The 2024 Rio Grande Classic is in The Books!

The 2024 Rio Grande Classic Competition Event including the BFA/HACD sanctioned Southwest Regional Championship, and the New Mexico State Championship held May 24-27, 2024 is in the books! Our Event Director this year was Elisa Talbert. Our Event Chair was Jessica Price. Thank you to the RGC Event Committee, the Measuring Team, Scoring Team, The Top Gun Board, and all of our Pilots and Crew who participated. A special thank you to our Sponsors.

2024 Premier Sponsors

FAA Certified Repair Station

FAA Certified Repair Station

It’s More Than a Restaurant – It’s an Experience!

 

Power Generation Service
Your go to source for generator power and small engines.
Chuck & Kathy's
Jerky, Fudge, Cakes, & Cookies
Safe House Distilling
New Mexico crafted spirits and cocktails.
AIBF
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 5-13, 2024.
1st Service Team
1st Service Team offers full service for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and special hazards while performing inspections, service, and installation.
Speicher Automotive
Speicher Automotive - Complete Auto Repairs & Maintenance by a Mechanic for the Customer!
Speicher Automotive
We specialize in bringing your event to the next level of excitement with our high-quality bounce rentals.
First Financial Credit Union
Whether you need a checking account, a car loan, investment services or a home equity loan, we have it here.
Elk's Lodge #2500
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life.
Centric Title
Centric Title & Escrow (CTE) is here to be the closing partner you can trust in Albuquerque and across New Mexico.
Brew Lab 101
EAT, DRINK, SHOP, & PLAY at THE LAB! Your family friendly brewery & cidery in Rio Rancho & NE Heights Albuquerque!
Davis Kelin Law Firm
Personal Injury Lawyers
Lundgren Chiropractic
Get Customized Solutions At Lundgren Chiropractic in Rio Rancho
Siarza
Advertising, Public Relations and Digital Marketing.
Ace of Paws
New Mexico’s only stand-alone veterinary physical rehabilitation clinic
The Fine Law Firm
Albuquerque Personal Injury Attorneys
Caruso Law Office
Personal Injury Lawyers
K&V Enterprises
Accounting, Bookkeeping, & Tax Services
Edustat Air, LLC

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SPONSORSHIPS are Still Available!

Top Gun, New Mexico’s non-profit competition balloon club, has been hosting our Rio Grande Classic Competition Event over Memorial Day weekend for over 30 years. This year, we are also hosting the NM State and the Southwest Region Hot Air Balloon Championships. Pilots will be coming to the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho Metro Areas from all over the United States to compete in this sanctioned event. Balloons attract people, people become customers!

We need our Sponsors! Sponsors receive an incredible package of Sponsor benefits including Advertising, Balloon Rides, Displays, and other great amenities. We will make your name known in New Mexico and Nationally through your support of New Mexico Ballooning! Won’t you join us with a sponsorship today?

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