Announcements
The "Mount Hope Balloon Glow" Saturday Night
Please come watch the "Mount Hope Balloon Glow". It will be held Saturday evening, September 8th,from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. As the sun sets, the balloons will light the night, providing a beautiful show for everyone. |
A New Location!
For Immediate Release Phone: 785-233-6655 ext. 232 Annual Huff
‘n Puff to Take Place at Mount Hope Cemetery The 2018 event will begin Friday, September 7 and run through Sunday, September 9. The balloon rally is a family-friendly community event that is free and open to the public. All activities will take place in the 80-acre field on the north side of Mount Hope cemetery. There will be parking on site, nearest Huntoon & Fairlawn. Great Plains Balloon Club is working with local officials to determine where entry and exit points will be located off of Fairlawn Road and/or Huntoon Street. There will be no access to the Huff ‘n Puff from the 17th Street side of the cemetery. Attendants will be stationed at the cemetery’s main entrance on 17th Street to allow individuals and families through to visit their loved ones at the cemetery. The Great Plains Balloon Club of Topeka, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the art, science, and sport of hot air ballooning in the city of Topeka and the state of Kansas. Safety, courtesy, and fraternity are among the club's highest goals. For more information about Huff ‘n Puff, go to www.huff-n-puff.org. Mount Hope Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Reception Center is owned and operated by Ren and Theresa Newcomer, who are committed to the well-being of our community by providing compassionate cemetery and funeral care at a price everyone can afford. For more information about Mount Hope, go to www.mounthopetopeka.com. ### |
Watching the Weather
***NOTE: Many times the weather looks fine standing on the ground, but a few feet up the winds can be causing havoc. The wind speed is the crucial factor; flights may be postponed or canceled on the field. This is frustrating for both the public and the pilots, but safety is always our priority. When waiting to see if there will be a flight, please visit with the vendors, and talk with the hot air balloon teams. |
Social Media
Be sure to follow Huff 'n Puff on the social media sites Facebook and Twitter. Please "Like" our Huff 'n Puff page on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/huffnpufftopeka. For live updates during the balloon rally, "Follow" us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HuffnPuffTopeka. |
Business Opportunity
We are accepting applications for sponsors and vendors/exhibitors for 2018. If your company is interested in participating in this great event, please contact us at the email addressed below. For sponsor information: info@huff-n-puff.org. For Vendors/Exhibitors: vendors@huff-n-puff.org. |
Balloon Discovery
Saturday, September 8, 2018UPDATE 7/24/18 - CLASS IS FULL. Viewing hot air balloons in the sky intrigues all ages but this "Balloon Discovery" session will allow your fourth-grade through eighth-grade pilot wannabe to experience ballooning firsthand. Each participant will learn various aspects of controlling a hot air balloon. The registration includes a t-shirt balloon supplies and even allows your new balloonist the opportunity to be on a crew either Saturday evening. Payment must accompany registration. Class size is limited, and filling fast. Deadline to register is September 5th. Date: September 8, 2018 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Mount Hope Cemetery Address: SW Huntoon and Fairlawn, Topeka, KS Cost: $15 / child Pre-registration information available at: hnpdiscovery@gmail.com. |
Crew Training
2018 Huff 'n Puff Crew TrainingWhen: Saturday, August 25th. (Rain Date: Sunday August 26th) Where: Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka KS Time: 6:00 PM If you know anyone wanting to crew... send them out... spread the word!! Email our Crew Coordinator with any questions or sign up today at huffnpuffcrew@gmail.com.  |
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