Giant Bird Balloons Inflate at Sonoma County Classic
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 12:42:13 PM · 2026/Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
Three large novelty hot air balloons are being inflated on a grass field during the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic. The most prominent balloon is shaped like a yellow and orange chicken or rooster, while a large green bird-shaped balloon and a red pumpkin-style balloon are visible beside it. A long line of spectators sits along the field's edge watching the inflation process on an overcast, gray day. In a delightful coincidence, a long formation of birds flies across the sky in the upper left of the frame, appearing to mirror the bird-shaped balloons below. Ground crew and event vehicles are visible in the background amid trees and distant hillside homes.
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