Balloon Stampede

Walla Walla Balloon Stampede - 2009

May 8, 9, & 10, 2009 Walla Walla County Fairgrounds The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to produce the 35th Annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede! The longest running Balloon Stampede in the Pacific Northwest. Every year we marvel at how our hometown event has grown to be a prominent regional, even national event! While the economic significance of the Balloon Stampede is obvious, it is important that we remember the event’s roots – it should first and foremost be a FAMILY EVENT, with fun and entertainment for all ages. This event is made possible through the generous spo ...
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Walla Walla 2007 - Hot Air Balloon Stampede

May 11, 12, & 13, 2007 - Walla Walla County Fairgrounds The excitement of hot air ballooning in the Northwest returns to the Walla Walla Valley—the place where it all began—for the 33rd Annual celebration of the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. The Pacific Northwest's first and most prestigious hot air balloon rally of the season brings up to 40 of the finest pilots to Walla Walla. The weekend features breath-taking sunrise flights daily and a Saturday "Nite Glow Show." Spend a family fun-filled weekend at the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. Kick up your heels, get your face painted, and shop ...
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Walla Walla Balloon Stampede 2006

Its Almost Time for the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede for 2006 - May 12, May 13, May 14 If you want to spend the weekend watching or chasing hot air balloons, this is a weekend for you to visit walla walla or if you live here to invite all your balloon loving friends. The Walla Walla Chamber always puts on a great event with the help from many local sponsors and volunteers. With around 40 hot air balloon's and beautiful weather(crossing our fingers as always), you can expect a picture perfect photos of the 6am morning launches and the spectacular "Nite Glow Show". Night glow is an even ...
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Night Glow - Balloon Stampede 2005

[b]Weather cooperating on a beautiful spring night, we were able to witness the burning glow from the hot air balloons.[/b] Another successful night glow and nearing towards the end of the weekend. Weather permiting on sunday morning we may see another sunrise launch of balloons. There are a multitude of small booths with many interesting items with a few of them being practicle and useful. Also with most events you can get your fill on hot dogs w/kraut, popcorn, cotton candy and many other types of "fair food". The day was filled with an enjoyable time walking around the booths, dis ...
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Balloons, Wineries and History

[b]Balloon Stampede is coming and Walla Walla offers much more than Balloons.[/b] If your visiting Walla Walla for the Balloons or you are an area resident, you can't help but notice the buzz from the Hot Air Balloons. The Balloons will hopefully enjoy beautiful weather so that they will be able to have many successful launches. There is a wonderful schedule of activities that revolve around the stampede, but while your visiting or have visitors in your house make sure you get the full tour of Walla Walla. Walla Walla just finished another Wine Weekend where local wineries opened bo ...
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Walla Walla Balloon Stampede - 2005

[b]Preperations have begun for 31st Annual celebration of the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, May 13-15.[/b] Already the official logos have been unveiled and a new crop of Balloon Stampede apparel and memorabilia are available to be purchased. There is a [a href='http://graylineseattle.com/getaways.cfm/mode/detail/product_id/1202' target='_blank']Walla Walla Balloon Launch and Wine Excursion[/a] being marketed to those living on the other side of the Cascades and local businesses are preparing to welcome visitors from far and wide. The Balloon Stampede begins early with up to 40 hot air bal ...
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