Ready for liftoff
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Hot air balloons inflate during last year's McCook Balloon Fest. About 14 balloons are expected to start arriving Friday for this year's event, which includes launches at 7:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, weather permitting. Commercial balloon rides will be offered by Scenic Wind Balloon Tours. The Kiwanis also will offer an ala carte breakfast at 7 a.m. each day. More information on the event, which takes place at the McCook Regional Airport, is available at www.mccookballoonfest.com.