Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth :: Balloons & Dog Bowl 2011

Do you live within a 10 mile radius of Frankenmuth? If so and you would like to allow a Hot Air Balloon to land or launch from your property, please place a white sheet on the spot starting Friday early morning until Monday afternoon. Make sure your sheet can be seen from the air and when a Balloon Pilot sees it he knows you give him permission to land. Thank You for welcoming the Hot Air Balloons to our community!

Thursday, May 26

Arrival: All Balloon Teams Arrive in Frankenmuth

Friday, May 27

6:00 – 8:00 AM

Flight #1 – Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch up-wind of downtown Frankenmuth & Fly over Community

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Flight #2 – Evening Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch from Frankenmuth River Place Field (East of River Place Shops)

9:00 – 10:00 PM

15 Balloon Glow Event – Frankenmuth River Place Field, Experience the Village of Balloons! Watch 15+ tethered balloons inflate then interact with the pilots & crew.

Saturday, May 28

6:00 – 8:00 AM

Flight #3 – Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch up-wind of downtown Frankenmuth & Fly over Community

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Flight #4 – Evening Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch from Frankenmuth River Place Field (East of River Place Shops)

9:00 – 10:00 PM

15 Balloon Glow Event – Frankenmuth River Place Field, Experience the Village of Balloons! Watch 15+ tethered balloons inflate then interact with the pilots & crew.

Sunday, May 29

6:00 – 8:00 AM

Flight #5 – Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch up-wind of downtown Frankenmuth & Fly over Community

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Flight #6 – Evening Competition and Fiesta flight activity Flight to launch from Frankenmuth River Place Field (East of River Place Shops)

9:00 – 10:00 PM

15 Balloon Glow Event – Frankenmuth River Place Field, Experience the Village of Balloons! Watch 15+ tethered balloons inflate then interact with the pilots & crew.

Monday, May 30

6:00 – 8:00 AM

Flight #7 – Final Morning Competition and Fiesta flight activity

CLICK HERE FOR 2011 HOT AIR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

To get last minute location & timing on balloon launch information, contact the Bavarian Inn Lodge Operator at 989-652-7200. Organizers will keep in contact with them on their morning launch position.

FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT DOG BOWL 2011, CLICK HERE.

FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT THE HOT AIR BALLOONS DURING DOG BOWL 2011, CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE for the 2011 Great Lakes Regional Competition Map

CLICK HERE for the 2011 Pilot Rule Book

Follow details & flight updates on Twitter: http://twitter.com/GLHotAirBalloon