# Event Details - **Event Name**: FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 🎈 Fields of Flight – Hot Air Balloon Night at the Orchard 🎈 ✨ Friday, September 11th Get ready for a truly unforgettable evening as colorful hot air balloons rise over the apple orchard and light up the night sky! πŸŒ…πŸŽ With live music, delicious food, and breathtaking views, this is one night you won’t want to miss. 🎢 Event Highlights: 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting) 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by The Project Architects ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting) FAQ – All You Need to Know πŸš— Parking & Tickets: $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!) Prepaid parking tickets available online only – limited quantity! No walk-ins – carpooling encouraged. Free shuttle/tram service from parking areas. Non-refundable – this is a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. πŸ’³ Payments: Orchard accepts Visa/MasterCard for purchases over $5. No ATM on site – cash is fastest! (Some vendors may only take cash.) 🎈 Balloon Rides: Spectator event only – no private or tethered rides. 🌀 Weather: Balloon flights are weather dependent – pilots decide about 1 hour before launch. ✨ What’s a Balloon Glow? At dusk, pilots fire up their propane burners to light the balloons while they remain on the ground – it’s magical and camera-worthy! πŸ“Έ πŸ” Food & Drinks: No outside food, drinks, or coolers. Orchard CafΓ© favorites + food vendors (yes, apple cider doughnuts!) Beer, wine, hard cider, pop, water, and apple cider available. 🐾 Pets: As much as we love them, pets must stay home. 🚻 Restrooms: Porta potties available (indoor restrooms closed). πŸͺ‘ What to Bring: Chairs, blankets, bug spray – be comfy and prepared! 🍎 Orchard Activities: U-Pick closes at 3:00 PM to allow tractors for shuttle service. Apples available for purchase in the store. Playground open for kids during the event. Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and come enjoy an evening of music, food, and hot air balloon magic – all for a great cause! 🎈❀️ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/council-bluffs/fields-of-flight-friday-night-only/200030462809902 - **Event Categories**: music, kids, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, food-drinks, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 470 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Council Bluffs - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States, Iowa 51503 - **lat**: 41.29637 - **long**: -95.7651 - **full address**: 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States, Iowa 51503 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bd297de6a860d6bf3e77814f769e6ff3a64fae46900cbaec056c8b2717c16534-rimg-w1200-h796-dc080808-gmir?v=1787368402 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY being held? - **A:** FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States, Iowa 51503. - **Q**: Who is organizing FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY? - **A:** FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY is organized by Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Council Bluffs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 470+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "FIELDS OF FLIGHT-FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bd297de6a860d6bf3e77814f769e6ff3a64fae46900cbaec056c8b2717c16534-rimg-w1200-h796-dc080808-gmir?v=1787368402", "startDate": "2026-09-11T17:30:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-09-11T21:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/council-bluffs/fields-of-flight-friday-night-only/200030462809902", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States, Iowa 51503", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-8626, United States", "addressLocality": "Council Bluffs", "addressRegion": "IA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.29637", "longitude": "-95.7651" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "🎈 Fields of Flight – Hot Air Balloon Night at the Orchard 🎈\n✨ Friday, September 11th \n\nGet ready for a truly unforgettable evening as colorful hot air balloons rise over the apple orchard and light up the night sky! πŸŒ…πŸŽ With live music, delicious food, and breathtaking views, this is one night you wo", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ditmars-orchard-and-vineyard/9763259", "description": "Started as a family project in 1994 now one of the largest orchards in Iowa. 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