Program Details
Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival (Evening activities repeat each night):
The Evening Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 6th is sold out!
Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.:
Children under the age of 2 will not need a ticket.
Tickets are date specific and only valid for the date purchased.
Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy live music, a variety of food options, family-friendly activities and spectacular views across the prairie. Children can enjoy rides in our barrel train as well as playtime at Ag Adventures playground, a thrill ride down our dry tubing hill, games, and more. Catch performances themed to the wonders of flight in Featherston Barn and on the Symphony Stage. After the sun goes down, a colorful hot air balloon glow will light up the night sky! Take a ride in our 1859 Balloon Voyage and experience the festival over 350 feet in the air (weather permitting).
Get a sneak peek of our Headless Horseman-themed corn maze before it opens to the public later in the month. Explore new twists and turns for a kid-friendly or a longer and more challenging version.
VIP Tickets
Enjoy an exclusive experience during the Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival evening festivities. Experience everything the festival has to offer including a tented location with reserved seating at the Sunset Lounge and a private bar that includes one free drink ticket and a tasting experience from Oliver Winery.
Please note that VIP parking is not included with the ticket. VIP parking is reserved for Voyager, Explorer, and Conner Society members only.
Access Pass will go on sale July 31st at 9:00 AM. A limited number of discounted tickets are available for Access Pass cardholders. Note that you must be logged into your Conner Prairie online account that has been registered with a valid Access Pass to purchase Access Pass tickets to this event online. If you have not already done so, you may register your Access Pass card and setup your online account on your next visit to Conner Prairie. Registration can only be done in person, and requires a valid Access Pass card and photo ID. Once registered, you will be able to login and purchase tickets online for future visits. Access Pass tickets are also available for purchase upon arrival while supplies last.
- Click here to apply for or renew an Access Pass. (Applications are reviewed within 5 business days.)
- Click here to register your existing Access Pass card with Conner Prairie and setup an online account. (Accounts are processed within 3-5 days.)
Weather & Balloon Policy:
Jupiter Flights is a rain-or-shine festival, and most activities (like live music, food trucks, the corn maze, and midway activities) will continue even in light rain. But 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 weather prevents a launch, the Glow—a signature part of the Jupiter Flights experience— will still take place if conditions are safe. If winds or weather make even that impossible, we’ll shift to a Twinkle, where baskets and burners create a fiery, up-close experience on the ground.
If severe weather (like lightning or flooding) causes Conner Prairie to cancel the entire evening – 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 in the event of a cancellation, your ticket value will always be honored in one of the ways above.