EVENT SPONSORS

Thank you to these partners for helping make our event possible!

Become a sponsor of our 2026 balloon festival!

We invite you to become a part Carson Valley’s most colorful and magical event. Sponsors will enjoy exclusive opportunities that may include special advertising, balloon rides in the event, pilot meet & greet dinner, and much more! This also allows this event to be Free to the public!

Our festival has once again selected the Center for Hope and Healing as the primary beneficiary for Hot Air for Hope, 2026. The Center for Hope and Healing has worked to support grieving families for the past 15 years, to start the healing process as they navigate the loss of their loves ones. We are grateful that sponsorships like yours allows the Center to provide services to every individual and family FREE of charge.

2026 Sponsorship Packet information here!

If you have any questions or would like to set up an in person meeting, feel free to contact us at contact@hotairforhope.com

Thank you for your consideration and generosity!

2026 Event Sponsors

Pinnacle Title Sponsor

Exclusive Presenting Sponsors

Propane Sponsor

Fire It Up Game Sponsor

Education Sponsor

Competition Sponsor

Pilot Dinner Sponsor

Special Shape Balloon Sponsors

Entertainment Sponsor

Ascent Level Sponsors

Horizon Level Sponsors

Treetop Level Sponsors

Ground Level Sponsors

Special thanks to these amazing supporters for their contributions!

Carson Valley Balloon Festival Board of Directors

  • Greg Nelson

    PRESIDENT

  • Amanda Johnson

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Jason Smith

    TREASURER

  • Lorelei Lamb

    SECRETARY

  • Allen Anderson Sr.

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jan Erhart

    BOARD MEMBER

Hot Air for Hope Team

  • Amanda Johnson

    Event Director

  • Greg Nelson

    Communications Director and Launch Commander

  • Allen Anderson Sr.

    Chief Competition Officer and Operations Director

  • Jason Smith

    Competition Officer and Safety Officer

  • Lorelei Lamb

    Social Media Coordinator and Website Manager

  • Jan Erhart

    Entertainment Committee

  • Ken Azevedo

    Competition Officer and Digital Competition Manager

  • Shannon Wentz

    Vendor Coordinator

  • Kylie Koerner

    Vendor Coordinator

  • Sheldon Grauberger

    Landowner Relations

  • Lori Anderson

    Pilot Activities

  • Telsche Hipple

    Volunteer Committee - Center for Hope and Healing

  • Sarah Eldridge

    Volunteer Committee - Center for Hope and Healing

  • Kira Brown

    Volunteer Committee

  • Todd Whear

    Performer Coordinator - Cultural Arts Foundation of Douglas County

  • Stephen Moore

    Social Media