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Brookfield, Missouri - “A Great Place to Land”

General Information

33rd GREAT PERSHING BALLOON DERBY
Labor Day weekend, Sept 3,4,5,6, & 7, 2009

Download our flyer as a PDF file for easy printing by clicking here! (169KB PDF)

Our 2009 Schedule of Events:

THURSDAY - September 3rd

  • 5:00 p.m. - Mustang Amusements Blowup Carnival for Kids - East Twin Parks - Open til 10:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. - Little Miss Contest (Ages 4-6), Jr. Princess Contest (Ages 7-9), Princess Contest (Ages 10-12), Junior Queen Contest (Ages 13-15), Senior Queen Contest (Ages 16-18).
    Open to everyone. Jr.-Sr. Queens must pre-register by 8-31. Contests held at Twin Parks Gazebo.

FRIDAY - September 4th

  • 9:00 a.m. - Sidewalk Sales Downtown Merchants
  • 5:00 p.m. - Mustang Amusements Blowup Carnival for Kids - East Twin Parks - Open til 11:00 p.m.
  • 8-9 p.m. - South Main Night Flame -South Main Street sponsored by McDonald's Restaurant and Greg Simerman American Family Insurance.

SATURDAY - September 5th

  • 7:00 a.m.* - Opening Ceremonies - Dick Liedorff M.C.
  • 7:15 a.m.* - John Petrehn Memorial Cup Flight
  • 9:00 a.m. - Sidewalk Sales - Downtown Merchants
    East Twin Park -Arts & Crafts - Kids Games Food and More
  • 10:00 a.m. - Mustang Amusements Blowup Carnival for Kids - East Twin Parks - Open til 11:00 p.m.
  • 10:00 a.m. - Baby Show - Gazebo - East Twin Parks
    Registration Begins at 9:30
    8 Boys & Girls Age groups - 0 Months thru 3 Years
  • Noon - Balloonist Parade - Main Street
  • 1-3 p.m. - Free Entertainment at the Gazebo: "Charlie Sings Country"
  • 4:00 p.m.* - Gates Open Launch Site
  • 6:00 p.m.* - Balloon Flight
  • 8:00 p.m.* - Basel Downey Memorial Launch Site Nite Lite
    Sponsored by AmerenUE & Pepsi Cola Bottling
  • 9:00 p.m. - Balloon Derby Dance - Elks Lodge
    Free Admission & Open To The Public
    Old Time Rock n' Roll by "Midlife Crisis"

SUNDAY - September 6th

  • 7:15 a.m.* - Balloon Flight
  • 4:00 p.m.* - Gates Open Launch Site
  • 6:00 p.m.* - Balloon Flight
  • 8:00 p.m.* - Basel Downey Memorial Launch Site Nite Lite
    Sponsored by AmerenUE & Pepsi Cola Bottling

MONDAY - September 7th

  • 7:15 a.m.* - Balloon Flight

*Indicates Event Takes Place at the Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Site.
BOLD indicates Event with Balloons.
All events subject to weather.

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Launch Site Admission: $2.00 per person or maximum of $6.00 per vehicle; Children under 4 FREE

Weekend Passes: Available for $15.00 at Brookfield Chamber of Commerce and NCM Graphics. Allows admission of all occupants of one vehicle.

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Lots of Good Food & Balloon Souvenirs available at Launch Site!

T-Shirts: 2-4 thru 10-12 Youth - $12.00; Small thru XL Adult - $15.00; 2XL thru 5XL Adult - $17.00

Sweatshirts: S thru 3XL - $20.00

Multiple colors available.

Souvenir Programs - $2.00

Great Pershing Balloon Derby T-Shirts available
Sponsored By Green Hills Ballooning, Inc.

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For Information Call:

  • General Information: Brookfield Chamber of Commerce - 660-258-7255

  • Event Coordinator: Fran Graff - 660-258-7255

  • Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors: Sue Lightfoot - 660-329-0682

  • Queen Contest/Baby Show: Jennifer Ludington - 660-591-6618

  • Parade: Brookfield Chamber of Commerce - 660-258-7255

  • T-Shirt: Dee White - 660-412-4232

Pershing State Park and Brookfield, Missouri, map

Crafter Registration Form

20th ANNUAL BALLOONING IN THE PARK
Twin Parks, Downtown Brookfield, Saturday, Sept. 5th, 2009

Booth space is 12 x 12 and is on a first come, first served basis. (If you want a certain spot, plan to get there early.) Set up is in East Twin Parks on Main Street, Downtown Brookfield, MO.

Cost per booth space is $25.00 WITHOUT ELECTRICITY at Twin Parks

Cost per booth space WITH ELECTRICITY IS $35.00 AT Twin Parks (one 30 amp/110 volt provided, extra circuits are an additional $10.00)

You can have more than one booth space. If using more than one space (12 x 12) you are expected to pay for the spaces used.

Craft booth space is also available on the BALLOON SIGHT for both Saturday and Sunday for an additional $25.00 PER DAY.

Please complete the registration form online here: PDF File.

Photo Gallery

Enjoy these photos of the Great Pershing Balloon Derby held each Labor Day weekend


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101 South Main Street, Brookfield, Missouri 64628
Phone & Fax: 660-258-7255
Email: chamber@brookfieldmochamber.com