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Brookfield, Missouri - “A Great Place to Land”

General Information

34th GREAT PERSHING BALLOON DERBY
Labor Day weekend, Sept 2-6, 2010

Featured in the August 2010 Rural Missouri Magazine!

Our Schedule of Events:

THURSDAY - September 2nd

  • 6:00 p.m. - Queen Contest "Open to everyone"
    NEW AGE GROUPS
    Little Mr. & Miss Contest (ages 4-6); Jr. Prince & Princess (ages 7-9); Prince & Princess (ages 10-12); Junior Queen (ages 13-16); Senior Queen (ages 17-21)
    Jr.-Sr. Queens must pre-register by 08/30/10. Contests held at Twin Parks Gazebo.

FRIDAY - September 3rd

  • 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 4th

  • 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 - 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 - Balloon Derby Parade - Main Street
    Lineup 11:30 a.m. - Trinity United Methodist, 300 S. Main
  • 1-3 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 5th

  • 7:15 a.m.* - Balloon Flight
  • 7:30 a.m. - Annual Labor Day Fly-In - NCM Regional Airport
    Pancake Breakfast served 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (open to the public)
    Chillicothe Chapter EAA Free Plane Rides, Kids 7-14, starting 9 a.m.
    Lunch wagon from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Kids Ping Pong Ball Drop at 1 p.m. with Grab Bags for all Kids and larger prizes
    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 6th

  • 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

OR

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

Pershing State Park and Brookfield, Missouri, map

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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


Sponsored By Green Hills Ballooning, Inc.
Click image for a closer view...

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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

  • Fly-In: Ted Stockwell - 660-734-2505

Crafter Registration Form

21st ANNUAL BALLOONING IN THE PARK
Twin Parks, Downtown Brookfield, Saturday, Sept. 4th, 2010

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