Seeing dozens of hot air balloons filling the sky would be a gorgeous sight, and you can see just that in Indiana this summer.

Creating Whimsy Since the 1700s

There's something kind of whimsical about seeing a hot air balloon in the sky, and these days we don't seem to see them very often.  Hot air balloons have been around since the 1700s and work on the heat-rising principle.

Virgin Balloon Flights explains:

A hot air balloon is a unique flying craft which works because hot air rises. There are two main types of hot air balloon. Both were developed in the late 18th century and are still used today.

When a hot air balloon takes to the sky everyone stops to look because they are such a unique sight. I mean if you really think about it, someone in history actually said, "Let me ride in this basket attached to a giant balloon that I will fill with fire"  and that's both magical and dangerous.

See Dozens of Hot Air Balloons

Every year dozens of hot air balloons descend upon Fishers, Indiana. For three days in September, Conner Prairie plays host to several hot air balloons where you can enjoy watching the balloons light up the night at their annual Balloon Glow, and you can enjoy hot air balloon competitions during the day, and plenty of more fun for the family!

The Jupiter Heights Balloon Festival

Mark your calendar and start planning your trip to enjoy the Jupiter Heights Balloon Festival.  It will take place September 5th through 7th 2025 at Conner Prairie. Along with hot air balloons filling the sky, the event will have food, live music, and plenty of other fun activities that haven't been announced yet.  And the fun doesn't just stop when the sun goes down, that's when you can watch the balloon glow, where the hot air balloons will light up the night!

You can follow the Jupiter Heights Balloon Festival Facebook page so you don't miss any information that comes out between now and the big event!