RED BULL FLUGTAG PORTLAND 2008

Red Bull Flugtag, the outrageous human-powered flying competition, will return to Tom McCall Waterfront Park this weekend after a four year layover.

Thirty-one teams have been selected to strut, soar and ultimately splash into the Willamette’s waters, including a final wildcard team chosen by a public vote.

Flugtag, which means “flying day” in German, gives everyday Joes (and Janes!) the chance to be heroes for the day when they launch their homemade human-powered flying machines off a 25-foot high flight deck and into Red Bull Flugtag fame.

The first Red Bull Flugtag was held in Vienna in 1991. Since then, more than 40 Red Bull Flugtags have been held around the world – from London to San Francisco – attracting up to 300,000 spectators at one event!

The international flight distance record stands at 195 feet set in 2000 at Red Bull Flugtag Austria.  North America’s longest flight took place at Red Bull Flugtag Nashville in 2007 with a distance of 155 feet.

When is Red Bull Flugtag Portland?

The big event is this Saturday, August 2nd, 2008. The event opens at 11:00 AM, with first flight scheduled for 1:00 PM. Award ceremonies are expected to take place around 3:30 PM.

Where is it?

The event is taking place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the Willamette River in between the Riverplace Hotel and the Hawthorne Bridge.

Entry Fee?

Is 100% FREE to the public and open to all ages!

Watch from your boat!

The water will be open to boat traffic all day, but please stay outside the buoy lines marking the flightpath for our Red Bull Flugtag flying crafts.

Yes, there will be road closures on August 2nd.

•SW Naito Parkway between SW Clay St and SW Jefferson 7:00am – 7:00pm

•Outside eastbound lane of Hawthorne Bridge 7am - 6pm

What you can expect on site

There will be food and beverage concession stands within the event site.

ATMs will be available in the main event space near the concessions stands.

The event is open seating so get there early to reserve a spot!

No smoking allowed.

ADA viewing areas will be on site near the Riverplace Hotel, though the areas tend to fill up very quickly. It’s first-come, first-seated.

What will the show be like?

The live show promises to be a huge hit, complete with announcers Uncle E. and Tina Dixon on the flight deck, the Red Bull Air Force skydiving team, the National Anthem (performed with Portland flavor) and local DJ Gustav from 94.7FM KNRK pumping the music all day long.

What you CAN bring to Red Bull Flugtag Portland

NOTE: Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home.

- Blankets

- Baby Strollers

- Portable/collapsible chair

- Regular-size/unframed backpacks

- Sealed water bottles

- Empty Camelbak or other empty plastic container (ie, Nalgene bottle)

- Ice in soft-sided cooler or Camelbak

- Binoculars

- Personal camera equipment

What you CAN NOT bring to Red Bull Flugtag Portland

- Weapons of any kind

- Framed or large backpacks or bags

- Alcohol

- Glass containers

- Food

- Pets

- Tents

- No illegal vending is permitted

For more information, check out www.redbullflugtagusa.com.