
The sixth annual LibertyBank Balloons
over Bend is the only event of it's kind in
Central Oregon. This fantastic display
of beauty and magic comes together over the
skies of Bend on June 6th, 7th, and
8th, 2008 at The Old Mill District.
The
event kicks off on Friday June 6th with a media flight which allows local media
personalities to take a test flight with some of the pilots and promote the
event to the public. The skies overhead will also be full of balloons on
this day, getting the region excited about the festivities to come.
Saturday morning begins with a balloon launch at sunrise from Jewell
Elementary. Early risers are treated to a truly spectacular display as
over 25 hot air balloons inflate and begin their float through
the Central Oregon sky against the picturesque Cascade Mountain Range.

Later that morning the party starts again at The Old Mill District with
live music, a children's area, delicious food, beer garden
and various vendors. New this year will be a
Street Art Exhibition
featuring local and regional artists creating masterpieces on the sidewalks.
Saturday evening the sky over The Old Mill District comes alive with the
Night Glow. This is an opportunity to get up close and personal
with the balloons as they inflate at sundown and provide a spectacular show of
colors and patterns against a magical night sky.
Sunday
morning early risers are again treated with the balloon launch at sunrise from
Jewell Elementary. Later that morning the festival continues at The Old Mill
District with live music, children's area, kite flying, delicious food, beer
garden, and various vendors along with the brand new
Street Art Exhibition.
LibertyBank Balloons Over Bend is a fantastic event brings together
businesses, tourists and families in a community celebration that has
something for every generation and demographic to enjoy.