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2026 Guest Guide

Presenting Sponsor:

Memorial Balloon Field:
1136 150th Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125

Office:
PO Box 346
Indianola, IA 50125
515-961-8415

See you July 30th - August 7th for the 2027 Nation

See you July 30th - August 7th for the 2027 National Balloon Classic!

The last balloon has landed. The sun has set. The

The last balloon has landed. The sun has set. The field is quiet once again. And just like that, another National Balloon Classic is in the books.See you July 30th - August 7th for the 2027 National Balloon Classic.@grantwebsterphoto

Saturday, August 8: From our Race Team: winds have

Saturday, August 8: From our Race Team: winds have unexpectedly picked up beyond our FAA waiver, and they are not letting up in time to fly the evening task. Instead, pilots will be staying at the balloon field waiting for calmer winds to do a static display, followed by Welcome to our Ballooniverse 3D Drone Show at dark! Front and center on the field will be Leroy Clair, 2026 Champion, from Carlisle, Iowa!

Today's Greater Iowa Credit Union Play of the Day

Today's Greater Iowa Credit Union Play of the Day goes to Christine Bertsch for her throw on Task #10 during this morning's flight!

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