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The 33rd annual Colorado Balloon Classic
Colorado's Largest Air Show!

The Colorado Balloon Classic (a division of Colorado Springs Balloon Classic, Inc.) was organized in 1977 and has grown to be the largest and the longest continuously running hot air balloon festival in the Rocky Mountain Region as well as the State of Colorado. The Colorado Balloon Classic is an annual family event - admission is free - held each Labor Day weekend.

The event is held in Memorial Park off Pikes Peak Avenue between Hancock Ave. and Union Blvd near the shores of Prospect Lake. Mass ascensions with over 100 balloons are scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings with a Balloon Glo® scheduled for Saturday and Sunday evenings. Each year a variety of concessions are available and entertainment is provided during each event.

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2009 Coloring Contest presented by Panera Bread
Get ready, get set, get your crayons out and start coloring.  The 2009 Coloring Contest has begun!  Click here to get your coloring sheet.  Contest ends September 15, 2009.

2010 Logo Contest

The Winner for the 2009 Colorado Balloon Classic Logo is Amy Rivard of Colorado Springs, CO.
If you are interested in designing the official logo for the 2010 Colorado Balloon Classic, please click here for our Call For Entries Form.

Photo Contest

Click here to see the 2008 Winners!  Categories included, Junior (15 & under),
Adult (16-59), Senior (60+), Professional, and Digitally Enhanced.  Click here to see other years!

Top 100 Event in North America -  The Colorado Balloon Classic has been selected as one of the 2008 "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association (ABA). 

Angel Fire Balloon Rally & Summer Festival - June 26, 27 & 28, 2009 in Angel Fire, New Mexico.  For information about The Village of Angel Fire, contact www.afgov.org.  For pilot information contact Angel Fire Pilot Information.


Patsy had her head shaved March 20th, 2009, for Children.  Click here for more information about donating to find a cure for Children's Cancer.  Click here to view  photos Patsy with Pink hair and BALD.

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