There woud not be balloons in Barneveld this year if it hadn't been for Ben Bläss. The Ballonfiësta was canceled by it's former board because of costs and it seemed the Koeweide would be an empty field in August. But lucky for all the people that favour this event for many years and with the help of friends Ben made it possible and many balloons coloured the sky above Barneveld. Many special shapes like van Gogh, Rocker Mouse, Oons Kearlke, Oons Wiefke, a cat, a clown, a giant chicken and a very large wood stove would put a smile on everyones face.