The Chamber has heard locals state “We need to drop the Hot Air Balloon Regatta.” Let us tell you why we don’t. We know it is risky, but this event is unique and it brings visitors to town and they leave money in our businesses and the city gets sales tax and motel guest tax funds.
Stop and think back 33 years before the balloon event was added – the Columbus Day Festival was ...
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