In early September, the sky over Reno is accented with colorful hot air balloons soaring in the Great Reno Balloon Races. The nation's largest free ballooning event is held each year at Rancho San Rafael Park with more 100 hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes.
The two day event begins before sunrise with the Dawn Patrol testing for ballooning conditions, followed by the Glow Show, a shimmering display of balloons with interior lights against the dark sky, set to music.
As the sun slowly illuminates the dark landscape, balloonist prepare for the Mass Ascension and on signal, lift-off as a group.
The Hare and Hound is a popular race where the Hares, two balloons in the shape of bees carrying flags, are chased by the other balloons, the hounds. The Hounds that capture the flags, win the race.
A new event, the Balloon Blackjack Tournament, is played by dropping beanbags on large playing cards below, as they ascend.
With all the activity in the sky, there's plenty of entertainment on the ground for spectators at Balloon Boulevard. This is one time when you don’t want to forget to bring your camera; you might just get a free balloon ride!
What
an exciting and interesting photo-adventure this day has been. I love
it when I am drawn to an area and not knowing what to expect I get
treated to new experiences.
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