AREA BUSINESSES HELP BALLOON FEST
In their 35th year, the Centralia Chamber of Commerce presents the Centralia Balloon Fest as a community event, made possible by the support and sponsorship of local and regional businesses.
These sponsorships are the lifeblood of the event, helping bring nearly 40 hot air balloons, as well as a myriad of events, attractions, and activities into the park each year.
When these business leaders, organizations and individuals sponsor the event, they are helping to put money back into their community, as all proceeds from the Balloon Fest go to community projects, Centralia Foundation, and Centralia Chamber of Commerce.
“The real purpose of Balloon Fest is to highlight our great community to visitors and guests, so we want to thank all sponsors and attendees for contributing to our event so we can continue to improve our community,” says Marcus Holland, executive director of the Centralia Chamber.
“For example, the Chamber of Commerce donates $10,000 each year to the Centralia Foundation Park and has contributed a total of $32,000 for city projects in downtown Centralia in recent years.”
Over 90 sponsors are confirmed for this year’s Balloon Fest.
Those who sponsor balloons at the highest level are designated as VIP sponsors. This year’s VIP sponsors are American Legion Post 446 & Veterans Foreign Wars Post 2055; Kaskaskia College; SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital; and SSM Health St. Mary’s Medical Staff. Their sponsorships help bring in special shape balloons each year.
The top contributing sponsors this year are Bayer Crop Science, Tequila Mexican Restaurants with Taco Jo’s and Pepsi MidAmerica as this year’s stage sponsors, helping to provide the weekend’s entertainment stage.
“In addition to sponsorships, businesses and organizations provide resources and volunteers to help make this event a success! We want to thank all supporters of Balloon Fest,” adds Holland.
BALLOON FEST SPONSORS
STAGE SPONSORS
Bayer Crop Science
Tequila Mexican Restaurants & Taco Jo’s
Pepsi MidAmerica
VIP SPONSORS
American Legion Post 446 & Veterans Foreign Wars Post 2055
Kaskaskia College
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary’s Medical Staff
TETHERED BALLOON RIDE SPONSOR
Tim Hudspeth for Marion County States Attorney
MAJOR SPONSORS
Bradford National Bank
Cancer Care Specialist of Illinois
Centaurus Financial – Barry Krupp & Chris Krupp
City of Centralia
ConAgra – Duncan Hines
Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Midland States Bank
Monken Auto
Pepsi Mid-America
Smitty’s Body Shop & Towing
Subway Restaurants / Scooters Coffee / Best Western Plus Hotels & Suites
U.S. Army
Withers Broadcasting
BALLOON SPONSORS
Alpha & Omega Construction
Colonial Golf Course
Dimond Bros. Insurance
Dusty’s Outdoor Media
FCLE – Jim Danielwicz
Geary Family
Graphic Packaging
Heritage Woods of Centralia
Intermountain Electronics
Kuder Family
Macz Funeral Homes
Mid Am Building Supply
Midwest Farm & Land – Dee Ann Arey
Plaza Verde Apartments
Poor Boy Portable Buildings
Schwartz Orchard
Southern Illinois Treasure Hunters
Southern Indiana Tourism Bureau
The Insurance Alliance
The Schwartstead
U.S. Bank
Walmart
TENT SPONSORS
Clearwave Fiber
Gutter Helmet by Lednor Home Solutions
Illinois Air National Guard
Illinois Army National Guard
SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation & Jason Motte Foundation
US Army Recruiting
ATM SPONSOR
Bradford National Bank
CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW SPONSOR
Weaver Tree Service
CARDBOARD BOAT RACE SPONSOR
Salem Travel
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY AREA SPONSOR
Industrial Mechanical Contractors
FIRST AID SPONSORS
Poor Boy Portable Buildings
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
SIGN SPONSOR
Baldy’s Catering
Old Thyme Funnel Cakes
CART SPONSORS
Bolin Enterprises
Brookside Valley Homes
Buchheit of Centralia
Buchheit of Centralia
Farmer’s State Bank of Hoffman
Hoyt Advisors
Jeff’s Chem Dry
Jerry’s Grill & Bar
Kirby Risk
Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois
Superior Window Co.
Winning Edge
AMBULANCE SERVICES
United Medical Response
CENTRALIA FONDATION PARK
David and Stephanie Sachtleben
DUMPSTER SERVICES
G & G Roll Off Services
EXECUTIVE TRAILER
Shores Builders
FREE BIKE HELMET GIVEAWAY
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
LIGHT STANDARDS
City of Centralia
Guinzy Construction
OPENING CEREMONY
Centralia High School Marching Showcase and Choir
PORTABLE BUILDINGS
Poor Boy Portable Buildings
PROPANE
Centralia Propane
TRAINS
City of Wamac - Little Toot
CN Railway - Little Obie
UTILITY SERVICES
EFI Solutions - James Hill
VOLUNTEERS
Centralia High School Sports Teams
Kaskaskia College Sports Teams
And most importantly...
PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
City of Centralia ESDA
City of Centralia Fire Department
City of Centralia Police Department
City of Centralia Public Works Department
Marion County Sheriff's Department
