The 2008 Great Forest Park Balloon Race is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Central Field in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The Balloon Glow will take place on Friday, September 19, 2008 and will also be held on Central Field as a walk through event only. Parking will be the same as the Saturday race. The glow will conclude this year with a fireworks display at 9pm. Click here for a detailed event schedule for the 2008 race. All events are free to the public --no admittance or parking charges. Click here for details regarding the Photo Contest.