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FAQ
When is The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally?
What is The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally?
Who organizes the Balloon Rally?
Where is The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally?
When should I arrive at the Rally site?
Where do we watch the balloons?
Are pets allowed?
Is smoking allowed at The Rally?
Where can I park and catch a shuttle bus?
What should I bring?
Are there vendors?
Is there other entertainment?
How long does each launch last?
What do chase crews do?
Is there a place to stay while we are in Wellsville?
Can we park our RV at the site?
How can I contact the Balloon Rally?
Is Internet available at the launch site?
When is The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally?
The Rally Dates for 2010 are
July 16 - July 18
What is The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally?
Once again, The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally
is offering community members, area organizations
and businesses the exciting opportunity to sponsor
our balloonists. Sponsorship is an essential source
of support for this time-honored community event.
We are offering 5 levels of Sponsorship, giving
you a number of package options to choose from.
Who organizes the Balloon Rally?
The rally is organized by a volunteer group of citizens.
It is headed by a Chairperson that serves a one year
term and is elected by the Rally Membership. The rally is
further composed of committees that are chaired by
members. These committee heads are also elected by the
membership. If you are interested in joining The Balloon
Rally committee please contact the chairperson
or any of the members. You can see a list of
committee chairs by visiting the Contact Us page
of this web site.
Where is The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally?
The rally is in Wellsville, New York. Wellsville is
the largest town within Allegany County. For directions
please see the Location page under the Information Center
When should I arrive at the Rally site?
For an evening launch it is best to arrive by 5 PM For the
morning launch it is best to arrive by 6 AM
Where do we watch the balloons?
Designated spectator areas are provided that allow ample room and visual access to the balloon activities and the launches. Vendors, restroom facilities and shuttle access are all provided within the spectator area. Unfortunately tightened FAA regulations no longer allow the public to walk directly onto the launch fields.
Are pets allowed?
We ask that you do not bring your pet to the rally unless it is a working animal. While most owners are considerate and careful, in large crowds the mess an animal can make creates public health and cleanliness issues. In addition, other spectators, especially children, may be fearful of animals. Please leave your pets at home.
Is smoking allowed at The Rally?
There is no smoking allowed at the launch site. Please remember that the balloons are fueled by propane.
Where can I park and catch a shuttle bus?
There is a shuttle service between the site and several locations. Those locations include: The Riverwalk Shopping Center, the Ames Shopping Center, McDonald’s parking lot in front of Save-A-Lot. There will be limited parking spots at the launch site and many other places to park around the town to walk or catch a shuttle bus. Parking signs will be posted to direct you.
What should I bring?
The site does not have seating so you are encouraged to
bring lawn chairs. It is also a good idea to bring a
sweatshirt or long sleeve shirt. Don't forget your camera!
Are there vendors?
The site has food vendors, merchandise vendors and
of course the Official Great Wellsville Balloon Rally store.
Is there other entertainment?
The Rally typically includes live music performances
by local bands each night of the rally. Daily features
for children this year include a rock wall and inflated
jumping activity.
How long does each launch last?
Upon receiving word from The Balloonmeister to launch
most of the balloons will be in the air within thirty minutes.
That is just the start. Many spectators chose to chase
their favorite balloon. This is acceptable as long as you
do not get in the way of the chase crew. Please remember
to obey all traffic laws.
What do chase crews do?
Chase crews help the pilot inflate his or her balloon. They
then follow the balloon in the chase vehicle (usually a truck
or SUV that pulls a trailer). The pilot and chase vehicle
communicate by two way radio so that the crew is ready
when the pilot lands the balloon. If you are interested in being a crew member please contact the Pilot Relations Chairperson.
Is there a place to stay while we are in Wellsville?
There are several motels and hotels in the area. You can
visit the following websites for more information:
wellsvilleareachamber.com
Can we park our RV at the site?
With the exception of pilot and vendors, RV’s cannot be parked at the launch site however we are pleased to announce that the Wellsville. Additional camping sites can be found by accessing wellsvilleareachamber.com
How can I contact the Balloon Rally?
You can email baloonrally@aol.com
or you may contact any of our members listed
on the Contact Us page located under the Information Center. You can also write to the Balloon Rally at the following address:
The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally, PO Box 1206, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Is Internet available at the launch site?
Yes, Wi-Fi is once again being provided by SkyStream Solar and The Computer Clinic. The network is open and available for use for the duration of the rally. SkyStream is a Solar powered
Wi-Fi Solution.
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