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Mark your calendar to be in Winthrop March 7-9, 2008 for what is quite possibly the most colorful event in North Central Washington. 

The skies of Winthrop and the Methow Valley will brighten with the brilliant colors of over a dozen hot air balloons in the Winthrop Balloon Roundup.

Look for these magnificent giants in a snow-covered field by the river, just behind The Winthrop Inn.  Weather permitting, the balloons will fly Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The Balloon Roundup is a spectacular photographic opportunity, offering a unique and exciting experience for all.  There's the chance to meet the pilots and crews, to learn how these air ships actually fly and to see the balloons up close.  For those wishing to go aloft, balloon rides are available by reservation (please contact Morning Glory Balloon Tours at 509 997 1700.)

On Saturday and Sunday mornings, you will want to rise early to experience the flurry of activity beginning at 7:00 am (Saturday) and 8:00 am (DST)(Sunday) as the balloons are rigged up, inflated and then slowly, one by one drift up into the morning sky.

If you sleep in, you can still share in the excitement:  come join the magic of the "balloon glow" in downtown Winthrop at 6:30 pm on Saturday night.  There, in the heart of this little western town, several hot air balloons will light up the night sky as they inflate and glow like enormous lanterns.  This is another chance to examine these amazing sailboats of the air up close.