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“When once you have tasted flight, you

will forever walk the earth with your eyes

turned skyward; for there you have been,

and there you will long to return.”

– Leonardo Da Vinci

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Message from the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

There’s something magical about a balloon launch - pilots and crews preparing to fly, wicker baskets, fire, hot air, bright colors and patterns, slowly ascending to decorate the summer sky.

The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrates 35 years of awe-inspiring magic and ballooning in this community.

Since the inaugural Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in 1985, this event has been an opportunity to showcase Howell. It has also brought our community together; a collaborative effort of community volunteers, businesses and organizations. For many families, this festival has become a summertime tradition; one that the chamber is proud to continue to provide through the support of our local community, as well as the thousands of guests who visit each year.

We are sincerely grateful to our many partners, which include Howell Public Schools and the City of Howell, along with numerous businesses and organizations that contribute to the success of the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest.

The 2019 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, being held June 28-30 at the Howell High School complex, is sure to offer excitement to every member of your family! Visit michiganchallenge.com to learn about new attractions and see what the committee has planned for this year.

We’re proud to welcome pilots from around the state and the country to fly in this event, thankful for the passion and hard work of the committee, led by Rick Resinger of Champion Automotive Group, and the hundreds of volunteers who spend the weekend with us working hard to make the magic happen.

The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

123 E. Washington Street | Howell, MI 48843

517.546.3920 • howell.org

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* Some events and balloon launches dependent upon weather conditions. Schedule is subject to change.

MAIN STAGE & LAUNCH FIELDEntertainment sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Matrix Bathroom & Basement Systems, Ed’s Garage Door, LLC, Bath Planet and Atlas Home Improvement. Renewal by Andersen Skydivers presented by Paul McCowan Airshows. Windjammers Stunt Kite Team sponsored by Meijer. F R I D AY6 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers 6 – 8 p.m.* Mass Balloon Launch8 p.m.* NEW Hans Hansen QuartetAs Darkness NEW Skydiving Night Show Preview Falls* Enjoy the MediLodge Fireworks

S AT U R D AY 6 – 8 a.m.* Balloonfly-in Hot air balloons compete at the balloonfest siteNoon* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers 1 p.m.* Windjammers Stunt Kite Team2 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers 5 p.m. Pilot meet and greet Collect trading cards from the Michigan Challenge pilots and their sponsors. 6 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers6 – 8 p.m.* Mass Balloon Launch Hot air balloons launch in a spectacular display8 p.m.* Main Stage – Midwest Dueling Pianos As Darkness Balloon Glow Sponsored by Falls*

After the Skydiving Night ShowGlow*

S U N D AY6 – 8 a.m.* Balloonfly-in Hot air balloons compete at the balloonfest site1 p.m.* Windjammers Stunt Kite Team5 p.m.* Sophi Avocado Performs6 – 8 p.m.* Mass Balloon Launch Hot air balloons launch in a spectacular display

For updated weather and event changes, please listen to WHMI 93.5 FM or visit

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THE LANDING ZONE Visit the Landing Zone, a creative and entertaining area for kids of all ages to play, shop, eat and explore. Have fun in interactive mobile displays from Buick and the Howell Nature Center. Landing Zone sponsored by Window Pro, Two Men and a Truck and Dick Scott Motor Mall. F R I D AY4 p.m. – close Landing Zone booths and entertainment S AT U R D AY 10 a.m.– close Landing Zone booths and entertainment

Noon – 5 p.m. Ben the Lego Man will create with Legos and provide a table of blocks for all to play. This creative attraction is sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Livingston.

2–7 p.m. Family Fun Tent NEW this year, activities are presented by Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, the Howell Carnegie District Library and Bucket Fillers. Enjoy crafts, games, coloring and take a family photo in a balloon basket. Plus, Imagination Playground offers large building blocks for kids to play with and seating for parents. S U N D AY10 a.m.– close Landing Zone booths and entertainment Noon – 5 p.m. Ben the Lego Man will create with Legos and provide a table of blocks for all to play. This creative attraction is sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Livingston.

2–7 p.m. Family Fun Tent NEW this year, activities are presented by Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, the Howell Carnegie District Library and Bucket Fillers. Enjoy crafts, games, coloring and take a family photo in a balloon basket. Plus, Imagination Playground offers large building blocks for kids to play with and seating for parents.

WADE SHOWS CARNIVALSpecial “Pay One Price.” PRE-ORDERWRISTBANDSAT WADESHOWS.COM FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS. T H U R S D AY Open 2 – 11 p.m. Purchase carnival wristbands from 2-6 p.m. for $16 and from 6-11 p.m. for $20.

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S AT U R D AY Open 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Pay one price $25

S U N D AY Open 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. Pay one price $25

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ARTS FESTIVAL & OPEN-AIRMARKETPLACEArtistswilldisplayandselltheirhand-craftedwork.TheOpen-AirMarketplace complements the festival and offers guests cash and carry items including gifts, souvenirs, collectables and trinkets.Arts Festival sponsored by Champion Automotive Group.Entertainment at the Arts Festival sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Matrix Bathroom & Basement Systems, Ed’s Garage Door, LLC, Bath Planet and Atlas Home Improvement. F R I D AY4p.m. – close ArtsFestivalandOpen-AirMarketplace

S AT U R D AY10a.m.–close ArtsFestivalandOpen-AirMarketplace2 – 8 p.m. Entertainment S U N D AY10a.m.–close ArtsFestivalandOpen-AirMarketplace2 :30– 7 p.m. Entertainment HIGHLANDER FOOD COURTTreat yourself to festival food and drinks all weekend. Entertainment at the Dining Area sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Matrix Bathroom & Basement Systems, Ed’s Garage Door, LLC, Bath Planet and Atlas Home Improvement. F R I D AY4:30– 7:30 p.m. Entertainment at the Dining Area S AT U R D AY3– 7 p.m. Entertainment at the Dining Area6– 10 p.m. NEW Kona Ice Fundraiser for Fantasy of Lights

S U N D AY2 – 7 p.m. Entertainment at the Dining Area11 a.m.– 3 p.m. NEW Kona Ice Fundraiser for Fantasy of Lights DOWNTOWN HOWELLJust east of the balloonfest site at Howell High School, visit downtown to shop, dine and explore what the city has to offer. Learn more at downtownhowell.org S U N D AY 9 – 2 p.m. Sunday Farmers’ Market adjacent to the courthouse

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Citizens Insurance supports communityHowell, Michigan-based Citizens Insurance Company

of America is a member of The Hanover Insurance

Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG). The holding company also

includes The Hanover Insurance Company, based in

Worcester, Mass., and Chaucer Holdings PLC, based

in London, and their affiliates. The Hanover offers

a wide range of property and casualty products

and services to individuals, families and businesses

through a select group of independent agents and

brokers.

As one of the largest employers in Livingston County,

Citizens Insurance is proud to join with its many local

partners to support a wide variety of programs—like

balloonfest—that make our home community a bet-

ter place to work, live, play and stay.

To learn how Citizens Insurance and its employees are

helping to make a meaningful difference in our com-

munity, visit community.hanover.com.

Tofindthebestindependentagentsnearyou,visit

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Learn more.Experience more.

Be more.With Howell Public Schools, students are open to so much more. An exemplary school of choice, we are the largest district in the county and with that comes more opportunities.

More advanced education… • 18 Advance Placement classes • Project Based Learning • $153,000 in local scholarships awarded to the class of 2019

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More paths to future success… • Student-run credit unions • Award-winning Air Force Junior ROTC • 9 Career Prep Programs including pilot ground school aviation, engineering, construction trades, EMT and firefighter academy • Early College Program

Our students not only get more, but they give more too. From backpack giveaways to holiday food drives, our students make their mark in the community. And since 2008, the Senior Survivor fundraising competition has raised over $485,000 for local charities.

Can you feel the pride and passion? We find and follow ours with relentless pursuit. This is the year to discover more for your student.

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BALLOON LAUNCH TIMESPlan your day around the scheduled balloon launchesandfly-ins.*

Friday 6–8 p.m.

Saturday 6–8 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.

Sunday 6–8 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.

Hot Diggity

Pilot: Jerry Stephan Howell, MI

Sponsor: Dr. Yanga

R2

Pilot: Ken Myer Howell, MI

Sponsor: A&L Parts Plus

Welcome 2019 balloons and pilots

Kaleidoscope

Pilot: Denny McGuire Howell, MI

Sponsor: Aubree’s

2Mardi

Pilot: Sarah Johnson Howell, MI

Sponsors: Betsy & Bruce Hundley

3Perfect Calm

Pilot: Dennis Hall Howell, MI

Sponsors: WellBridge of Brighton

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2|42

Pilot: Phil Glebe Fenton, MI

Sponsor: 2|42

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Pilot: Don Wertman II Commerce Township, MI

Sponsor: WHMI

7Sunrise

Pilot: Brian Prokuda Fenton, MI

Sponsor: Patrick Financial Group

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Superfluous

Pilot: Larry Coan New Hudson, MI

Sponsor: Thai Summit America

Captain America

Pilot: Ron Centers Portage, MI

Sponsor: Starr Commonwealth

Joseph’s Coat

Pilot: Joey Gauthier Waterford, MI

Sponsor: Law Office of Donald J. Neville

RE/MAX

Pilot: Ron Gross Mason, MI

Sponsor: RE/MAX Platinum

Tumbleweed

Pilot: Jeffrey Barlett Mentor, OH

Sponsor: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America

Red Headed Step Child

Pilot: Wayne Warren Waterford, MI

Sponsor: Suburban Propane

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Liberty

Pilot: Phil Clinger Battle Creek, MI

Sponsors: Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau & Bucket Fillers

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Pilot: Shawn Raya Highland, MI

Sponsor: Sullair

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Candy Corn

Pilot: Travis Gauthier Waterford, MI

Sponsor: Block Brewing Company

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Pilot: Jim Lykins Lake Orion, MI

Sponsor: Kensington Inn

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Friendship

Pilot: Ralph Payne Hastings, MI

Sponsor: Cedar Closet Self Storage LLP and U-Haul

25Lucky Max

Pilot: Chuck Walz Munith, MI

Sponsor: RE/MAX Platinum

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Dream Racer

Pilot: Chris Smart Huntington, IN

Sponsor: First Impression Print & Marketing

34Special Purpose

Pilot: Jeff Pestun Holland, MI

Sponsor: The Bowen Daniel Team at Morgan Stanley

35Independence

Pilot: Chad Crabtree Delton, MI

Sponsor: Grupo Antolin

33Limoncello

Pilot: Steve Wilkinson Palm Desert, CA

Sponsor: Wade Shows

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Propane SponsorBeverage Sponsor

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Maveryx

Pilot: Steve Sitko Jackson, MI

Sponsor: Brandon Krugh Agency, State Farm Insurance

Procrastination

Pilot: Scott King Midland, MI

Sponsor: Howell Family Dentist

Michigan CAT

Pilot: Rick Kerber Wayland, MI

Sponsors: Michigan CAT, San Marino Excavating

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Tom Maynard Pontiac, MI

Sponsor: Your Peace of Mind

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Fore II

Pilot: Wes Dickerson Milford, MI

Sponsor: Oceola Township

13Celebration

Pilot: Mark Enszer Saginaw, MI

Sponsor: Financial Plus Credit Union

14God’s Promise

Pilot: Bill Sterner Oxford, MI

Sponsor: St. Joseph Mercy Livingston

15Stars N Stripes

Pilot: Andy Baird Dexter, MI

Sponsor: ITC a Fortis Company

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Wind Dancer II

Pilot: Rob Lykins Washington Township, MI

Sponsor: The Dress Shop

21Northern Lights

Pilot: Al Smith Grass Lake, MI

Sponsor: Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School

22Shining Light

Pilot: Dave Seekell Jackson, MI

Sponsor: Livingston Antique Outlet

23Fast Track

Pilot: Matt Niemi Carson City, MI

Sponsor: Howell Public Schools

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Old Cat

Pilot: Steve Mitchell Chagrin Falls, OH

Sponsor: Chem-Trend LP

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Shovel Man

Pilot: Benjamin Drennan Charlotte, NC

Sponsor: Cox Utility Services

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Pilot: Justin Wilkinson Bermuda Dunes, CA

Sponsor:Jonna’s Market and Jonna’s Bar & Grill

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Balloonfest helps support the Howell communityNew this year, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is a

gated event with free parking and six admission gates for

guest entry. Admission is $5 per person per day. Children

three-years-old and under are free. The change was made

to sustain and enhance the event for future years. Parking

is sponsored by Patrick Financial Group, L.L.C.

In addition, commemorative 35th anniversary Michigan

Challenge pins are available at the Howell Area Chamber

of Commerce and at the balloonfest for $6. The colorful

design complements the 70th-anniversary branding of

the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. It’s a keepsake

souvenir that represents community improvement, one of

the lines of business of the Howell chamber. A limited

selection of pins from previous years is available as well.

For those who like the thrill of carnival rides and the thrill of

saving money, discounted wristbands for the Wade Shows

can be ordered online in advance from the link on the

homepage of www.michiganchallenge.com

or www.wadeshows.com.

For more information, visit:

When you attend balloonfest, you are

supporting the event and helping contribute

to non-profit organizations.

Last year, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

was able to donate more than $13,000 back to

the community through the event’s volunteer

parking program.

Thank you!

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Headquartered in Howell, Citizens Insurance

is proud to support Balloonfest, celebrating

three decades of family entertainment.

Our company and our employees have a long

tradition of working with local partners to help

make our community a better place to live,

learn and work. We are pleased to join with

many others to sponsor Balloonfest, bringing

Michigan families together, along with thousands

of guests, and helping to make ours a stronger

and more vibrant community.

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Challenge Balloonfest

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Pilots have their crews, but the balloonfest committee is the leadership behind the event. In addition to the committee chairs listed below, hundreds of volunteers work to make the event a success. We thank them all for their passion, hard work and creative thinking.

The Michigan Challenge committee is chaired by Rick Resinger, Champion Automotive Group.

He also co-chairs the vendor areas with Robin Resinger.

Vice chair is Reed Kittredge, WHMI 93-5. Kittredge is also co-chair of the entertainment committee with Trevor Brooks, Laurex Real Estate and owner of The UPS Store in Howell and Briana Resinger, Champion Buick GMC.

Richard Lim, Richard Lim Photography, and Dave Epstein, Wanigas Credit Union, co-chair the juried arts festival and open-air marketplace.

Paul Butler, Impressive Imprints, and Dawn Stachurski, Your Peace of Mind Inc., coordinate pilot relations.

Chris Hennessy of Advanced Disposal supervises sanitation and clean-up of the site during balloonfest weekend.

Greg Clum, Bredernitz, Wagner & Co., P.C., and Colleen Hunter, First National Bank, keep the books for the balloonfest, as heads of the finance committee.

Jake Andrews, Financial Plus Credit Union, chairs the parking committee.

Chief George Basar, City of Howel Police Department, acts as liaison between the city and the chamber, coordinates safety and security at the balloonfest site and is in charge of carnival activities.

Matt Cox, Howell Public Schools, chairs site operations. He is assisted by Mike Luce, City of Howell DPW.

Jamil Czubenko, Howell Area Fire Department, oversees the fireworks and fire safety at the event.

Phil Clinger is the event’s balloonmeister and competition director.

TammyYeagle-Bultman,First American Title, co-chairs the information booth with Trish Phelps, Citizens Insurance.

Susan Dunn, Cleary University, chairs the hospitality area and coordinates refreshments for VIPs and committee members during the weekend.

Michelle Tokan, Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, is the Michigan Challenge Director.

Thank you to the Michigan Challenge “crew”

Rick Resinger

Reed Kittredge

Dave Epstein

Tammy Yea-gle-Bultman

Phil Clinger

Trevor Brooks

Greg Clum

Chief George Basar

Dawn Stachurski

Colleen Hunter

Trish Phelps

Richard Lim

Jake Andrews

Jamil Czubenko

Michelle Tokan

Susan Dunn

Paul Butler

Thank you for celebrating

Michigan Challenge

with us!

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