Testimonials - Read what people are saying!

All I can say is incredible. I've been a veteran Balloon Classic goer since 1994 and every year gets better than the previous. I volunteered for the Classic for the first time last year and I can't wait to help again this year. It is so much fun meeting and talking with the pilots and other volunteers. Congrats on a wonderful 33 years.  Monika Reinholz, Colorado Springs, CO

We just wanted to say thanks for a great weekend.  Our entire (21 person) crew had a fabulous time.  Thanks for inviting us down and I think our entire crew is ready to sign up again for next year!  We appreciate all your hard work!  Kari, Scott & Sarah

Patsy - On behalf of The Legend Band, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for inviting us to perform last Saturday night at the Classic.  We've been doing this a long time - bands are conditioned to approach one-shot, outdoor events with trepidation.  You never know if the electricity is going to work, if the stage will accommodate the equipment, if you can load and unload without difficulty, etc.  Performing for the Classic was effortless.  Peggy and Heather fully prepared us.  The parking passes made it so easy to pull right up to the Showmobile, there was plenty of power, the outlets were conveniently located, and Mike Schwarz took care of us right up to the minute of performance.  A truly professional team providing first class support.  Congratulations on number 31.  It was great.  And thank you again for giving Legend the opportunity to be a part of such an enjoyable event.Paul D deBerjeois

Thank you for having the Diet Pepsi MAX "Wake Up Station" at this year's Colorado Balloon Classic.  Our sponsorship provided unmatched branding and exposure for Diet Pepsi MAX compared to other events, and the "Wake Up Station" seemed to be a huge hit for festival patrons.  Bryan Richey, Marketing Director for Diet Pepsi MAX

I recently was in Colorado Springs and attended the Balloon Classic.  It was the most wonderfully glorious experience I have had in a long time.   Kimberly Simon, Wichita Falls, TX

Best and most well organized balloon event I've flown in.  Joe Lillard, Balloon Pilot

We had thousands of folks visit us at the Lost and Found Tent at the Balloon Classic.  We gave away all the wonderful material donated by Focus on the Family, David C. Cook Ministries and The Navigators.  Thank you to the Balloon Classic staff for their partnership with us!  Mike Ruffert, Southern Colorado Youth for Christ

We are so grateful for all that each of you do to bless our community with the Balloon Classic event.  We love this event!! The Helmcke Family, Colorado Springs

A big HOOAAH (well done) to you and all the Launch Directors. Talk about a professional team and effort…another HOOAAH.  Robert Chaplin, Retired Air Force Officer

The Colorado Balloon Classic was a very successful event for Flat Earth Chips.  Kristin Nelson, Marketing Department

Flying in Colorado Springs is fantastic.  For city flying, it was unparalleled.  Balloon Pilot David Fox

Fantastic Balloon Classic, great job, Patsy and crew.  Charlie Gilligan, Waste Management

Great Job!  Fred Lete, Balloon Pilot

Thanks for all your hard work, dedication and effort to organize and put on the Classic!  It is wonderful family entertainment.  We had a blast!  Bill and Linda Patterson and family

Beautiful, beautiful family experience at the Balloon Classic Patsy!  Deborah Thornton, Executive Director, Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration

Patsy, outstanding Balloon Classic!  The weather all three days was absolutely perfect.  Great job!  Scott Lewis, Sales Manager, Sinton Dairy

Thanks, Patsy!  Great balloon weekend!  Jeanie Sharon, Owner, Old Town Gallery

Patsy, it seems you have touched many lives, and they appreciate it.  Thanks for the great presentation.  Denise McMillion, General Manager, Western Services, Inc.

The Balloon Classic is fantastic.  Way to go Patsy!  Dan Griffis, US Bank

Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity!  Getting to sing our country's Anthem was a dream come true!  It was such an honor and it is a greater honor to be called back.  Thank you again so much!  Courtney Gonzalez, 2007 & 2008 Anthem Performer

Great job!  Alan Chacan, Benchmark Windows, Denver, CO, Concessionaire

I wanted to send a note of thanks for your (and your volunteers) hard work last weekend.  Your skill of putting together this event makes it easier for us.  Linda & Gerry Graff, Lucy Balloon

Patsy, what a great model for small business people!  You have been an inspiration to us all.  Joel Midkiff, Owner/Partner, Sinton Dairy

Thanks again for a great rally!  It is a well-organized, fun and efficient rally with enthusiastic volunteers, participants, and spectators.  Mike Voorhees, Balloon Pilot, Albuquerque, NM

Steve's sister and brother-in-law had a fantastic time on Saturday.  The twinkle in their eyes and smiles on their faces were pricesless.  Kind of like seeing the magic of Christmas through a child's eyes.  Chuck took over 200 pictures!  Thank you for all the hard work you and your team put into an event that is enjoyed by thousands!  Lura Fredrick, Shirt Stop

