The Prosser Balloon Rally takes place in Prosser, Washington, a town that sits along the Yakima River. It’s commonly known to be a wine area, rich with vineyards, but once a year it is host to this colorful event. One participant describes ballooning as floating on a cloud, and thinks hot air balloons bring out the child in all of us.
From the website:
Prosser Washington is a great little town that sits along the Yakima river and is nestled under the Horse Heaven Hills.
Ballooning in Prosser started 22 years ago when balloon pilot Ted Wirch came to town to give his in-laws a balloon ride. During Ted's flight over Prosser he realized just what a beautiful place Prosser really is. He decided there and then that he had to tell other balloonist about the great flying there was to be had in the skies over Prosser.
At the first official Great Prosser Balloon Rally, eleven hot air balloons graced the skies over Prosser. We hope to have about thirty balloons in the air during the 2012 rally.
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally is a non-profit organization, run by a small group of dedicated volunteers, who work year round to bring this unique event to Prosser.
