2016 Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair

APOLLO AMIGOS REGISTRATION

Lake Havasu State Park 699 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, Az. 86403 Check in 2:00 PM Check out 12 noon Park phone 928-855-2784

WHEN: January 14 - 18, 2016 Leave the 18th

You are cordially invited to “Party in the Sky!” at the 6th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair; designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association (see note below) -- an event you do not want to miss! This year's Balloon Festival will offer all kinds of activities including:

Mass Ascensions / Balloon Night Glow / Carnival Rides & Events
Sky Diver Jumps & Shows / Arts & Crafts / Gondola & SkyBox Club
Dog Shows / Kids' Events / Kite Displays
Balloon Rides* / Live Music / RC Plane Shows
Food Vendors / Beer Garden / Walk-In Balloons
Bi-Plane Shows / Vintage/Classic Car Show / Daily Entertainment


2015's event drew 24,000 attendees and proudly flew 78 balloons, all invite only, with one very special guest, Lord Mayor all the way from London, England. For 2016, expect more fantastic SKY CANDY soaring over Lake Havasu City and in and around the Channel and the London Bridge again! Watch as the giant balloons lightly touch the water and quickly ascend (coined a “splash and dash”).
Bring your cameras and watch as the balloon teams ready their rides for ascent and experience up close and personal the heat of the burners as the teams rise into the sky. Balloon teams will be available throughout the weekend to talk about the art and history of hot air balloons.
Make your festival experience memorable by booking a hot air balloon flight*:
Untethered balloon rides*: $200
Tethered balloon rides*: $20
MORNING/EVENING ASCENSION* LOCATIONS
Depending on wind conditions, the balloonists will begin ascension normally on the Island; but some may ascend at various locations around the city. Many balloons will begin ascension in the parking lots and empty lots around the London Bridge and on the London Bridge Resort golf course. Some may even begin ascension up at the airport.

*Balloon flight fees are subject to change. Mass Ascensions and balloon rides may be cancelled based on weather conditions. Event dates and times are subject to change. Please contact event coordinator to verify information.

Note: American Bus Association - ABA's Top 100 Events in North America is an annual compendium of the best events for group travel in the United States and Canada. Each spring, a committee of ABA-member motorcoach and tour operators selects the Top 100 Events for the subsequent year; the list is unveiled in September. Winners are chosen from hundreds of celebrations, festivals, fairs and more that have been nominated by ABA members. - See more at: http://www.buses.org/news-publications/top-100#sthash.WBvNbLi2.dpuf

Click on the red highlighted items to get more RV camping information.

Arizona reservation Center 520-586-2283 to check for openings at Havasu State Park

Good Sam RV Club Park located at Site Six on the island

www.havasuballoonfest.com

Also try this; http://www.havasuballoonfest.com/rv-reservations/rv-dry-camping.html

RALLY INFORMATION:

Rally begins Thursday January 14 with happy hour at 4:30 pm. As of this writing there are no sites available at Havasu State Park but possibly some may open (520-586-2283 to check for openings) The park has 50 amp electrical hookups and potable water. A paid camping permit entities the holder to use of the shower/restroom, water, dump station and use of park day-use facilities. Sites include a picnic table and fire ring and most include shade ramadas.

Besides enjoying the fabulous Balloon Festival the park offers much more to see and do. There is good bass fishing in the lake and the park has a fish cleaning station. The Arroyo Camino Interpretive Garden showcases the diverse life that exists within the park and this area of the desert. Plant life is diverse, birds, lizards and desert cottontails are common sights. The park is also habitat for many animals including foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, thankfully they are rarely seen. There are 2 boat ramps located within the park. Take the water taxi across the lake and enjoy the casinos.

TO REGISTER: Amigos wishing to join us who will be staying at other RV sites or were able to get one that opened at the park please email me at for group planning purposes.

Copy the links below to your browser for information or go to the Amigos web site to view.

Pilots and balloons: http://www.havasuballoonfest.com/pilots-balloons.html

Balloon photo gallery: http://www.havasuballoonfest.com/photos/photo-gallery.html

Balloon photo contest: http://www.havasuballoonfest.com/photos/photo-contest.html

Directions: https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=directions+to+lake+havasu+state+park

View park layout: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/LAHA/downloads/LAHA_Park_Map.pdf

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HAVASU BALLOON FESTIVAL

RALLY REGISTRATION

RESERVATION DEADLINE: January 2, 2016

MAIL THIS FORM TO RALLY MASTER MANNI RAMONDO

7019 Shearwater Way, San Jose, California 95120

Those who have a reserved site at Havasu State Park, but have not yet paid, please mail your check, made out to Apollo Amigos, to Barbara Nelson @ 17535 Caton Court, Riverside Ca. 92504

FEE: $126.00 -- Parking and fees for four (4) nights

Reserved Site Attendees please complete this information

RESERVED SITE NAME: ______

CELL PHONE (HIS) ______CELL PHONE (HERS) ______

ARRIVAL DATE: ______DEPARTURE DATE: ______

I/We will attend but will be parked at another location:

NAME: ______

CELL PHONE (HIS) ______CELL PHONE (HERS) ______

ARRIVAL DATE: ______DEPARTURE DATE: ______

VOLUNTEERS FOR MEALS - Host will contact you to discuss meal preparation

I/WE WOULD LOVE TO PREPARE A BREAKFAST ______DINNER ______HELP______

Meal costs will be distributed among attendees at the end of the rally