Labor Day Weekend
Sept. 3, 4, and 5, 2011

2011 Pilots

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to see our 2011 Pilots!

2011 Sponsors

Lodging Sponsor
Hampton Inn at Alpine

Media Sponsor
NewWest9

Launch Site Sponsor
City of Alpine

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

Propane Sponsor
West Texas Gas, Inc.

Advertising Sponsor
City of Alpine

Sponsors
Alpine Avalanche
Big Bend Regional Medical Center
Big Bend Telephone Company
Fort Davis Family Practice
Fort Davis State Bank
Honorable Pete P. Gallego
Magoo’s Bar & Grill
McCoys
McDonald’s of Alpine
Monica Woodall-State Farm
Morrisons True Value
Propane Council of Texas
Portor’s Thriftway
Robert Randolph
Sul Ross State University
Texas Fusion
TransPecos Banks
Wes Tex Community Credit Union
West Texas National Bank
West Texas Realty

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Big Bend Balloon Bash web site!

 Alpine-Casparis Airport in Alpine, TX

FREE Admission and Open to the Public!
Pets NOT allowed at the airport due to Liability
and the loud noise created by the balloons burners

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: