The 2024 National Balloon Classic begins tonight, the first of nine straight evenings of balloon flights, live music, and entertainment with the theme of “Just Look Up!”

Competition flights begin tomorrow morning, with over 115 pilots from across the country entered into the event this year.

Tonight’s entertainment includes the Kick-Off Party at 6:30pm, with the Sons of Gladys Kravitz on the TruBank Stage and Fantastic Fireworks beginning after dark.