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

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.

It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's a hot air balloon!

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.

The National Balloon Classic is underway in Indianola, but the potential to see balloons isn't guaranteed. A crowd flocked to the field to see the colorful balloons take flight on Saturday.

The city of Jackson is hosting U.S. National Women's Balloon Championship ahead of the Hot Air Jubilee this week.

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.

Olson plans to compete in the National Balloon Classic in Indianola this summer. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo.

Olson plans to compete in the National Balloon Classic in Indianola this summer. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo.