2008 Schedule Of Events


Antelope Island Balloon Stampede | September 19-20, 2008
Davis County, Utah | Presented By: Davis Chamber of Commerce


  1. All AIBS related activities on the island take place at White Rock Bay (WRB). Activities include Causeway and Ranger Red appearances, Photography Classes, Ballooning Classes (mechanics, nature, costs, process), Live Entertainment, Giveaways, Guided Nature Hikes, and Tethered Balloon Flights from Morningstar Balloons (weather permitting).
  2. Main Vendor area is at White Rock Bay (WRB). The concessions at Buffalo Point (BP)
    and Bridger Bay (BB) will be open as well..
  3. The Island Concessions and Fielding Garr Ranch (FGR) will be open.

Exact agenda and schedule may vary due to weather and other factors.

  Thursday, September 19, 2008 - TV Stations Invited

Selected Schools - Balloonists visit selected area schools


  Friday, September 19, 2008

7:00 AM VIP Rides - Balloon launches for sponsors (weather permitting). Media.
9 - 11 AM Corporate Sponsor/VIP Breakfast ( Balloonists and VIPs only)
9 AM - 8 PM Visitor Center Open to Public
9 AM - 6 PM Garr Ranch Open to Public
12 Noon Balloonists meeting (WRB) conducted by Mike Bauwens - Balloonmeister (Balloonists only)
5 - 6 PM Balloonists Dinner and Social (VIP Tent) (Balloonists only)
5 PM Vendors (WRB and BP) Open to Pubic. Flight for hire begins.
6 - 8 PM DJ/Emcee - Entertainment begins on stage
6 PM Antelope Challenge begins - Competition Flight
7:30 - 9 PM Entertainment
Evening Tethered Balloon Flights (weather permitting)
Dusk Balloon Glow (WRB) (weather permitting)
10 PM Close
   

   
  Saturday, September 20, 2008

6 AM Corporate Sponsor/VIP Breakfast (VIPs only)
7 - 9 AM DJ/Emcee
7 - 9 AM Grand Ascension (weather permitting)
7 - 9 AM Flight for hire
8 AM to close (BP) Concession and Vendor booths open to the public
9 AM - 8 PM Visitor Center open to public
9 AM - 6 PM Garr Ranch House Open to public: pioneer/ranch games, cowboy music and poetry.
10 AM - 5 PM "Kids Corral" sand art craft, birdfeeder creation, birdwatcher hat making, "prize" fishing booth and more!
5 PM Balloonist Buffet / Awards in VIP Tent Area (Balloonists only)
6 PM Antelope Challenge (WRB) - all categories (weather permitting)
7:30 - 9 PM Entertainment (WRB)
Dusk Balloon Glow (WRB) (weather permitting)
10 PM Close

NOTE: Schedule subject to change


Antelope Island State Park Schedule

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