As the Wind Vineyards vision expands daily, we are constantly brainstorming events that will bring joy to the entire community. Rest assured, our calendar always has something on it! If you can’t find the details for a specific event here, be sure to check out our Facebook page for the latest happenings and information.
Wine Balloons and Tunes at Wind Vineyards
May 17 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come get up close and personal with HOT AIR BALLOONS at the return of Wind Vineyards Hot Air Balloon Festival May 17&18!
This exciting 2 day event will feature a balloon glow, tethered rides, chartered flights, vendor fair, live music, kid activities, and much more!
Friday night will take place at the main tasting room lawn (5178 Richmond Highway). Balloons will create an extraordinary scene as they fire up and “glow” just after sunset! Come see the balloons, take photos, and enjoy other attractions such as a vendor fair, live music, and enjoy our Jump Pad and other activities for kids! Grape Crusher Monster Ride Truck will be giving rides all evening. The event kicks off at 4pm and will run until 10pm when the winery closes. Note that the balloon glow will be near sunset and not last all evening.
On Saturday, gates open at 2pm for an entire afternoon of fun! We will open our entire FIELD OF FUN featuring our rides, slides, and games for all ages! Live music will be on our big concert stage! Enjoy food trucks and all kinds of beverages! A vendor fair will be available for your shopping pleasure. Grape Crusher Monster Ride Truck will be thrilling riders. Come meet the pilots and check out their balloons or take a tethered balloon ride! A limited number of charter balloon flights will be available. This event will go until 6pm with balloons scheduled for either a glow or flight late in the day (weather permitting).
Please note this event is rain or shine. We reserve the right to postpone or reschedule the show to maintain the safety our attendees and participants. ALL HOT AIR BALLON ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT!