What we’re about
Join me as I explore events in Iowa City/Cedar Rapids ! New to the area so taking suggestions 😁 Hoping to meet 30 somethings but all are welcome !
What is our group about and what we'll do at events:
About socializing and meeting new people, we'll explore Iowa City and Cedar Rapids together!
Who should join our group:
Any and all!
Any dues or fees you plan to charge members:
None! Just for fun :)
The group's affliation:
None! Just for fun :)
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Ottumwa Pro Balloon RacesNeeds location
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- Come join us for Ottumwa's Signature Event, the Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races! As the longest running FREE ADMISSION balloon event in the state of Iowa, and one of the largest events in Southeast Iowa, we're excited to celebrate our 47th year. Enjoy a large carnival, hot air balloons, food vendors, fireworks, live music, and so much more! Don't miss out on the fun.
- Lake Red Rock Balloon FestivalNeeds location
# SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
### FRIDAY, JULY 12
6-10pm: Live Music by Adam Whitehead (Food & T-shirt vendors available)
6:30pm: Opening Balloon Launch (approximate time) / Edward Jones Investments Cup Race
9:00pm: Balloon Night Glow (approximate time)### SATURDAY, JULY 13
6:30am: Morning Balloon Launch
8:00am: 5K/10K FUNdraiser Run/Walk
5K/10K DETAILS & SIGN UP
2-4pm: Kids Activities at the beach
3:00pm: Food & T-shirt vendors available
6-10pm: Live Music by Lucas Beebe
6:30pm: Evening Balloon Launch (approximate time)
9:00pm: Balloon Night Glow & Boat Parade (approximate time)### SUNDAY, JULY 14
6:30am: Morning Balloon Launch
- Indianola National Balloon ClassicMemorial Balloon Field, Indianola, IA
Tickets for 2024 National Balloon Classic in Indianola from MIDWESTIX
$14 per person
Saturday Aug 2nd Schedule:
6:30 AM Competition Flying
6:30 PM Balloon Flight + Evening Task
On the TruBank Stage: DECOY
Dark: THE SKY IS ALIVE™
3D Drone Show, Sponsored by Hy-VeeA spectacular 9-day hot air balloon event!
Breathtaking sights, incredible sounds, and extraordinary entertainment value. Every summer, guests are dazzled as 100+ hot air balloons paint the Iowa sky with brilliant colors while some of the best pilots in the world compete for points, prizes, and championship titles. Morning competition flights + evening task flights with outstanding entertainment including live music nightly, Nite Glow™, after-dark fireworks and drone shows, fabulous food concessions, Kids' Land activities and so much more!One low ticket price = fantastic value!
The National Balloon Classic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community building. Purchasing a ticket allows guests to enjoy one evening session (9 nights to choose from!), free access to watch morning competition flights (no ticket needed, free-will donation appreciated), and FREE parking both mornings and evenings during the National Balloon Classic July 26-August 3, 2024.Visit our website at https://www.nationalballoonclassic.com/ for the full event schedule, policies, FAQs, and Know Before You Go.
NO TICKET SALES AT THE GATE
- Tickets may be printed at home or scanned on a mobile device at the gate.
- Tickets do not sell out and can be purchased any time through August 3, 2024.
- Purchase discount tickets now until July 26, 2024. July 26-August 3, ticket prices increase to $11 per ticket.
- Physical tickets are available for purchase ($14) at Hy-Vee Indianola, 910 North Jefferson, Indianola, Iowa.
This is an outdoor event; all activities at the Memorial Balloon Field are weather permitting. Admission does not guarantee a balloon launch, and tickets are not refundable.
- Children ages five and under are admitted free of charge.
- Gates open at 4:00 p.m. daily.
