2026 Sponsorships are now being accepted!
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. 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 are in need of 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?
2026 Sponsors
FAA Certified Repair Station – Inspections, Maintenance, Repairs and Fabrication
2025 Sponsors
Established in 1983, Aerco is New Mexico’s Premier FAA Certified Balloon Repair Station
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The 2026 Rio Grande Classic
The 2026 Rio Grande Classic is right around the corner! We’re excited to welcome Andy Baird as Event Director and Elisa Talbert as Chief Scoring Officer. We are grateful to have their expertise. Headquarters will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Rio Rancho. 2026 is shaping up to be one of our best years yet. More details, including pilot applications will be released soon.
If you’re interested in being a sponsor, we’d love to hear from you. Sponsorships help make the Rio Grande Classic possible and are a great way to support ballooning while connecting with the local community. Opportunities range from in-kind support to larger partnerships, and we’re happy to work with you to find the right fit. Reach out to learn more about getting involved.
Aerco is the Premier Event Sponsor of the 2026 Rio Grande Classic coming Memorial Day Weekend May 22nd – 25th!
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Thank you Aerco, for Being RGC’s Premier 2025 Sponsor
Established in 1983, AERCO is New Mexico’s Premier FAA Certified Balloon Repair Station!
Welcome Siarza, RGC’s 2025 Silver Sponsor
Siarza is a ballooning-friendly advertising, PR, and media agency specializing in crisis communications and media relations. Trusted by tourism, hospitality, and ballooning professionals, we craft tailored strategies that elevate brands, manage reputations, and drive engagement. Our award-winning digital marketing and PR expertise ensure every campaign delivers results. Visit siarza.com to see why industry leaders trust us.
Welcome Aerco, RGC’s Premier 2025 Sponsor
Established in 1983, AERCO is New Mexico’s Premier FAA Certified Balloon Repair Station!
