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Brookfield, Missouri - “A Great Place to Land”

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

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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!

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

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.

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