4th Annual Balloons Over Bay Harbor which will take place in the Village at Bay Harbor, September 22nd and 23rd. We will be hosting some of the best pilots in the nation who compete in national festivals across the country. There will be a schedule of flight activity throughout the weekend, so keep your “eyes to the skies” to see the beautiful balloons. There will also be “night glows” where the balloons will light up while grounded on both Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 8pm. There is truly no other event like this in northern Michigan  Get up close as the pilots inflate their balloons right before your eyes on our Marina Lawns, it is truly an exhilarating experience.

Schedule:

Friday, September 22, 2023

4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Enjoy Family Fun Activities, Bowl’d Eats and Briskit Barn Food Trucks plus Tillie’s Tafel in the Village.
5:30 p.m: Balloon Flight 1: Launch from Marina Lawn. Bring your chairs and enjoy the evening with your Balloon MC Jim Engel
7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: BOBH Night Glow VIP Party at Bay Harbor Swim Club. Tickets on sale at bayharbor.com/store.
8:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. Take pics and post your faves on balloonsoverbayharbor

Saturday, September 23, 2023

7:30 a.m: Balloon Flight 2: Launch from Marina Lawn – early morning launches are beautiful
10:00 a.m: Autumn Glory 3K Color Fun Run at Walk Fundraiser benefitting McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund. Register on bayharbor.com/store.
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Artisan Market, Bowl’d Eats and Briskit Barn Food Trucks plus Tillie’s Tafel on Main Street in the Village, DJ Parker Marshall and Family Activities throughout the day.
4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Pilot and Crew Meet and Greet on the Marina Lawn Panels for autographs. Kids love this event
5:30 p.m: Balloon Flight 3: Launch from Marina Lawn. Bring your chairs and enjoy the evening with your Balloon MC Jim Engel
8:00 p.m - 8:30p p.m: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. Take pics and post your faves on balloonsoverbayharbor

Sunday, September 24, 2023

7:30 a.m: Balloon Flight 4: Bonus Launch from Marina Lawn (great photo opportunity)

Date: September 22 - 24, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Bay View, MI 49770

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