The 2024 National Balloon Classic wrapped up Saturday on a high note, getting the last three nights of balloon flights and entertainment in after battling heavy rain and high winds for the beginning of the nine-day event. Not only did the entertainment get delays, but the morning competition flights were often facing unsuitable conditions, however Nick Donner from Kentucky was named as the 2024 National Balloon Classic Champion scoring 7,313 points. Donner is a repeat champion, having taken home the crown in both 2023 and 2021 in recent competitions.