HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PARK CITY

Park City, Utah (June 23, 2016) – The Autumn Aloft Hot Air Balloon Festival presented by Wells Fargo returns for its third flight September 16-18, 2016.
 
“Autumn Aloft has quickly proven itself to be a favorite on the Park City events calendar,” explains event organizer Monty Coates. “Our goal in bringing back the iconic event was to recreate the experience of the earlier festival. Autumn Aloft is about enjoying Park City’s spectacular autumn while showcasing the beauty of hot air balloons.”
 
“Park City is a fantastic place to balloon,” says Mike Bauwens Autumn Aloft Balloonmeister. “The balloon community has always enjoyed the Autumn Aloft event. The festival continues to attract many top pilots to the Park City event.”  
 
More than 30 years ago, Park City resident Gene Moser and a group of local hot air balloon pilots set out to create the classiest Hot Air Balloon festival in the world. Their idea was to create a balloon festival that reflected the free-spirited, anything-goes exuberance of Park City; Autumn Aloft was the brainchild of these passionate balloonists. In 2014, a group of Park City locals organized the event’s return.
 
For Autumn Aloft lodging visit Park City Marriott.
 
Autumn Aloft presented by Wells Fargo is scheduled for September 16-18, 2016 in Park City, Utah. The event will take place at locations throughout Park City. 24 balloonists will be invited to the event. 
 
A pre-event celebration is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Tanger Outlets.
 
The schedule of events includes:
 Friday, September 16

• Media Day – Members of the media are invited for a special launch flight. Interested media members, please contact Meisha Ross at info@meishalawson.com to coordinate attendance.  General admittance is prohibited for Friday’s media event.
• Newpark Town Center Glow approximately 8:00 p.m. A single balloon glow at the Newpark Town Center

 Saturday, September 17

• Approximately 8:00 a.m. Main Launch at the North 40 Fields
• 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. Historic Park City Candlestick Event – Historic Main Street

 Sunday, September 18

• Approximately 8:00 a.m. Main Launch at the North 40 Fields

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Autumn Aloft volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. More information on how to be involved in the Autumn Aloft hot air balloon festival are available at www.autumnaloft.com.
 
Interviews and media rides can be scheduled by contacting Meisha Ross, info@meishalawson.com or 435-659-9283.
 
MEDIA CONTACT
Meisha Ross
435.659.9283
info@meishalawson.com
 
About Autumn Aloft
Autumn Aloft is a hot air balloon festival held in Park City, Utah. The event will feature 24 hot air balloons and will include a Friday evening Glow event at the Newpark Town Center, Saturday and Sunday morning launch events and a candlestick event on Saturday night.
 
Autumn Aloft is generously supported by sponsors including Wells Fargo, Park City Chamber Bureau, Summit County Restaurant Tax, the Historic Park City Alliance, Marriott Park City, Newpark Town Center, Tanger Outlets, Pictureline, ReMax, Royal Restrooms, Park Meadows Country Club, and Recycle Utah.