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🎈 Fields of Flight – Hot Air Balloon Night at the Orchard 🎈✨ Friday, September 5
Get ready for a truly unforgettable evening as colorful hot air balloons rise over the apple orchard and light up the night sky! 🌅🍎 With live music, delicious food, and breathtaking views, this is one night you won’t want to miss.
🎶 Event Highlights:
6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting)
5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by VERTIGO
~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting)
FAQ – All You Need to Know
🚗 Parking & Tickets:
$40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
Prepaid parking tickets available online only – limited quantity!
No walk-ins – carpooling encouraged.
Free shuttle/tram service from parking areas.
Non-refundable – this is a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
💳 Payments:
Orchard accepts Visa/MasterCard for purchases over $5.
No ATM on site – cash is fastest! (Some vendors may only take cash.)
🎈 Balloon Rides:
Spectator event only – no private or tethered rides.
🌤 Weather:
Balloon flights are weather dependent – pilots decide about 1 hour before launch.
✨ What’s a Balloon Glow?
At dusk, pilots fire up their propane burners to light the balloons while they remain on the ground – it’s magical and camera-worthy! 📸
🍔 Food & Drinks:
No outside food, drinks, or coolers.
Orchard Café favorites + food vendors (yes, apple cider doughnuts!)
Beer, wine, hard cider, pop, water, and apple cider available.
🐾 Pets:
As much as we love them, pets must stay home.
🚻 Restrooms:
Porta potties available (indoor restrooms closed).
🪑 What to Bring:
Chairs, blankets, bug spray – be comfy and prepared!
🍎 Orchard Activities:
U-Pick closes at 3:00 PM to allow tractors for shuttle service.
Apples available for purchase in the store.
Playground open for kids during the event.
Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and come enjoy an evening of music, food, and hot air balloon magic – all for a great cause! 🎈❤️
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States, Iowa 51503
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