EVENT SPONSORS

Thank you to these partners for helping make our event possible!

Become a sponsor of our 2025 balloon festival!

We invite you to become a part Carson Valley’s most colorful event and magical event. Sponsors will enjoy exclusive opportunities that may include advertising, balloon rides in the event, pilot meet & greet dinner, and much more! This also allows this event to be Free to the public!

Our festival has once again selected the Center for Hope and Healing as the primary beneficiary. The Center for Hope and Healing has worked to support grieving families for the past 13 years, to start the healing process as they navigate the loss of their loves ones. We are grateful that sponsorships like yours allows the Center to provide services to every individual and family FREE of charge.

Sponsorship information coming soon for the 2025 event!

Questions? Email contact@hotairforhope.com

Thank you for your consideration and generosity!

2024 Event Sponsors

Pinnacle Title Sponsor

Exclusive Presenting Sponsors

Propane Sponsor

Special Shape Balloon Sponsor

Co-Competition Sponsor

Co-Competition Sponsor

Pilot Dinner Sponsor

Special Shape Balloon Sponsor

Ascent Level Sponsors

Carson Valley Inn

Carson Valley Health

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Horizon Level Sponsors

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Beacon Roofing Building Supply

Minden Bouncers

Treetop Level Sponsors

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Unites Electrical Services Inc.

Woodett's Diner

Kubicek Balloons

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Carson City Toyota

Sierra View Equipment

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Ground Level Sponsors

Special thanks to these amazing supporters for their contributions!

Carson Valley Balloon Festival Board of Directors

Greg Nelson

PRESIDENT
Amanda Johnson

VICE PRESIDENT
Tracy Nelson

TREASURER
Lorelei Lamb

SECRETARY
Allen Anderson Sr.

BOARD MEMBER
Jason Smith

BOARD MEMBER

Hot Air for Hope Team

Amanda Johnson

Event Director
Greg Nelson

Communications Director and Launch Commander
Tracy Nelson

Education Specialist
Lorelei Lamb

Social Media Coordinator and Website Manager
Allen Anderson Sr.

Chief Competition Officer and Operations Director
Jason Smith

Competition Officer and Operations Director
Ken Azevedo

Competition Officer and Digital Competition Manager
Lori Anderson

Safety Officer
Shannon Wentz

Vendor Coordinator
Kylie Koerner

Vendor Coordinator
Sheldon Grauberger

Landowner Relations
Telsche Hipple

Volunteer Committee- Center for Hope and Healing
Jackie Smith

Volunteer Committee- Center for Hope and Healing
Sarah Eldridge

Volunteer Committee - Center for Hope and Healing
Kira Brown

Volunteer Committee
Gary Thurm

Performer Coordinator
Todd Whear

Performer Coordinator