RENO — The 29th annual Great Reno Balloon Race is scheduled for Sept. 10 through 12 and the community favorite has new balloons, activities and the first-ever wedding this year.

This year, spectators will be able to get VIP seating on a first-come, first-served basis. For a $5 donation, spectators will be able to have an up-close view of Glow Show, Dawn Patrol and Mass Ascension from a VIP area located next to the west gate entrance to the launch field. VIP seating is available at Rancho San Rafael Park on the day of the event.

All spectators can also dine in style while they watch the balloons float above Rancho San Rafael with a catered breakfast from High Pointe Catering, the event’s official caterer. Guests will be able to choose from a variety of menu items, including omelets and waffles. Coffee, juice and assorted breakfast cocktails also will be available for purchase.

This year also marks the first-ever Love Is n the Air Wedding at the Balloon Race. Winning bidders Curt Ainsworth and Stephanie Swartz will be married in front of 50,000 Balloon Race spectators on Sept. 11.

Balloon Race spectators have until the end of September to support the event by texting “balloon” to 20222 to donate $10 through the Mobile Giving program. Donate by text by Tuesday to be entered to win a ride in a hot-air balloon or T-6 airplane.

For a full schedule of events, more information on this year’s Balloon Race or to set up one-time and recurring donations, visit www.renoballoon.com.