05/24/2026
🎈 Sunday Flight, Glow & Tether Ride Update 🎈
Due to low clouds and wet ground conditions, tonight’s flight has been cancelled. HOWEVER we still want to give all of you a GREAT balloon experience tonight — so here’s the plan- this may change, but this is what we're planning on now!! 👇
🔥 From 7:30–8:30 PM, we will be hosting a “Candlestick” and Pilot Meet & Greet on the field!
The burners and baskets will be set up, and pilots will be out on the field ready to meet all of you. Come up to the fence, collect pilot balloon cards, get brochures signed, ask questions, and experience the balloons up close!
🌟 As for tonight’s Balloon Glow:
We are NOT cancelling the glow at this time — it is currently ON HOLD pending conditions. After 8:30 PM, pilots will hold a briefing on the field to determine if the glow can safely happen. The SECOND a decision is made, we will post here immediately and our announcer on-site will let everyone know.
🎟 TETHER RIDES UPDATE:
Tether rides are TENTATIVELY a GO, but they have been RELOCATED.
To find tether ride check-in:
➡️ Head down the hill between the Peacock Pen and the Lodge toward the river.
➡️ The check-in booth there is where waivers will be signed and tickets will be distributed.
⏰ Tether rides are scheduled to run from 7:30 PM through the fireworks, weather permitting.
⚠️ VERY IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT TETHER RIDES:
If weather conditions change at the last minute, tether rides may need to shut down immediately for safety reasons. Because of this, rides will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE — so we strongly encourage you to get there early!
🎟 Tether Ride Pricing
Ages 13+ — $30
Ages 5–12 — $15
Children under 5 are not recommended for tether rides. No dogs permitted in the baskets.
🎆 As of right now, the fireworks are expected to happen. However, they are NOT part of our event, so we cannot guarantee this. The fireworks are sponsored by Zehnder’s and launched from the Fortress driving range at 9:45pm
Thank you all again for your patience, flexibility, and support this weekend. We’re excited to still bring some balloon magic to the field tonight! See you on the field shortly!!! 🎈
