Lyman Orchards Flight on the Farm is July 7-9
Gather your family to experience the beauty of Hot Air Balloons taking flight at Lyman Orchards July 7th & 8th! Sponsored by GasWorks Propane in Wallingford, enjoy the amazing colors as the balloons rise into the sky, making this a unique experience for all. Admission is free.
Hot Air Balloon Glow: Friday, July 7th, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Enjoy a magical evening at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club Meadow with a Hot Air Balloon Glow! Guests will be able to enjoy music, face painting, a strolling magician, and treats while relaxing under the stars. Don’t forget to bring your own blankets and chairs to ensure a comfortable evening. No outside food or alcohol is permitted.
5:00pm – 8:00pm: Arrive early at 1741 Pub & Grill to enjoy dinner and drinks, with live music from Violet Willows under the Golf Tent. Dinner reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 860-349-6033 or click here.
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 – 9:00pm*: Hot Air Balloon Glow begins. In the event of windy weather, this will change to a Candle Glow in the baskets only.
9:00pm*: 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.
Hot Air Balloon Flight: Saturday, July 8th, 4:45am-6:00am
Visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market for a hot air balloon flight and a unique experience! Start your day off right with Lyman Orchards breakfast items, coffee, and delicious bakery selections available for purchase. Enjoy a scenic view of the farm with a flight you won’t soon forget.
4:45am – 5:15am: Arrival
5:30am – 6:00am: Hot Air Balloon Flights
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.
Hot Air Balloon Flight: Saturday, July 8th, 4:00pm-6:30pm
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 – 8:00pm: Enjoy dinner and drinks under the Golf Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill. Dinner reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 860-349-6033 or click here.
5:00pm: Balloonist arrival and set up
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Hot Air Balloon 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.
Hot Air Balloon Flight: Sunday, July 9th, 4:45am-6:00am
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: Hot Air Balloon Flights
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.
Mark Sand, “Mystical Flyer”, Head Balloons. 90,000 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 during the events.
- This event is entirely weather dependent; winds greater than 3-5mph will keep the balloons grounded.
- Rain cancels the event entirely.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Lyman Road will be closed at the entrance of Route 147 (The Lyman Homestead entrance) during the events.
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