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2012 Schedule of Events

*All events are weather permitting.
"Press in the Canyon"
Public Welcome - Palo Duro Park Fees have been waived for this event
Friday, October 26th, 2012 at Sunrise (7:30 AM)
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Amarillo/Canyon

Public is welcome. Please email the Press Coordinator at pirates@piratesofthecanyon.com for press reservations.

"Gordon's Mythical Flame"
Public Welcome - Admission Free
Friday, October 26th, 2012 at Sunset (7:00 PM)
John Stiff Park, Amarillo

Hot Air Balloon Glow in Amarillo. Balloons will inflate after dark and use there fire burners to light up the night sky next to McDonald Lake nestled in John Stiff Park. Gates open at 5:00 PM and admission is free. Please come out and mingle with the Pilots and Crews as they set up to dazzle your eyes and cameras with a beautiful show. Dress warmly as the nights can get cold.
"Hoist Your Colors" Morning Event

Public Welcome - Admission Free
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 starting at Sunrise (7:30 AM)
John Stiff Park, Amarillo

There will be a Pilot Competition flight. It is considered a Har and Hound contest where one pilot will take off from the field and all the other balloon pilots objectives are to follow his flying and drop a bean bag closest to his landing spot. It is a true challenge of piloting skills, especially in West Texas.

An Alternative Event has been scheduled if weather is not permitting to fly.

Other Events to be announced. If you wish for your organization to be a part of our day in the Park, please contact us at pirates@piratesofthecanyon.com

"Trick or Treat"
Starting at 2:00 PM
John Stiff Park, Amarillo
Come meet all the Balloon Pilots as the prepare to gracefull float across Amarillo. Now is the publics time to mingle amongst all the pilots and crews, get your Program autographed and see these graceful giants lift off and fly over Amarillo.
"Pirates of the Canyon"
Public Welcome - Palo Duro Park Fees have been waived for this event!
Sunday, October 28th, 2012 at Sunrise (7:30 AM)
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Amarillo/Canyon

Come join us as the sunrises over the Palo Duro Canyon and 30 Balloons lift off from the Amphitheatre Auxiliary Parking Log. Please come early as the traffic flow into and out of the canyon does get congested. Park Officials will open the gates at 6:00 AM for early entry and balloons will start inflating shortly after 7:00 AM