Great Midwest Balloon Fest

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Balloon Rides

Untethered Balloon Rides

For a memorable experience, add a thrilling hot air balloon ride to your "Bucket List." This 50 minute ride - weather permitting - with an experienced, licensed pilot will take you up, up and away floating in the clouds and enjoying the magic. The cost is $235 per person (below the national average) and includes champagne and all the trimmings. This special time is perfect for families, anniversaries, newlyweds...just about everyone. To ensure availability, contact Jason Jones of Old World Balloonery at 913.338.2628 to purchase a ticket(s) for the untethered balloon ride at the Great Midwest Balloon Fest.

Tethered Balloon Rides

$15 for adults

$10 for kids

Tethered Balloon Rides will be available from 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday, October 23rd & Saturday, October 24th, and 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, weather permitting. Kids of all ages can climb into a balloon gondola and ride the tethered balloon up to 35-50 feet in the air - without ever flying away. Due to the upredictability of the winds, tethered balloon ride tickets will be available for purchase 15 minutes prior to launch at the Tethered Balloon Site. A big thrill for a small price!

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