Get ready for the US Women’s National Championships and the Hot Air Jubilee! This year’s competition will be spectacular, with a record number of participants, including reigning US National Champion Amanda Brodbeck. From July 14-20, 2024, talented pilots from across the nation will compete, leading up to the 41st Hot Air Jubilee from July 19-21, 2024.
The event features seasoned veterans and rising stars such as Natasha Stanke, Cheri White, Peg Billson, Sanne Haarhuis, and more. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities and food vendors while watching the thrilling competition flights across Jackson County. For more details on the pilots, visit the Hot Air Jubilee website or download the official mobile app. Don’t miss this week of excitement, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments! US Women’s National Championships and Hot Air Jubilee. With a record number of participants vying for the title, this year’s competition promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Among the esteemed pilots ready to showcase their skills are a group of women from across the nation, each bringing their unique flair and expertise to the event. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the field is packed with talent and determination. Among the notable contenders is Amanda Brodbeck, the reigning US National Champion. Joining her are a host of other accomplished pilots, all ready to compete for the coveted title. The roster of pilots includes Amanda Brodbeck, flying her balloon “Esmeralda Featherton”, Natasha Stanke, flying her balloon “Wonder Woman", Cheri White, flying her balloon “Red Racer”, Peg Billson, flying her balloon “Shilo”, Sanne Haarhuis, flying her balloon “Dutch Direct”, Carolanne Walter, flying her balloon “Happyanunoit”, Meg Skelton, flying her balloon “Maharani”, Kelly Hilberth, flying her balloon “Still Golden”, Kimberly Whiteman, flying her balloon “Flame Buoyant”, Dawn McKenzie, flyer her balloon “Daydream”, Holly Pfeifer, flying her balloon “Cherry Bomb”, Kellie Rocha, flying her balloon “Skyjumper”, Kelli Keller, flying her balloon “KC”, Janet Patton, flying her balloon “Black Magic”, Janet Lutkus, flying her balloon “Goodnight Gracie”, Angelica Haus, flying her balloon “In A Wink of An Eye”, Meredith Bennett, flying her balloon “Moonshine”, Amy Gneiting, flying her balloon “Uranus”, Angela Madden, flying her balloon “Special Interest”. Competitors will arrive in Jackson and compete from July 14-20, 2024 leading up to and including the 41st Hot Air Jubilee to be held July 19-21, 2024. Both events promise to be a week filled with excitement, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. In addition to the competition, attendees can look forward to a variety of family-friendly activities and food vendors. More information on the pilots is available on the Hot Air Jubilee website at www.hotairjubilee.com. Competition flights for the Women’s National Championships will happen throughout Jackson County and will expand outside of the traditional footprint of the Hot Air Jubilee. For updated schedule information, download the official Hot Air Jubilee mobile app which is available in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The Balloon Federation of America is a membership organization dedicated to the art, sport, and science of ballooning, and to providing a unified voice for the purpose of representing U.S. balloonists and ballooning enthusiasts across the United States of America, its territories, and possessions, before the international ballooning community.