National Balloon Classic

05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day!

04/07/2023

NIGHT GLOW IS CONFIRMED! FORECAST IS FOR 16 DEGREES AND SETTLED WEATHER. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO AVOID LONG QUEUES AT THE GATE

Tickets to the 2023 Night Glow, at the Clareville Showgrounds, give you 5 hours of action-packed entertainment, including:​

air balloon walk-throughs
drone racing
model aeroplane displays
live music from The Shenanigans
bouncy castle for the kids
selection of art and craft stalls from Wairarapa artisans
the magical Night Glow balloons performance - lit up to music
delicious food and beverage options from Wairarapa's largest range of street food vendors
an unforgettable experience

We strongly advise purchasing your tickets in advance, to avoid long queues at the gate.

NIGHT GLOW IS CONFIRMED! FORECAST IS FOR 16 DEGREES AND SETTLED WEATHER. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO AVOID LONG QUEUES AT THE GATE

04/03/2023

We’re only FOUR MONTHS away from the 2023 National Balloon Classic! This year’s event will be with beautiful balloon-filled skies, live music on the TruBank - Member FDIC Stage, yummy food, local brews and MORE! We can’t wait to see you on the balloon field July 28 – August 6!

Tickets on sale May 1! Stay up-to-date and get information about the schedule once it is final by following us on all our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube)!

04/03/2023

04/01/2023

Hot air balloons fill the sky as they soar closer to the landing site during the National Balloon Classic,

Hot air balloons fill the sky as they soar closer to the landing site during the National Balloon Classic, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Indianola, Iowa.