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Eat, Play, and Wander the endless possibilities in Warren County!

Presenting Sponsor:

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

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

Monopoly: Des Moines Edition featuring the Nationa

Monopoly: Des Moines Edition featuring the National Balloon Classic IS HERE! This limited-edition game is the perfect gift!⁠⁠🛍️ How to Get Yours:⁠- Local Pick-Up (Indianola, IA): Limited quantities are available for pick-up! Order here: https://nationalballoonclassic.com/product/monopoly-des-moines-edition-pickup/⁠- We will notify you with specific instructions once your game is ready!⁠- Heads Up: Games are NOT guaranteed to arrive before Christmas!⁠⁠Shipping Option: Want it delivered? Order the shipped version here: https://nationalballoonclassic.com/product/monopoly-des-moines-edition-shipping/⁠⁠More Hot Items for the Holidays! ⁠⁠We're building our full online store for Spring 2026, but right now, you can also grab the NBC 2026 Calendar!⁠⁠Check out all available items now: https://nationalballoonclassic.com/shop/⁠⁠#MonopolyDSM #NationalBalloonClassic #DesMoines #IndianolaIA #IowaGifts #GameNight

What a spectacular year! You helped us elevate to

What a spectacular year! You helped us elevate to new heights, making 2025 a record-breaking year at the National Balloon Classic!⁠⁠-125 Pilots from 22 States + the United Kingdom!⁠-100,000+ Total Visitors - Thank you for showing up!⁠-9 Nights of Hot Air Balloon Magic⁠-2 Nite Glows + 5 Drone Shows⁠-$7.2 Million Annually - Total Economic Impact!⁠-700+ Dedicated Volunteers⁠-35,000+ Volunteer Hours logged!⁠-50 Landowner Cards submitted (Our incredible partners!)⁠⁠Thank you to our pilots, sponsors, volunteers, landowners, and attendees for an unforgettable Classic. We truly felt the magic this year!⁠⁠Get ready to Feel The Whoosh!⁠⁠Mark your calendars for the 2026 National Balloon Classic July 31-August 8 and let the countdown begin!⁠⁠#NationalBalloonClassic #NBC2025 #IndianolaIA #HotAirBalloon #BalloonFestival #Wrapped #FeelTheWhoosh

Did you know...the National Balloon Classic is a n

Did you know...the National Balloon Classic is a nonprofit organization. We fill the sky, but our mission is rooted firmly in the community. https://nationalballoonclassic.com/donate/

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐲? It's perfectly fine! When fabric touches fabric, we call it "kissing." It's a common and acceptable sight!⁠⁠#themoreyouknow #NationalBalloonClassic

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