2023 Thurston Classic

The Thurston Classic Hot Air Event is free. There are no admission fees, no parking fees, and this event is made possible through sponsorships and your donations. If you would like to find lodging or other events in the Meadville/Crawford County area during the time of the Thurston Classic, please consult the website of the Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

We thank you for your support of the Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Event. A special thank you goes out to our sponsors. At this time, we also accept donations in support of the event through the donation form on the website: DonateThurston.com (you will be redirected to a new site).