TETHERED RIDES

Want a taste of hot air balloon flight? Tethered balloon rides give you the chance to sample the experience of a hot air balloon flight!

Price Per Ride: $20 each-CASH ONLY

bracelets are First Come, First Serve. No advance Bracelet sales

What To Know About Tethered Balloon Rides:

  • Balloons will not be flying.  Tethered means they are tied off to the ground with ropes.

  • Tethered rides are about 40 feet off the ground and normally last 4 to 5 minutes.

  • We expect demand to be high, so plan to arrive early. No one is guaranteed a tethered ride, and operations may stop based upon safety concerns of each pilot.

  • The total number of people we'll be able to provide tethered rides to is dependent upon weather and wind conditions. All of these factors may change and are beyond control of the festival's volunteers.

  • Participants should be in generally good physical condition. Passengers must:

  • Have the ability to climb over side of the basket in the event, they are not equipped with doors.

  • Wear closed toe/comfortable shoes

  • The size of the balloon, weight of passengers, and the air temperature determine how many people can be lifted at a time. Note that we may be required to divide your group and / or place you with other riders. This decision will be made by the volunteers and is final. If you decide you no longer want to participate, refunds will not be provided.

  • Parents - Sometimes small children can be frightened by the burners and might not enjoy the experience.

  • Refunds will only be provided in the event the COMBF volunteers or pilots determine it is unsafe to fly.  No refunds will be provided to passengers who do not meet the flying requirements below, or for passengers who voluntarily decide not to fly.  

HOW TO GET YOUR FLIGHT

  • Bracelets go on sale each evening at 6pm

  • Tickets are $20 each, CASH ONLY.  

  • ALL RIDERS must be present at the time of bracelet purchase. Bracelets are non-transferrable.

  • At the designated sales location, you will line up to purchase your ticket, read and sign waiver, confirm you meet all flying requirements, sorted into flying groups and then be escorted to the balloon.

  • While in/around the basket all riders must listen to the pilots at all times. Failure to follow pilot and volunteer direction may result in the inability to fly.

  • Once flight is completed, all riders will be escorted to the exit.

  RESTRICTIONS

  • Do NOT RIDE if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

  • Children under 42" tall may not ride.

  • All riders under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.

  • All riders under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian ride with them.

  • Rides are not recommended for anyone who has had recent surgery or have a medical condition that leaves them in a weakened state.

  • Passengers unable to independently walk and/or stand will not be permitted.

  • Passengers must have the ability to climb over side of the basket.