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Brookfield, Missouri - “A Great Place to Land”

General Information

31st GREAT PERSHING BALLOON DERBY August 30 - September 3, 2007 - Brookfield, Missouri

Download our flyer as a PDF file for easy printing by clicking here!

Schedule of Events:

THURSDAY - August 30th - 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)
  • Contests held at Twin Parks Gazebo
  • Open to everyone.
  • Jr.-Sr. Queens must preregister by 8-17.

FRIDAY - August 31st

  • 9:00 a.m. - Sidewalk Sales Downtown Merchants
  • 8-9 p.m. - South Main Night Flame - South Main Street Sponsored by McDonald's Restaurant and Greg Simerman American Family Insurance

SATURDAY - September 1st

  • 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 - Bounce House - Water Slide
    Arts & Crafts - Kids Games - Food and More
  • 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
  • 1:00 p.m. - Free Entertainment at the Gazebo
  • 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 2nd

  • 7:15 a.m.* - Balloon Flight
  • 8:00 a.m. - Airplane Pilots Fly-In - N C M Regional Airport
    Pancake Breakfast served 7:30 am - 11am (open to the public)
    Free Plane Rides, Kids 8-17, All Day
    Aircraft Displays, R/C Planes
  • 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 3rd

  • 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

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

31st 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
    Sherry Techau, Event Coordinator - 660-258-5290
  • Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors: Sue Lightfoot - 660-542-0507
  • Queen Contest: Jennifer Ludington - 660-349-0195
  • Parade: Brookfield Chamber of Commerce - 660-258-7255

Pershing State Park and Brookfield, Missouri, map

Crafter Registration Form

18th ANNUAL BALLOONING IN THE PARK - Twin Parks, Downtown Brookfield, Saturday, September 1, 2007

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

Cost per booth space is $20.00 WITHOUT ELECTRICITY at Twin Parks.

Cost per booth space WITH ELECTRICITY IS $30.00 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 $20.00 PER DAY.

Please complete the registration form online here: Word File | PDF File.

Photo Gallery

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


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Please call the Chamber office or email us with any questions.


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