About this episode

The episode discusses the Women's National Ballooning Championship and the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee with event coordinators Angela Madden and Jacque Austin.

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Angela Madden and Jacque Austin, two of the coordinators of the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee, taking place each July at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson. They are also rounding out the third year of hosting the Women's National Ballooning Championship, leading up to the Jubilee. Hot air ballooning has a long history in Jackson, and they talk about the event, as well as the art and sport of ballooning. Learn more about the event and make plans to attend at https://www.hotairjubilee.com/ You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau. CREDITS Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast License Date: 08/08/2023

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