Morning events:

Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 7:00 a.m. – 9 a.m.:

Watch hot air balloons fly in over Conner Prairie from a distance. Pilots will navigate low and slow across the festival grounds, aiming to drop a marker on a designated target as they compete in a Fly on Target race. Balloons do not launch from Conner Prairie in the morning; they'll appear overhead as they fly in.

New Morning Activities (included with your ticket):

Barrel Train
Parachute Games
Ag Adventures Playground
Corn Mazes
Tubing Hill
1859 Balloon Voyage Exhibit (exhibit only, the balloon will not be flying during hot air balloon competitions for the safety of guests and staff)
Make & Take Craft Station

Set up your chair, grab a coffee, and enjoy the morning fun!

Weather & Balloon Policy:

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.