Schobel expects a record number of balloons for this year's race because there are no competing events in this area. Turn left at the second road past the Wal-Mart stoplight. 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.
Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs.
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