🎈 Fields of Flight – Hot Air Balloon Night at the Orchard 🎈

✨ Friday, September 11 – Council Bluffs scenic Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard

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 The Project Architects
• ~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! 🎈❤️