05/26/2026
Everyone did an incredible job this year navigating challenging tasks with difficult winds! See you all in 2027!
Rio Grande Classic Balloon Competition
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Rio Grande Classic Balloon Competition. The 2026 RGC will be held Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 25th. Cash Prizes. Live briefings.
We are very excited to announce the 2025 Rio Grande Classic May 23-26! The event is limited to 50 pilots! It's going to be an amazing event. More information available at https://www.riograndeclassic.org/
05/25/2026
Day 3 of RGC and our weather crew and staff are doing what they do best. 💨
05/24/2026
First one over the target with an amazing throw! Thanks for kicking off RGC with a bang Shane Shipman!
05/24/2026
One of our awesome volunteers captured a great throw by local pilot, Peg Billson! Nicely done Peg!
05/23/2026
Our Meteorologist, Grant, is looking for an assistant! Do you have a crystal ball, oracle deck, scrying mirrors? We're looking for you! Come join our RGC weather team. 5+ years mediumship experience preferred. Apply Today!
05/23/2026
Day one of competition is a wrap!
05/23/2026
Balloons are on their way to the targets! Check out Chianti park for your chance to see balloons score!
05/23/2026
With the master briefing behind us, we are ready to start our 3 days of competition! Thank you sponsors, volunteers, and event staff for a productive evening. Thank you to all the pilots who joined us!!!
05/22/2026
The target for today‘s practice flight is ready at Mariposa Park!
05/21/2026
Mr. Sprinkles might not sound like an intimidating name for a competition, but we know Pilot JJ Mancini is going to be brining his A game at this year's Rio Grande Classic! Thanks for joining us!
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