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	August 15, 16, 17, 2008 Balloon Fest Presented by the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office Balloon Fest Schedule of Events   Balloon Fest Home Page Schedule of Events Directions and Parking 2008 Ballonn Fest to be held on August 15, 16, 17 Friday, August 15 3:00 pm     Gates Open     Craft Fair & Food Concessions Open 4:30-7:00 pm   One Stone (Under Picnic Tent) 4:30 pm.   Opening Ceremony 5:00 pm   Balloonist Enter Park 7:30 pm   Balloon Glow * 8:30-10:00 pm   South 70 (Main Stage) 10:00 pm   Fireworks       Saturday, August 16 6am   Gates & Food Concessions Open 6:30 am   Balloon Race 7:00 am   Craft Fair Opens 10:00 am-4:00 pm   Children’s Activity Area Opens (Inflatables from Noon-4) 10:00 am-7:00 pm   Entertainment Under Picnic Tent 10:00 am-2:00 pm   Balloon Fest Idol 2:30-4:15 pm   The Epics 4:30-7:00 pm   South 70 12:30-4:00 pm   Car Show 7:30 pm   Balloon Glow * 8:30-10:00 pm   Bob Kuban Band (Main Stage)       Sunday, August 17 6:00 am   Gates Open & Food Concessions Open 6:30 am   Balloon Race 7:00 am   Craft Fair Opens 10 am-11:30 am   Church Service (Under Picnic Tent) 10 am-2 pm   Public Cardboard Boat Building (Catfish Pond) Noon-4:00 pm   Children’s Activity Area Open 12:30   Washer Tournament (Registration, 11:30) 12:30-5:00 pm   Entertainment Under Picnic Tent 12:30-3:00 pm   Balloon Fest Idol (Under Picnic Tent) 3:00-5:00 pm   Elvis Tribue Artist 2:30-3:15 pm   Public Cardboard Boat Race (Catfish Pond) 6:00 pm   Final Balloon Race       * Balloon Glow is a registered trademark of the Albuquerque Balloon Festival       - Charter/Bus Parking Available. Call 1-888-533-2600 to Reserve a Space. -

+++++ Major Sponsors +++++
| Ameren IP | Borowiak’s IGA | Centralia Tourism Commission |
| City of Centralia | Don Geary Realty, Inc. | Elk’s Lodge #493 | Engineered Fluid, Inc. |
| Farmer’s State Bank | First Baptist Church | Irvin Funeral Home |
| Midland States Bank | Pepsi-MidAmerica | Peoples National Bank |
| St. Mary's Good Samaritan, Inc. | Shah Dental Clinic |
| Swanstone | U.S. Bank | Wal-Mart |

The Centralia Balloon Fest is in Centralia, Illinois held on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 15, 16, 17, 2008. Don't miss the excitement: Hot Air Balloon Races, Balloon Glow, entertainment, fireworks, craft fair, car show, cardboard boat races, children's activities, concessions, and more family fun for all. Centralia Balloon Fest Schedule of Events

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