The first balloon which carried passengers used hot air to obtain buoyancy and was built by the mans Josef and Etienne Montgolfier in Annonay, France in 1783: the first passenger flight was 19 September 1783, carrying a sheep, a duck, and a rooster.
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Where: Reno, Nev. When: Early September The Great Reno Balloon Race has come a long way since its humble start in 1982 with just 20 balloons, now showcasing up to 100 balloons and attracting an average of 120,000 spectators each year.
Centrally Located in Northwest Reno. From Lake Tahoe to the Black Rock Desert every inch of Northern Nevada has an adventure waiting and Reno is in the heart of it.
Get your camera ready: some of the world’s most beautiful places are best seen from a hot-air balloon.
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Hot Air Balloon Festivals & Shows. From the massive Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta to lower key regional gatherings, hot air balloon festivals bring the celebration to the sky.
Headline entertainment and special events calendar for Reno, NV and the surrounding area.
The Sands Regency offers a great lineup of things to do in Reno, NV. If it’s happening in Reno, it’s happening here. See our event calendar for lineup.
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world. During three days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about.
