Changes will be implemented for health and safety at the 44th Great Pershing Balloon Derby west of Brookfield September 5th through 7th. The event’s website says there will not be a Friday South Main Night Flame or Saturday Twin Parks activities. The Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Field will be closed to spectators. Balloon flights and […]
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Pershing Balloon Derby set to kick off Friday
The 42nd Annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby will be held this weekend at Brookfield. The derby will begin with the South Main Night Flame Friday night with Saturday to include opening ceremonies, the John Petrehn Memorial Cup Flight, Twin Parks activities, the Lil Tykes Rolling to the Derby Decorating Contest, Balloon Derby Parade, a balloon […]
Pershing Balloon Derby set to launch this weekend near Brookfield
The 41st Annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby will be held in and near Brookfield this weekend. Green Hills Ballooning sponsors the festivities, which will be held in downtown Brookfield, at East Twin Parks, and at the Myron Peacher Memorial Launch Site Friday through Monday. Green Hills Ballooning President Richard Techau says that about 35 hot […]