National Balloon Classic
The National Balloon Classic returns to Indianola, Iowa, on 30 July–7 August 2027.
More than 100 balloons are advertised for the National Balloon Classic, based at Memorial Balloon Field, 1136 150th Avenue in Indianola. The event runs across nine days, giving visitors several possible sessions to watch. The dates are announced for 2027; check the new programme before choosing a particular morning or evening.
The organiser provides separate information for balloon rides, admission and the programme on the ground. A ticket to enter the field should not be assumed to include a passenger flight. If flying is your priority, arrange it through the ride information linked by the festival and ask how cancellations or rescheduling are handled.
Use the event’s visitor guidance for parking, arrival and permitted items. A long festival gives some flexibility, but every launch remains subject to weather and operational decisions. The photograph on this page comes from an earlier Classic and is included as an archive view of the gathering.
Sources and photograph
Editorial review: 9 November 2026. Source 1
Archive photograph of National Balloon Classic. It does not show the line-up for a forthcoming edition. Photograph by Alan from Davenport, IA, USA. CC BY-SA 2.0. Responsive versions may be cropped and resized.