I appreciate the Balloon Classic and have been going to it since it was out at the old glider port.  It has become a family tradition and the way we honor our mother who passed away in 1996.  Debra Frick 

I loved seeing Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak together from 2000 feet AGL.  What a view!  Sharon Hartshorn, Balloon Pilot

Thank you for a WONDERFUL weekend.  I really enjoy being around the ballooning community as all the pilots, owners and crew are so “down to earth” (so to speak) and caring.  Thanks for the great experience.  Sign me up again for next year.  Belinda Jensen, Balloon Crew Member 

Just wanted to thank you for having ONE WAY BAND be part of the Balloon Classic event.  It was a Blessing for all members and a Blessing for others.  The weather was just awesome and the morning launch was a sight to see.  Eric Enger, Colorado Springs

After moving here 3 years ago, I finally attended the Balloon Classic and LOVED it!  Dr. Christy Meislahn, Sundance Chiropractic, Palmer Lake, CO

Target is proud to once again be a part of the Classic.  It is one of our favorites.  George Ibach, Corporate Balloon Pilot

I just want o drop a note to say thanks.  I enjoyed myself at this event.  Very few events get a thank you for me.  Big time kudos to the Launch Directors/Assistants.  The flights were great as was the chase.  Good Job!  Tom Connolly, Frisco, CO Balloon Crew Chief 

I wanted to send you a note of thanks for helping make the event so enjoyable for the Legend Band.  Performing for the Classic was effortless.  You fully prepared us.  Your support was first class.  I also want to congratulate you on what a great event it was overall.  Paul D. deBerjeois, Colorado Springs

The best rally ever!  Fred Lete, Balloon Pilot

Thank you so very much for your generosity to our community!  You put a HUGE smile on the faces of
many, many children and their parents.  Teresa Gaebler, Colorado Springs

Thank you very much for the pass.  I work at a nursing home and have a 96 year old woman who has wanted to see the balloons lift off for years and had never gotten to go.  She has gotten a doctor’s order so she can attend.  She has a walker and can’t walk very far.  We had a great seat and she didn’t even have to get out of the car!  It was spectacular.  You made my old friend’s day!  Thanks again.  Penny at Skyline Village, Colorado Springs

Thank you for letting the Pikes Peak Volkswagen Club be part of the Balloon Classic.  We all had a great time and a really good turn out.  Lots of old VeeDub stories were traded back and forth.  Scott Witeveen, President, PPVWC

Great weather and flights this year!  The pilots and crew really put on a show for all.  The most spectators I have seen in years.  Sally Bartsch, Balloon Pilot

Thanks for the great weekend!  We really enjoyed our first Balloon Classic and definitely look forward to next year.  Gary and Carolyn Woods, Balloonists 

When our family decided to become full time balloonist, we teamed up with the Colorado Balloon Classic to promote and develop our business.  With the help of the Balloon Classic, we have become the largest balloon company in the state of Colorado and expanded our operation to include Phoenix, Arizona and Aspen, Colorado.  TV coverage and community support for the event is unparalleled.  The Balloon Classic is one of Colorado’s proudest events.  The crowds are some of the most diverse one will ever see.  Greg Wellens, Owner, Adventures Out West

I enjoy flying with you guys!  Mark Purdy, Balloon Pilot

For all you do!  Congratulations!  Terry Van Sant, Architects

I cannot express to you how great it was to open the Classic program and see our picture and and read the article.  We hadn't been to the Classic in years and it was a treat.  We went down on Saturday and it was a perfect day.  We saw friends we haven't seen in a long time and in general had a wonderful time.  It was a wonderful celebration of our 18th anniversary.  Thank you so much again.  Carol Parry and Emil Hollingsworth

Thanks for all your hard work, dedication and effort to organize and put on the Classic!  It is wonderful family entertainment.  We had a blast!  Bill and Linda Patterson and family

18 of us gathered Sunday to watch the balloons.  We all had the BEST morning ever.  I talked to a cute family with 3 children who have never missed a lift-off.  We thought the event gave such excellent PR for Colorado Springs and it's truly a wonderful family/friends event to share.  The morning was beautiful and we wanted to let you know how super it was.  Thanks for giving us all such a happy, colorful, memorable early Sunday AM.  Christine and Ric Punam

On behalf of the 1,600 children and families served by Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD), thank you for your collaborative efforts to collect donations of books.  Heather Green, Communications Officer, Head Start

Great leadership teams don't function well without great leaders and we've got the best!  Dusty Shutt, Leadership Team Member and Owner of The Forest's Edge, Ltd.

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