The Great Reno Balloon Race festival brings new and familiar characters to the event this year including Allycorn, Rocket Raccoon and Smokey Bear.
(Photo: Jessica Garcia/Nevada Appeal)

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Balloon festival’s 40th year highlights enthusiasm, camaraderie

This year’s Great Reno Balloon Race festival celebrated its 40th anniversary at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno.

• By Jessica Garcia
• September 10, 2021