South Dakota Department of Agriculture

News Release

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2015

Media Contact: Jeni Lawver, 605.381.7232

Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon EVENT CHANGES

RAPID CITY, S.D. -  Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon visit scheduled for Sunday, May 10, in Custer State Park has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday, May 8,from 6:30 to 9 a.m. MDT at the Central States Fairgrounds located at 800 San Francisco St. in Rapid City.  Please note this is a change in location from the original site.

The event originally scheduled for Saturday morning on May 9has also been relocated to the Central States Fairgrounds and will take place unless the pilot of the balloon deems the weather to be unsuitable. 

If the weather cooperates, there will be FREE tethered balloon rides.

To learn more about South Dakota Wildland Fire Awareness Month and to see other events, please visit our website at www.sdwildfireawareness.com.

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