Dates:
September 5 – 7, 2025
Member Presale on July 29
General Admission tickets on sale July 31
Festival tickets will also be available to participants enrolled in the Access Pass program.
Limited Access Pass tickets are available for this event.
Evening Balloon Glow ticket prices (Friday and Saturday evenings consist of the Hare and Hound Race, Balloon Glow and evening activities):
- Member: $15
- Nonmember: $26
Morning Events ticket prices (Saturday and Sunday events consist of competitions and fun morning activities):
- Member: $5
- Nonmember: $10
Suggested Audience:
All Ages
Children under 2 are free.
Conner Prairie Takes to the Skies!
September 5 – 7, 2025
Kick off the fall festival season at Conner Prairie with this one-of-a kind experience through the wonder of flight and breathtaking moments at sunrise and sunset.
Get updates about the festival by texting GLOW to 317-779-3330
Conner Prairie Takes to the Skies!
September 5 – 7, 2025
Kick off the fall festival season at Conner Prairie with this one-of-a kind experience through the wonder of flight and breathtaking moments at sunrise and sunset.
Get updates about the festival by texting GLOW to 317-779-3330
Dates:
September 5 – 7, 2025
Member presale on July 29
General Admission tickets on sale July 31
Festival tickets will also be available to participants enrolled in the Access Pass program.
Limited Access Pass tickets are available for this event.
Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival (Friday and Saturday evenings consist of the Hare and Hound Race, Balloon Glow and evening activities):
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- $15 member
- $26 nonmember
Morning Events (Saturday and Sunday events consist of competitions and fun morning activities):
- $5 Member
- $10 Nonmember
Suggested Audience:
All Ages
Children under 2 are free.
Activities for the whole family
Balloon Glow
Exclusive Sun King Brew
Morning Competitions
Amazing sights to behold!
Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival (Evening Festivals):
Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.:
Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy live music, a variety of food options, family-friendly activities and so much more! Arrive early to experience a breathtaking balloon race that will kick off our picturesque balloon glow where you can get up close to the balloons and meet the pilots.
Morning events:
Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.:
Join us at dawn to cheer on your favorite balloons as pilots fill the sky in exciting competitions, with a grand champion announced after Sunday's final race!
Exclusive to the festival! Experience our new Headless Horseman corn maze before it opens to the public.
Sun King Brew:
Blueberry Yonder is a sour ale infused with blueberries, hibiscus, and rose hips to create a delightfully fruity and tart brew with a light floral aroma.
There will not be Jupiter Flights themed activities during museum hours.
Many Food Options to Choose From
From pizza to doughnuts, pulled pork, burger and so much more, the festival will have a variety of food options throughout the grounds.
Discover our list of food vendors and what menu items will be available for purchase.
Many Food Options to Choose From
From burgers to brats, pretzels, popcorn and so much more, the festival will have a variety of food options throughout the grounds.
Discover our list of food vendors and what menu items will be available for purchase.
Learn more about our Weather and Balloon Policy for Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival
Hot air balloons are very sensitive to weather—even small shifts in wind, temperature, or moisture can affect safety. That means balloon activities may be delayed, changed, or canceled due to:
- Wind (especially above the trees)
- Rain or storms within range
- Changing conditions in the atmosphere
Even if the skies look clear, balloon pilots and safety crews monitor conditions constantly, and may adjust plans in real time.
If severe weather (like lightning or flooding) causes Conner Prairie to cancel the entire activity– including the festival grounds - the value of your ticket may be applied toward:
- Rescheduling to another festival night (based on availability)
- A future ticketed experience at Conner Prairie
- A membership, so you can return year-round!
We do not offer refunds due to weather-related changes, but your ticket value will always be honored in one of the ways above.
Check out our Know Before you Go section for event information and more!
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Access Pass Supporting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Friends of the Festival
Schwartz Trailer Sales, Inc.
Make your Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival experience even more lofty with a stay right across the street at Prairie Guest House. Use promo code JUPITER for 10% off your booking.
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