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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.

The National Balloon Classic is a hot air ballooning celebration and competition taking place July 28 through Aug. 5 in Indianola. The community has hosted the nine-day event for more than 50 years.

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.

National Balloon Classic's 2021 schedule. All events take place at Indianola's Memorial Balloon Field, located at 15335 Jewell St., unless otherwise noted.

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."On ...

THREE LANES. OF HOT AIR BALLOONS IN INDIANOLA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC KICKS OFF TODAYND A WAS CANCELED LAST YE AR BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ...

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 ...

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

A single hot air balloon is a beautiful sight to see drifting through the sky. Now picture that times a hundred, and that’s what the National Balloon Classic has to offer. For nine days every ...

Walter is really impressed with how well their first-time crew did under such new conditions at the National Balloon Classic. "Our expectations going in were just to have fun and be safe," she said.