Labor Day Weekend
Sept. 5, 6 and 7, 2009

2009 Pilots

Click here to see our
Hot Air Balloon Pilots!

2009 Sponsors

Lodging Sponsor
Hampton Inn at Alpine

Media Sponsor
NewsWest 9

Launch Site Sponsor
Sierra La Rana

Pilot Registration & Pilot/Crew/Sponsor Cookout Sponsor
AEP Texas

Propane Sponsor
West Texas Gas, Inc.

Advertising Sponsor
City of Alpine

Sponsors
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine City Limits
Big Bend Regional Medical Center
Bread & Breakfast
Fort Davis Family Practice
Fort Davis State Bank
Pete P. Gallego
McDonalds
Monica Woodall -
State Farm Insurance

Morrison True Value
Dan Petrosky, DC Clinic
Porter’s Thriftway
Primo’s Italian Cuisine
Sul Ross State University
TransPecos Banks
West Texas Realty

Pilots/Crew/ Sponsors Cookout, Potluck & Party Sponsors

Alco
Ben E Keith
Budweiser / L and F Distributors
Cilantro Slim
The Gulf Station Cafe
Johnson Feed & Western Wear
Reata Restaurant
Town & Country Store #230

Click here to become a sponsor!

 

Find Us Listed At:

www.festivalsandevents.com

www.ridetexas.com

Welcome to the
Big Bend Balloon Bash web site!

 At Sierra La Rana!
Sierra La Rana is a gated community just 2 miles south of Alpine on SH 118. Sierra La Rana is graciously opening their entire community to the public, pilots, crew and sponsors for the 2009 Big Bend Balloon Bash. Click here for map

Since 1987, the Big Bend Balloon Bash has provided an unforgettable experience for sport hot air balloon pilots, sponsors, vendors, and families. Over the three-day Labor Day Weekend, each day offers the chance to create and capture memories unique to the high mountain desert region of Alpine, Texas, and the Big Bend.

Come join us this year for another fun-filled weekend of aerial displays and special events.

  • If you are a pilot, please see our Pilot Information.
     
  • If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please see our Sponsorship Information. The Big Bend Balloon Bash is presented by the Big Bend Hot Air Balloon Association, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
     
  • If you are interested in a vendor spot at the Bash, please see our Vendor Information.

For any other information or if you have questions, browse through our website or contact us. Be sure to check out photos from recent rallies: