The Great Reno Balloon Race
great reno balloon race grbr annual hotair balloon race held reno nevada rancho san rafael park located west university nevada reno event celebrated th year coordination race managed team paid staff volunteer great reno balloon race largest free hotair ballooning event united state held first weekend labor day grbr draw average crowd year making largest free event northern nevada race includes entrant across united state well numerous country first balloon race held balloon participating today balloon participate annually one main show threeday event great reno balloon race dawn patrol term solidified board trustee federal aviation official approved predawn flying regulation safety precaution special navigation light became standard began launching balloon sunrise dawn patrol pilot face unstable predawn air condition dawn patrol mark beginning balloon race since dawn patrol pilot light lantern glow show intent balloon take appearance similar paper lantern mark beginning balloon race covid pandemic th edition scheduled deferred year great reno balloon race volunteer aeronaut contribute running event aeronaut team consists people provide help area including field setup pilot crewing upkeep ground also assist everyone involved race organizer pilot sponsor spectator volunteer group meet monthly work shift actual event grbr c organization bulk funding come fee corporate sponsorship hot air balloon festival hot air ballooning wwwrenoballooncom