Colorful Hot Air Balloons Fill the Sky at Classic
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 1:11:48 PM · 2026/Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
This wide-angle photograph captures the bustling launch field of the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic, with numerous hot air balloons in various stages of inflation. In the foreground, a large balloon with a bold geometric design in yellow, red, burgundy, and navy lies partially inflated on the grass, its envelope sprawling across the field. Behind it, a rainbow-striped balloon and a yellow balloon are already fully inflated and tethered near the ground, while further back a red-and-white chevron balloon, a multicolored balloon, and a dark blue balloon decorated with ornate golden imagery rise skyward. Crowds of spectators and crew members mill about the expansive grassy field, and support vehicles including pickup trucks and SUVs are parked nearby under an overcast, hazy sky.
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