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August 30th-31st, 2014

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Color The Skies, a local nonprofit organization will host the annual Color The Skies Kite Show and Rise.Shine.Give.RUN. on Saturday, August 31st at Mistlin Sports Park. Unlike previous years, ONLY 3 hot air balloons will be on display at 6:00 am before runners take their mark! Balloons will be on display (no rides or tethers) as long as weather permits. This will be a great photo opportunity!

Rise.Shine.Gice.RUN

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5K & 10M runs will start at 8 am. The Children's Fun Run (1/4 mile) will begin at 9:30 am. All runners will receive medals with cash prizes for the overall Male and Female winners of the 5K and 10M.

To register for the Rise.Shine.Give.RUN. please visit www.Active.com 

Download the RUN. Registration Form

Kite Show

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Kite flying enthusiasts will enjoy the colorful shapes and sizes of all styles of kites and inflatables! The kids will love the candy drops and participate in kite races! Kites will be on hand for purchase and technical assistance will be available by expert flyers. Festival goers can bring a kite or buy a kite at the festival.

Our Mission

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Be sure to visit the Color The Skies Information Booth to learn about Children’s Hospital Central California and the Color The Skies Mission to bring awareness and financial support to our local pediatric medical center.

We encourage guests to bring blankets, chairs, friends and family to make this day one to remember!

  • Carnival and Fun Activities

    The CARNIVAL will operate beginning at 9:00 am. Activities include a giant slide, rides, jousting, bounce houses and carnival food. A super fun activity for all ages is the WOW Balls Get inside larger than life bubbles and race across the grass or try your balance in a 3,000 gallon pool! Also, be sure to visit KAT Country for prize giveaways!


  • Farmer’s Market

    Peaches, nectarines, tomatoes, nuts and more will be available at the Farmer’s Market.


  • Little Partners Collecting Change

    Kids if you’ve been collecting your change for the Little Partners Collecting Change for Children program then please turn it in at the Rabobank Booth by the Information Booth on Saturday, August 30th!


Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival, Saturday & Sunday, August 30th-31st, 2014

Color The Skies is a nonprofit organization located in Ripon with a mission to raise awareness and financial support for Children’s Hospital Central California and other programs that benefit our youth here in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. We work hand-in-hand with the community, students and business owners to bring Color The Skies Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival to Ripon every Labor Day Weekend. Our grassroots effort is making a difference in the lives of children throughout Central California.

Mistlin Sports Park

Ripon, CA