Great Texas Balloon Race
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mbooda
N 32° 23.479 W 094° 42.652
15S E 339079 N 3585098
Held at the Gregg County airport south of Longview, the longest running hot-air balloon event in Texas.
Waymark Code: WMAEC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2006
Views: 116
A world class event attracting the very best competitive pilots from across the United States and the world. Competitive Balloon Flights begin the event on Friday morning with a flight over the City of Longview. The Texas State Championship is decided during the weekend event.
Balloon Glows on Friday and Saturday night entertain crowds with an awesome display of color and excitment. One of the most popular things to do at the event as the public is able to get up close and watch how balloons are inflated and operate.
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Date(s): From: 07/30/2010 To: 08/01/2010
Number of Balloons in Attendence: 75
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Visit Instructions:
Attend the festival.
Give the name of the event.
Post the coordinates of the launch field.
Give the city, state/prov, and country.
Tell us the number of balloons participating.
Post the associated website if available and/or the organizing group.
Post a picture of yourself with one of the pilots, crew, volunteers, or in front of one of the balloons involved with the rally. (Pilots and crew are usually very approachable and willing to help.)