will be produced by Hot Apple Productions, LLC. in affiliation with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Company, Inc. and the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation.

Rainbow Ryders has been the ride concession for the past 6 years at the balloon event. As well it’s 39 years of experience in all aspects of ballooning, Rainbow Ryders operates in Albuquerque and Phoenix, now adding Colorado Springs into its portfolio of events and promotions it manages. For more info on Rainbow Ryders, feel free to visit the website at www.rainbowryders.com.

Colorado Springs Sports Corp (CSSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit established in 1979 to assist in the relocation of the U.S. Olympic Committee from New York City to Colorado Springs. 

CSSC’s mission is to inspire and advance Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA, and the Pikes Peak Region through sport and community events. Through event promotion and community development activities, CSSC plays a critical role in bringing civic leaders together with some of the nation’s premier sporting organizations to promote tourism and create positive economic impact.