The route will be marked. Airport Road turns left off this road just past Pack's Nursery. The entrance to the balloon race is just to the right of a gray metal building. Do not use the main airport entrance. It is reserved for the balloonists.
Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs.
The balloonists' first plan is to take off soon after 6 p.m. Friday at the Danville-Boyle County Airport's Stuart Powell Field. Fans of the race have disappointed for the past couple of years. The event is free and open to the public. 5 p.m. Schoebel said 30 or 35 balloonists are expected to participate, similar to past races. Race organizer Brian Beazly with Louisville's Balloon Odyssey will launch the first balloon, which he anticipates will occur around 7 p.m.