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Friday, September 17, 2021 - September 19, 2021
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Village at Bay Harbor
4000 Main Street
Bay Harbor, MI 49770
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We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Balloons Over Bay Harbor event that will take place in the Village at Bay Harbor, September 17 & 18, 2021. Our first annual event in 2019 was a great success and drew thousands over the weekend to witness some of the most beautiful hot air balloons, lifting high over Little Traverse Bay.  The balloon glows in the evening were absolutely breathtaking, with reflections mirrored in Bay Harbor Lake. We were unable to have our event in 2020 because of the strict guidelines for gatherings that we adhered to.  However, in 2021 we are excited to be hosting some of the best pilots in the nation who compete in national festivals across the country and overseas.

There will be flight activity throughout the weekend and the amazing “night glows” taking place on the marina lawn panel scheduled for both Friday and Saturday evenings.

BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, September 17:

4pm – 8pm:

Food and Artisan Vendors on Main Street OPEN

5:30pm:

Balloon Flight #1:  Launching from Marina Lawn Panels.  Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening with your Balloon MC Jim Engel

7pm – 10pm:

VIP Afterglow Reception in The Loft (ticket on sale soon!)

8pm – 8:30pm:

Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels.  Take pics and post your faves on #balloonsoverbayharbor

Saturday, September 18:

7:30am

Balloon Flight #2:  Launching from Marina Lawn Panels - Maple + Batter Breakfast Trailer and Tillie’s Taffel Cinnamon Rolls available

10:00am

Autumn Glory 3K Color Fun Run fundraiser for McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund.  Starting at Boat Launch in Village – to East Park and back.  Register on bayharbor.com/events

Noon - 8pm:

Food & Artisan Vendors on Main Street OPEN

Kids Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Hot Air Balloon Painting (2pm-5pm)

1pm:

Bay Harbor Bow Wow – Dog Show Fundraiser benefitting the Charlevoix Area Humane Society located on the Marina Lawn.  Register on bayharbor.com/events

4pm – 5pm:

Pilot and Crew Meet & Greet on the Marina Lawn Panels.  Collect the Balloon Trading Cards and get autographs.  Kids love this event!

5:30pm:

Balloon Flight #3: Launching from Marina Lawn Panels.  Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening with your Balloon MC Jim Engel

7pm-10pm:

VIP Afterglow Reception in The Loft (tickets on sale soon!)

8pm – 8:30pm:

Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels.  Take pics and post your faves on #balloonsoverbayharbor

Sunday, September 19:

7:30am:

Balloon Flight #4:  Launching from Marina Lawn Panels (great photo opportunity)