Daily, Memorial Day - Labor Day Don't miss the sight of tethered hot air balloons, which illuminate the skies with their soft light! Tether Rides only last approximately 10 minutes as the hot air balloon is tied to the ground and only climbs about 100 feet. Anthony's relationship with the Bronx is such an example! Your User ID or Password reset link will be sent to you. Weather permitting, about twenty balloons will launch from the Mount Hope Balloon Field on the mornings of September 10th & 11th, and the evenings of September 9th & 10th. Booth space is all outside, downtown on the old fashioned square. I've talked to some friends and we've decided we want to purchase twenty-three bricks in memory of the NYPD members who were taken on 9-11. Thanks for your quick response. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog to the Great Balloon Glow. I will try to come to the dedication. The Caldwell Fire Dept. Keep up the remembrance. Kansas City has a long history of ballooning. Other popular activities include Balloon Glow. This. Kansas City has a long history of ballooning. National WWI Museum and Memorial The event is free and open to the public. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2023. Search and post upcoming hot air balloon festivals nationwide - check back often! Most of the balloon-related activities will be held at the Anthony Municipal Airport, but theyll also have lots of fun activities and things to do in the town of Anthony, Kansas during the festival. Because hot air balloons can only go up safely when weather conditions are just perfect, you can't reserve a ride in advance, and rides might be canceled at the last minute. 2 Memorial Drive, Thank You for all that you are doing.I had the honor of knowing Joe Spor.Please send me updates and a brochure.. Beginning at 6 p.m. the public is encouraged to gather safely on the 47 acres with friends and family to listen to live music, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck and picnic. Jesse and Mae Wymer lived in Anthony forever, as far as I can remember. She had cancer from 8-1-2001 until she died on 12-8-2001. My parents grew up and are buried in Anthony. var username = "info"; Balloonsalso called dirigibles or air shipswere primarily used in WWI to collect reconnaissance miles above the front lines. The Kansas City Star. These are easy-on-the-budget events and deals you'll love. See where (and when) Kids Eat Free & Cheap in Wichita. Kansas City's Premier Hot Air Balloon Ride Company Flying in Kansas and Missouri, Old World Balloonery offers champagne balloon rides in the Kansas City Metro Area - giving you some of the most beautiful views in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. of peaceful scenery and magnificent marketing. I just wanted to say thank you. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Huff 'n Puff, scheduled for Sept. 10-12, will take place at Mount Hope . Balloon glow, Friday evening, 3 hot air balloon races, weather permitting, held at Industrial Park. Most of the balloon-related activities will be held at the Anthony Municipal Airport, but they'll also have lots of fun activities and things to do in the town of Anthony, Kansas during the festival. 2:09. You should be congratulated for the wonderful website you all put together. Hop in your car and travel to the beautiful small town of Anthony in Southern Kansas for the 22nd Annual Sunflower Balloon Fest. My dear friend, Jimmy Boyle, asked if I would place the Anthony Kansas Memorial on my web site - Keystone-FDNY-Retirees . I read about you guys in the Daily News on 3/23/04. A century later, the Museum and Memorial invites the public to observe the magnificence of hot air balloons during an evening balloon glow. Hot air balloons will be grounded, and propane burners will be periodically lit to keep the balloons inflated. KS 66204. KS I thought that by now I had known of all of those I had been friends with that died so it was a shock. Balloons . The balloons will be located on the North and Southeast Lawns, and the public will be permitted to gather around them. I will pass the word around about the 9/11 memorial. "Sorry to miss Anthony's 9-11 Service. The Great Balloon Glow, in partnership with Cumulus Radio, will begin around 8:30 p.m. and last for over an hour. ", "Sorry I'm going to miss it. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,