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Sedalia announces end of Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Sedalia Chamber of Commerce made an unexpected announcement Friday, confirming the end of a popular event that attracted visitors from all over the state.
According to a , the city will no longer be hosting the Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival, which has been held in June for the past two years.
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'We are so incredibly thankful for the generous support from our sponsors and the amazing community turnout over the past two years for the Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival. It has been such a joy to see our community come together and make lasting memories at this special event,' the chamber of commerce said.
The post said the event was canceled due to staffing limitations and a lack of resources.
'This was not an easy decision, and we truly appreciate your understanding and continued support and we focus on other ways to serve and celebrate our community,' the chamber said on Facebook.
Despite this popular event ending, the city has a number of other events planned throughout the year. .
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