Gather the whole family as Hot Air Balloons take flight at Lyman Orchards all weekend long! Enjoy the beautiful balloon colors and a unique experience for all. This event is sponsored by GasWorks Propane in Wallingford. Free admission!

Hot Air Balloon Rides are not available at all during the weekend. The Hot Air Balloons are for viewing only.

Schedule:

Friday, July 7th, 2023

7:00pm-9:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Glow

Plan your evening at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club Meadow and enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Glow at dusk, complete with music, face painting, a strolling magician, and treats! BYO blankets and chairs and watch this whole magical event take place! (No outside food/alcohol permitted)

7:00pm: Lyman Orchards Golf Course Meadow - Catch the vibe with music from Joe Monthei along with our strolling magician, The Magic of Christopher, providing free entertainment. Face Painting by Lara and concessions from Lyman Orchards will be available for purchase.

7:30pm - 8:00pm: Balloonists arrival and set up.

8:45pm - 9:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Glow begins. In the event of windy weather, this will change to a Candle Glow in the baskets only.

9:30pm: Event concludes

All times are approximate, and subject to change.

Location: Lyman Orchards Golf Club Meadow.  All cars must park at The Lyman Orchards Golf Club/1741 Pub & Grill, 70 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, and enter through the Route 157/Lyman Road entrance. The entrance to Lyman Road/Route 147 will be closed for the safety of attendees. Overflow parking will be at the Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield.

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

4:45am-6:00am: Hot Air Balloon Flight

Visit us bright and early at the Apple Barrel Farm Market for a hot air balloon flight on the farm! Lyman Orchards bakery items, coffee and breakfast sandwiches will be available for purchase.

4:45am - 5:15am: Arrival

5:30am - 6:00am: Watch as the Hot Air Balloons take flight

Location: Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT. The entrance to Lyman Road/Route 147 will be closed for the safety of attendees.

4:00pm-6:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Flight

4:00pm: Catch the vibe with music from Joe Monthei along with our strolling magician, The Magic of Christopher, providing free entertainment. Face Painting by Lara and concessions from Lyman Orchards will be available for purchase.

5:00pm: Balloonist arrival and set up

5:30pm - 6:00pm: Watch as the Hot Air Balloons take flight

Location: Apple Barrel Farm Market grounds, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT. The entrance to Lyman Road/Route 147 will be closed for the safety of attendees.

Sunday, July 9th, 2023

4:45am-6:00am: Hot Air Balloon Flight

Visit us bright and early at the Apple Barrel Farm Market for a hot air balloon flight on the farm! Lyman Orchards bakery items, coffee and breakfast sandwiches will be available for purchase.

4:45am - 5:15am: Arrival

5:30am - 6:00am: Watch as the Hot Air Balloons take flight

Location: Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT. The entrance to Lyman Road/Route 147 will be closed for the safety of attendees.

Meet the Balloonists:
All of the following balloonists are part of the CT Lighter Than Air Society.
Bill Colyer, "Skyburst", Stumpf Balloons. 52,000 cubic feet.
Garry Guertin, "Dream Weaver", Bollea-Stumpf Balloons. 54,000 cubic feet.
Bruce Byberg, "Remax", Lindstrand Balloons. 105,000 cubic feet.
Jon Lyman, balloon name unknown, Lindstrand Balloons. 77,000 cubic feet.
Rick Silva, "High At Last", Firefly Balloons. 90,000 cubic feet.
Daryl Smith, "View Point", Aerostar Balloons. 90,000 cubic feet.
Penny Christy, "Sky Petels", Cameron Balloons. 90,000 cubic feet.
Special thanks to Gas Works Propane for providing the propane for this weekend-long event.

Please Note:

- NO DRONES. Drones are extremely dangerous to balloons
- Hot Air Balloon rides and tethering are not available at all during the weekend. The hot air balloons are for viewing only.
- This event is entirely weather dependent; winds greater than 3-5mph will keep the balloons grounded.
- Rain will cancel the particular hot air balloon flight and activities for the scheduled time. Each hot air balloon flight is considered a stand-alone event.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Lyman Road will be closed at the entrance of Route 147 (The Lyman Homestead entrance) during the events.
- The location and timing of the events is subject to change last minute. Please follow our Facebook for the latest updated. All updates will be added to this event page.

Date: July 7 - 9, 2023

Location:

Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT 06455.
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT 06455.

Cost: Free admission

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