08/14/2026
πΎπ Grand Republic is proud to sponsor the Old West Balloon Fest!!!
We believe in investing in the things that bring this community together, and there's nothing quite like sunrise over a field full of hot air balloons to remind you why you love where you live. That's why Grand Republic is proud to be an official sponsor of OWBF this year. It takes real, sustained effort from this whole valley to pull off something this special, and we are happy to be part of building it.
And we'll be right there with you. Find our booth at the fest and load up on fresh, hand-crafted baked goods made right here with fresh milled wheat we grow in Scotts Bluff County and stone-mill in Gering:
π₯ All-Butter Croissants β laminated the traditional way, flaky and golden
π₯ Almond Croissants β hand-made frangipane, powdered sugar & sliced almonds
π Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls β made with Palisade Peaches, back by popular demand!
π Kolaches β cream cheese and home-made raspberry jam
π« Blueberry Muffins β loaded with wild blueberries
π Iced Lemon Pound Cake β bright, buttery, finished with a lemon glaze
πͺ Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies β naturally leavened, deep flavor, crisp edges
π« Carmelitas β oat crumble, gooey caramel, dark chocolate
Gates open at 5:30 AM for the mass ascension β come watch the sky fill with color, then stop by our booth and ask us to warm up any of these for you. Nothing beats a warm croissant on a cool morning with great scenery! π
See you at Mitchell Airfield!
πΎ Grand Republic Milling Company | Gering, Nebraska | grandrepublicmilling.com