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Angola Balloons Aloft - 2013
Welcome to the 4th Annual Angola Balloons Aloft Official website. The Event Committee is planning another exciting year with some amazing entertainment in the sport of hot air balloons and aviation. So plan now to attend Angola Balloons Aloft on July 12 and 13, 2013 in Angola, Indiana at the Tri-State Steuben County Airport, 5220 W US Highway 20. Check out this year's schedule on the "Schedule Tab" listed above. This is a totally free event due to the generosity of our event Sponsors who are listed under the tab "Our Sponsors."
The balloon pilots returning to Angola this year are some of the area's finest pilots and will be competing for cash and prizes in this annual invitational while they fill the sky with their dazzling sight of colorful balloons. Other entertainment for 2013 will include skydiving, remote controlled aerial displays, Kid's Fun Zone and lots of great food and retail vendors. Weather conditions permitting, there will be launches on Friday evening, Saturday morning and Saturday evening with night time illuminations scheduled on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Balloons Aloft will be highlighting special shaped balloons in the 2013 lineup, an aviation-themed kid's zone and a Classic Car Display.
Angola Balloons Aloft has chosen the following two community organizations as their designated charities for 2013: Faith Community Health Clinic which serves the medical needs of the uninsured, and Compassion Pregnancy Centers of Northeastern Indiana a pro-life, faith-based, non-for-profit that offers support for women and men who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy. Proceeds from the event will be donated between these two groups.
The balloon pilots returning to Angola this year are some of the area's finest pilots and will be competing for cash and prizes in this annual invitational while they fill the sky with their dazzling sight of colorful balloons. Other entertainment for 2013 will include skydiving, remote controlled aerial displays, Kid's Fun Zone and lots of great food and retail vendors. Weather conditions permitting, there will be launches on Friday evening, Saturday morning and Saturday evening with night time illuminations scheduled on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Balloons Aloft will be highlighting special shaped balloons in the 2013 lineup, an aviation-themed kid's zone and a Classic Car Display.
Angola Balloons Aloft has chosen the following two community organizations as their designated charities for 2013: Faith Community Health Clinic which serves the medical needs of the uninsured, and Compassion Pregnancy Centers of Northeastern Indiana a pro-life, faith-based, non-for-profit that offers support for women and men who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy. Proceeds from the event will be donated between these two groups.
Balloons Aloft Bazaar & Sponsor Booths -- New to Event
Balloons Aloft will feature retail vending to be located inside the west hangar facility. Vending hours will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will include various products and arts and crafts for sale.
Make sure you take time to browse throughout the weekend at the Balloons Aloft Bazaar, west hangar, and also at the Balloons Aloft Sponsor Booths located in the newly finished main airport hangar.
Make sure you take time to browse throughout the weekend at the Balloons Aloft Bazaar, west hangar, and also at the Balloons Aloft Sponsor Booths located in the newly finished main airport hangar.
Balloons Aloft Features World Class Special Shapes
The Angola Balloons Aloft Event Committee is proud to announce this year's event feature, World Class Special-Shape Balloons. Among them will be "Arky" presented by HIS SKY Ministries. Arky is 85 feet tall, 55 feet wide, 110 feet in length, weighs 800 pounds and 241,000 cubic feet of volume. We are excited and pleased to welcome Arky to Balloons Aloft. Arky is being sponsored by Cameron Hospital and Wells Fargo Bank. This amazing balloon is sure to delight Balloons Aloft crowds!
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Betty Jean Butterfly She is the most beautiful and largest butterfly in the world and she doesn't even know it! This image and design is the sole property of Aerial Marking. Betty Jean is the world's first Butterfly Special Shape. Over 120 feet tall with wings over 125 feet long. Her total volume will be 122,500 cu feet giving her the ability to fly Pilot plus 2 passengers. Betty Jean is named after the creator's Mother, Betty Jean Romaneschi and her inspiration and guidance has served him well in all aspects of his life and career. Her love of butterflies gave him the idea to bring to life a Beautiful Butterfly that the entire world can enjoy. We are certain that Betty Jean will thrill the audiences at Balloons Aloft. Betty Jean is being sponsored by The Nature Conservancy of Indiana and First Federal Bank of Angola.
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Oggy, The Friendly Dragon Returns!
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Oggy, The Friendly Dragon delighted spectators at last year's event and is making a return trip to Angola. Oggy comes to us from Indy Hot Air in Westfield, Indiana. Oggy stands 143 feet tall, weights 900 lbs and has a cubic feet volume of 173,000. Oggy has been entertaining crowds for balloon shows for over 15 years and has a Facebook page "Oggy the Friendly Dragon". He has always been a crowd favorite for his massive size and friendly smile. We are excited to welcome Oggy back to Angola Balloons Aloft! Oggy is being sponsored by Farmers and Merchants State Bank and The Hagerman Group.
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Trine Unviersity Sponsors
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Kid's Fun Zone
Fun For The Whole Family!!
A great selection of aviation themed inflatable's that are a huge hit with kids and parents alike. From their basic airplane like bounce houses, to the space camp obstacle course, and the ultimate "Aircraft Carrier" obstacle course and slide. Ticket prices for the games are very reasonable!
Classic Car Cruise-In Scheduled for Saturday
Check out the classic cars as they arrive on Saturday. Cars will be on display from 11:00 to 4:00.
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