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May 10th, 2012

LINDY BALLOON PLANS TO FLY AT MIDUSA OHIO CHALLENGE FESTIVAL

March 6th, 2012

MIDUSA OHIO CHALLENGE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL PLANS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

July 26, 2011

2012 MIDUSA OHIO CHALLENGE CHANGES DATES

Dates for next year’s MidUSA Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon festival have been changed to July 13-14, 2012.  Moving the event one weekend earlier was necessary due to a change in several other balloon competition events.

According to Dr Mark Frazer, Pilot Committee Chair, “The 2012 National competition in Longview, Texas, moved to an earlier date which caused a ripple effect along the line of events leading up to the Nationals. The best balloon pilots want to compete in as many events as possible to build up their points totals and be eligible for the Nationals which invites only the top 50 competitors.  So, we will go one week earlier since our event is one of the best competitions available.”

Maria Langendorf, Event Chair, said, “Not only will the date be changed, but there will be several tweaks of the operation as well, such as premium parking available inside the park, and special events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event. Parking for those with Handicap parking placards is already inside the park. This new level of parking will allow others to pay a premium fee and have that same close-in parking.”

For more information about the 10th annual MidUSA Ohio Challenge event next year on July 13-14, 2012, visit the website at www.midusaohiochallenge.com.