event
Date/Time: Vendors/Entertainment
Friday, July 23 – 4 to 10:30 pm
Saturday, July 24 – Noon to 10:30 pm
Sunday, July 25 – Noon to 7 pm
Grounds are open for early morning flight viewing.
Flights: Weather permitting, early morning and early evening flights. Friday and Saturday night balloon glows.
Why it is special: Middletown was the site of the 10-day, U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships in 1992, 1993 and 1994 when the top 100 hot air balloon pilots flew in competition to win the national title and qualify for world events.
That very popular event planted the seeds which now are blooming as an annual top quality hot air balloon sanctioned competition. The best 30-35 regional hot air balloon pilots will compete for points toward their national standings. In addition, specialty balloons will also entertain the crowds.
Site: Smith Park (site of the Nationals), downtown Middletown, Ohio. Exit I-75 at SR 122(Exit 32) and follow signs to the downtown area. Middletown is mid-way between Dayton and Cincinnati, just off I-75 with easy access to many area attractions.
Cost: Free entry to launch and festival site. $5 fee for on-site parking.
Extras: Juried arts and crafts show; live entertainment; the most popular local festival foods; carnival rides; many, many other attractions
Organized by: The Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe & Trenton, 1500 Central Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Committee: Chairman Dan Sack, President and Owner, The Fourth R of Southwestern Ohio;
Past Chairman David Pearce, Senior Vice President, Bank One, NA;
Vice-Chair Ginger Bruggeman, Senior Associate of Development, United Way of Middletown;
Balloon Pilot Dr. Mark Frazer, Summit Family Physicians;
Balloon Pilot James Wannemacher, Triple J Investments;
Chamber Event Director Kathy Venturella; Publicist Ann Mort, inTown Magazine.
Sponsors: A combined, public/private project, the Ohio Challenge will bring together government, business, non-profit groups and individuals working together for the good of the total community.
Ann Mort
InTown Magazine - 513-424-2038
Middletown Convention and Visitors Bureau - 513-422-3030
Contact:
Ann Mort, Publicity –
513-424-2038, Rmort@cinci.rr.com
Kathy Venturella, Chamber Events Director –
513-422-4551, Kathy@thechamberofcommerce.org
www.ohiochallenge.com
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