Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race

08/19/2026

The 2026 US National Balloon Championship concluded yesterday morning at the Old West Balloon Fest in Scottsbluff, NE!

After 4 flights and 20 competive tasks, our top 3 finishers are…

🥇 Landon Kohtz
🥈 Johnny Petrehn
🥉Jonathan Wright

Congratulations to all the competitors! Full results from the championship can be viewed on Watch Me Fly!

🔗 https://watchmefly.net/events/event.php?e=usnationals2026&v=tt

06/23/2026

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06/20/2026

06/07/2026

It is another beautiful evening in Helen! The balloons are inflated for a static display. There are thousands of visitors enjoying all the colorful balloons & two special shapes. The shapes are “Mr. Z” the zebra & “Mr. Giggles” the clown.

06/06/2026

It is another beautiful day in Helen! The pilots are heading to the field to inflate.

06/05/2026

It is another beautiful evening! Pilots will be inflating on the field for an hour or two. Lots of pilots to meet & balloons to see on the field.

06/05/2026

The Coast Racers are heading toward Toccoa. Winds are still very slow. Look up😁

06/05/2026

Two of the Coast Racers are flying past Clarkesville Ace Hardware. If you are in the Clarkesville area remember to look up😁. The balloons are not very high in the sky. The lower level winds have a better direction. Post pictures if you see the competitors.