So after living here for three years I finally just found out about this massive event in Battle…read moreCreek Michigan. Advertises carnival rides/food, air shows, local shopping tents, live music, beer garden, events, fire works and hot air balloons. Of course it's hard to pass something that hosts that many things in one afternoon. The parking lot is massive, and plenty of room for everyone. The parking line was pretty long to get in, and it cost 5 bucks, but it was better than walking in my opinion. Sadly, as we were parking we were informed that a few minutes before we arrived that the jet truck had exploded during the air show, and the air show had been canceled. We decided to go anyway because there was still hot air balloons. The line to get in was very efficient and we walked right in. Ticket cost was 10 dollars per person to get into the festival. We wandered around and did some shopping. They have some pretty amazing local talent there making some some impressive things. After that, we got some food. I got a pizza from a local pizza tent which was amazing. We then got some funnel cake. Was everything I remembered from childhood. Haven't had funnel cake since I was a teenager. Food was a little pricey but anyone who has been to an event/festival in the last 5 years knows that food and drink prices are inflated to make a profit. After food we wandered through the carnival rides and decided to do the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel brought an amazing view of the grounds and showed that the event truly is a popular event in Michigan. After the wheel we decided to go get beer, find shade, and wait for the hot air balloons. The beer garden has some pretty amazing options. Aside from commercial beer they had many options of Michigan made beers. I enjoyed blood orange beer from Cheboygan. Was delicious. After a couple hours of waiting we were informed that the hot air balloons were not gonna make it for the day. We found out that the hot air balloons come flying in on one day and fly out on another and they were delayed due to weather flying in. If you can find out which is happening I recommend going on a day that they fly out and not in. Watching them fly off would be so much more exciting, and there is a higher chance of not getting to see them on a day they are flying in. The slightest winds can delay them. Overall, we were disappointed because we got no air show, and no hot air balloons. However, we did get to see a massive explosion go off. The entire air strip was covered in jet fuel from the truck earlier so they had to ignite it. The explosion felt like a meteor hit the earth. Was so loud, shook the ground, and it was instantly dark outside from the smoke. Was exciting to say the least. A definite must do event for 4th of July even without the jets and balloons. If you're going for balloons find out what day they fly out. We went because it was the 4th, but the festival is 5 days. *Note* you can bring in your own chairs, tents, coolers. We didn't know being our first year. Go prepared for an all day event and zero shade on the grounds.

An amazing flight. Brock was our pilot and answered everyone's questions. He did a great job…read moregetting us in the air and back to the ground an hour later. Floating with the wind made it very peaceful and the views were spectacular. I would recommend this to anyone interested in ballooning. A very memorable experience.

Perfect experience all around! From the professional, who arranged our flight to the crew that…read moremanaged the balloon and the pilot that flew it, we experienced professionalism at every level. I am in a wheelchair and they happily accommodated us at every level. I was able to work with them using a stool to support myself so that I could enjoy the ride as well. They were very helpful getting me in and out of the basket. The pilot, Brock, was extremely knowledgeable and explained the process along the way. We felt safe throughout the entire ride. It was fun, exhilarating and beautiful. The crew at the end of the ride, knowledgeably packed up the balloon and got us ready for the return drive to our vehicle. They had a special surprise for us at the end of the ride. Excellent experience all around! I would highly recommend this company for your ballooning interests. (even if it's your first time. It was our first time and we just loved it!)

Stupid show, stay 2hr in line in the car to see that everything was cancelled. If you cancel…read moreanything, drive to roads around and inform peoples. Administration dumb.

My impression is that the glory days of this event was in the recent past, and that the loss of…read moresome major sponsorships have taken a toll. The event is shorter now, and the quality seems to have suffered somewhat. But there are fireworks, often twice during the event, and daily air shows. And there are the balloons. And I have to admit, as often as we have purchased tickets, we have sometimes camped out nearby (the parking lot at the local Meijer's is a popular spot) and watched the fireworks or the air show for free. Sometimes, the partying, celebrating crowd outside the event is more fun than what is going on inside the airport.

Michiana balloon rides was an amazing experience! My husband surprised me with a hot air balloon…read moreride for my birthday. I could not have had a better present! Brian, the owner of Michiana balloon rides is super friendly, helpful and provided a safe relaxing enjoyable and memorable experience that my husband and I will remember for years to come.

From the owner: Michiana Balloon Rides provides Hot Air Balloon rides in Northern Indiana. We provide shared,…read moreprivate, and tethered balloon rides. We are one of the few companies to offer an ease of access basket with a door.