Saturday, September 6

• 7:00am Flight

• 5:30pm Flight

• 5:30-9:30pm Band: FENDER BENDER

•Glow at Dusk- Approx 7:40

Sunday, September 7– Free Parking!

• Dawn Flight

• 11:00am-1pm Live Music: NOW & FOREVER

**Balloons are done after this flight at dawn**

FAQ’s FOR FIELDS OF FLIGHT EVENT

• PARKING:

$40 per car for Parking – INCLUDES Admission -only ONE ticket needed per VEHICLE!!

REPEAT ONLY ONE TICKET IS NEEDED PER VEHICLE!

Payment Options for parking:

Prepaid parking ticket from our website – limited amounts are available- all walk-ins will be turned away. Carpooling is suggested and arrive early!

We do have a shuttle/tram rides to and from parking areas.

NON-REFUNDABLE if event is cancelled due to weather. – This is a benefit for the American Cancer Society- Relay for Life PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:

The orchard accepts Visa/Master Card for purchases over $5.00.

NO ATM ON SITE!

No ATMS are available- CASH IS RECOMMENDED and electronic payments maybe spotty.

REPEAT NO ATM ON SITE Cards maybe used for purchase over $5- Cash is recommended and quicker.

Acceptable forms of payments at private vendor booths may vary.

• BALLOON RIDES:

There will NOT be private rides available during this event.

We will NOT have Tethered rides.

This is a spectator event ONLY- NO RIDES WILL BE GIVEN

• WEATHER:

This is a weather-related event and weather permitting the balloons will fly. The decision is up to each pilot. We will not know until about an HOUR before launch time. Balloons will only fly if conditions are favorable.

• WHAT IS A BALLOON GLOW?:

Weather permitting, at dusk and while the balloons are on the ground the pilot(s) will ignite the propane burners periodically to light up the balloon. It’s breathtaking to see! You’ll want your camera out! Please refer to the photo in the event!

•FOOD & DRINKS:

No outside Food or Drinks/Coolers permitted.

Food from our Orchard Cafe and many other food options are available from vendors that are onsite to serve you. Don’t forget about those APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS!

We will have Wine/Beer/Hard Cider/Water/Pop and Apple Cider available for purchase.

• PETS:

We love pets but cannot have them at the orchard.

• RESTROOMS:

Due to the large number in attendance there will be porta potties available. Inside restrooms will be closed.

• MAY WE BRING OUR OWN CHAIRS/BLANKET:

Yes, it is highly recommended that you bring a chair/blanket – oh and some bug spray might be good too!

• ORCHARD ACTIVITIES:

All regular orchard activities will stop at 3:00 pm to insure we have the tractors available for tram rides to and from the orchard for parking. This includes U-Pick apple picking. We will have apples available for purchase inside.

The playground will be available for kids to play on during the event. ​

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

✨ Friday, September 5 – 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 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! 🎈❤️