Hot Air Balloons Rise at Sonoma County Classic
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 1:07:41 PM · 2026/Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
Several hot air balloons in various stages of inflation dominate this wide-angle ground-level shot taken at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic. The Blue Star Propane balloon, featuring a patriotic star design in red, white, and blue, stands prominently alongside a vibrant green, red, and yellow striped balloon and a mustard-yellow balloon with dark geometric patterns. A large blue balloon with an eagle or bird motif partially fills the upper right frame, giving a sense of the event's scale and the photographer's immersive vantage point. Ground crew, spectators, a white Ford F-150 pickup towing a trailer, and a white passenger van populate the foreground, capturing the organized bustle of a balloon festival launch field.
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