DES MOINES, Iowa — More than 30 hot air balloons took flight over Des Moines Monday morning, putting on a colorful show ahead ...

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Hot air balloons took to the sky in Des Moines on Monday, July 14. Expect to see more as the National Balloon Classic draws near.

The National Balloon Classic is a nine-day event in Indianola where visitors can not only watch competitions, but ride in a hot air balloon.

Thursday evening's sneak peek of the National Balloon Classic lights up downtown Indianola.

See more than 100 hot air balloons take flight and paint the sky during the 2024 National Balloon Classic in Indianola.

The free festival at Ella Sharp Park features multiple daily launches, night glows, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and the ...

National Balloon Classic fills Iowa's sky, power lines with hot air balloons Pilots put on a show for spectators on the ground as they enjoy live music, and food and drinks from vendors ...

The National Balloon Classic is a nine-day event in Indianola where visitors can not only watch competitions, but ride in a hot air balloon.

2024 National Balloon Classic Hot air balloons inflate for a static display during the National Balloon Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Indianola. Friday evening: Just look up.

The full schedule for the 2024 National Balloon Classic can be viewed here. Organizers tell Local 5 that, as long as the wind doesn’t go above 10 knots, the balloons will take flight.

Drawing balloon enthusiasts and pilots from across the United States for more than 50 years, the National Balloon Classic isn't just a festival.