Montague Balloon Fair
How to get to the launch site and fair activities here.
Friday September 19:
• Dawn ascension of the Montague Balloon Fair balloons.
• 5:30 to 7:30 A.M. Coffee & donuts available at launch site, provided by the Shasta Valley Rotary.
• 7 to 11 A.M. Breakfast available at launch site, provided by the Elks.
• 6:30 P.M. Melodrama & barbecue chicken dinner at the Montague Community Hall, hosted by the Scott Valley Rotary. Dinner and show is $25 person or $22 in advance. Call 467-5346 for tickets.
Saturday September 20:
• Dawn ascension of the Montague Balloon Fair balloons.
• 5:30 to 7:30 A.M. Coffee & donuts available at the launch site, provided by Shasta Valley Rotary.
• 6 A.M. The Yreka Western Railroad train arrives with spectators. Contact YWRR for fares and departure time at 842-4146.
• 7 to 11 A.M. Breakfast available at launch site, provided by the Elks.
• 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Farmers & crafters market at Railroad Park, downtown Montague. For vendor information, call 459-5051.
Montague Farmers’ Market
Chili Cook OffMontague Rail Road Park
$ 100 plus ½ the purse for People’s Choice Champion
$50 for Second PlaceCook Off starts at 9:00 a.m.
People’s Choice Winner Announcement at 1:30 p.m.Entry Fee $ 20
For more information and complete rules
Call 530-459-5051
• 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Barbecue burgers available at Railroad Park.
• 12:30 P.M. Parade in downtown Montague presented by the Montague Merchants.
• 2 to 3 P.M. Children’s concert by the Wild Roots at Railroad Park, sponsored by Montague Family Resource Center.
• 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. Barbecue sirloin dinner at launch site, prepared and served by the Shasta Valley Rotary Club. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for kids 5 to 12, and under 5 free.
• Dusk - Balloonists night glow at launch site (weather permitting).
• 7 to 10 P.M. Dance at Montague Community Hall featuring Wild Blues Yonder, sponsored by Shepherd’s Dream.
Sunday September 21:
• Final dawn ascension of the 2008 Montague Balloon Fair.
• 5:30 to 7:30 A.M. Coffee & donuts available at launch site, provided by Shasta Valley Rotary.
• 7 to 11 A.M. Breakfast available at launch sit, provided by the Elks.
Note: Public parking for the Montague Balloon Fair is managed by the AAUW as one of its major fundraisers of the year. Parking is free but donations are gratefully accepted.
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shasta Valley
