Balloons Over Bay Harbor

We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Balloons Over Bay Harbor event that will take place in the Village at Bay Harbor, September 17 & 18, 2021. Our first annual event in 2019 was a great success and drew thousands over the weekend to witness some of the most beautiful hot air balloons, lifting high over Little Traverse Bay.  The balloon glows in the evening were absolutely breathtaking, with reflections mirrored in Bay Harbor Lake. We were unable to have our event in 2020 because of the strict guidelines for gatherings that we adhered to.  However, in 2021 we are excited to be hosting some of the best pilots in the nation who compete in national festivals across the country and overseas.

There will be flight activity throughout the weekend and the amazing “night glows” taking place on the marina lawn panel scheduled for both Friday and Saturday evenings. 

BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, September 17:

4pm – 8pm:     

Vendors on Main Street OPEN.  Enjoy food vendors HaolePino Food Trailer, Black Market Foods and Tillies Tafel.

Twister Joe - Northern Michigan's Favorite Balloon Artist

5:30pm:                                               

Balloon Flight #1:  Launch from Marina Lawn.  Bring your chairs and enjoy the evening with your Balloon MC Jim Engel

7pm – 10pm:                                     

VIP Afterglow Reception in The Loft - tickets available HERE

 8pm – 8:30pm:                                 

Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels.  Take pics and post your faves on #balloonsoverbayharbor

Saturday, September 18:

 7:30am                                                

Balloon Flight #2:  Launch from Marina Lawn - Maple + Batter Breakfast Trailer and Tillie’s Tafel Cinnamon Rolls available

10:00am                                              

Autumn Glory 3K Color Fun Run fundraiser for McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund.  Starting at Boat Launch in Village – to East Park and back.  Register HERE

11am & 2PM:

Kids Painting Party with Jen Barrett.  Paint your special hot air balloon and take the masterpiece home with you!  To register please call or text Jen at: 231-437-0828 (Located by LOCAL and Loft)

Noon - 8pm:                                      

Vendors on Main Street OPEN. Enjoy food vendors HaeloPino Food Trailer and Black Market Foods.

Kids Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Hot Air Balloon Painting

1pm:                                                     

Bay Harbor Bow Wow – Dog Show Fundraiser benefitting the Charlevoix Area Humane Society located on the Marina Lawn. Register your pup HERE

2pm - 5pm: 

Face Painting by the Painted Lady (located by Candy Harbor)

4pm – 5pm:                                       

Pilot and Crew Meet & Greet on the Marina Lawn Panels for a autographs.  Kids love this event!            

4pm - 8pm

Twister Joe - Northern Michigan's Favorite Balloon Artist 

 5:30pm:                                               

Balloon Flight #3: Launch from Marina Lawn.  Bring your chairs and enjoy the evening with your Balloon MC Jim Engel

7pm-10pm:                                        

VIP Afterglow Reception in The Loft - tickets available HERE

8pm – 8:30pm:                                 

Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels.  Take pics and post your faves on #balloonsoverbayharbor

Sunday, September 19:

 7:30am:                                               

Balloon Flight #4:  BONUS Launch from Marina Lawn (great photo opportunity)

 **ALL BALLOON FLIGHTS & BALLOON ILLUMES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING

Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors: