EVENT SCHEDULE
2022 Schedule
July 29-August 6, 2022
Schedule is Weather Dependent and Subject to Change
The National Balloon Classic Memorial Balloon Field is a grassy, landscaped field; seating is on the ground, bring your own lawn chair or blanket. A limited number of chairs are available for rent on a fist come first serve basis.
Morning Competition Viewing Only
Gates are open from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., for morning viewing, weather permitting. Parking and viewing is “at own risk” only, no parking attendants, services, entertainment, or amenities. Flights over the balloon field are not guaranteed. All policies apply including: No pets, smoking/vaping, or outside food or beverages. Chairs are available to rent on first come basis. Admission and parking are free-will donation for mornings only.
Launch Info
Whether hot air balloons launch from the balloon field, or land at the balloon field, the sights and sounds are magical. The final decision about launch location, including scheduled Mass Ascensions, is determined during that evening’s pilot briefing.
Friday, July 29th
6:30 PM - Friday Night Kick-Off Flight SKY’S THE LIMIT!
ON STAGE - Fahrenheit
Shape Inflate!
Saturday, July 30th
5:00 AM - Dawn Patrol
10:00 AM - Celebrate Warren County Parade & Summer Art Festival
6:30 PM - Balloon Flight + Shape Inflate!
ON STAGE - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
DARK - Fantastic Fireworks
Sunday, July 31st
6:30 PM - Balloon Flight + Shape Inflate!
ON STAGE - Damon Dotson Band
DUSK - Nite Glow Extravaganza
Monday, August 1st
Pilot Appreciation Night Sponsored by The Sports Page Grill
6:30 pm - Balloon Flight
ON STAGE - The Sinclair's
Tuesday, August 2nd
Townie Tuesday and
Vintage Balloon Inflate
Sponsored by
Retirement Solutions of Iowa LLC
6:30 PM - Balloon Flight
ON STAGE - 3DM Band
Wednesday, August 3rd
6:30 PM - Balloon Flight
ON STAGE - Not Quite Brothers
DUSK - Nite Glow Extravaganza
Thursday, August 4th
6:30 PM - Balloon Flight
ON STAGE - TrainWreck
DARK - Fantastic Fireworks
Friday, August 5th
6:30 PM - Balloon Flight
ON STAGE - Punching Pandas
DUSK - Nite Glow
Saturday, August 6th
6:30 PM - Balloon Flight
ON STAGE - Jason Brown
DARK - Fantastic Fireworks
The FAA states that maximum wind velocity for launch is ten knots and tonight’s forecast is not looking favorable for hot air balloons. What does like wind? Kites! And we have them…like you’ve never seen before. The show must go on and our show is in the sky so join us for a fantastic kite display by Great American Kites & Events and Jason Brown on the stage (people come for miles just for this) and fireworks at dark. It’s Iowa, and winds aloft can change so if it’s safe, the balloons will also fly.