Add unforgettable energy to your event with a Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride. In a tether setup, a real hot air balloon is securely anchored to the ground and provides repeated short ascents—often up to 80 feet—allowing guests to rise above the crowd and experience the thrill of flight without leaving the venue.

Tethered rides are perfect for festivals, corporate events, school programs, county fairs, and large private gatherings. The balloon itself becomes a dramatic visual centerpiece, drawing attention from blocks away and creating an exciting focal point throughout the event. Guests enjoy quick rides, photo opportunities, and the unique experience of stepping into a real balloon basket.

Midwest Balloon Rides brings extensive tether experience and event coordination expertise, with scalable options to match your crowd size and goals.

Few proposals are as unforgettable as asking the most important question of your life while floating peacefully above the Indiana landscape. An engagement hot air balloon ride with Midwest Balloon Rides creates a romantic and truly memorable setting for that once-in-a-lifetime moment. As the balloon lifts into the sky, the quiet beauty of sunrise or sunset provides the perfect backdrop for your proposal.

Add on the engagement package ( $350), this  includes everything as a  private flight; no strangers in the basket, but you can add up to four friends. You’ll receive a customized “Just Engaged” basket banner that’s unraveled after the big YES and is yours to keep.

We will provide a curated video of your perfect moment to keep forever containing footage from our onboard GoPro and pilot cameras.

• We can have the balloon inflated and ready to launch upon your arrival to make this a truly surprise flight

• If requested and available, the ride will be in our easy access basket, which doesn’t require you to climb over the side

• The flight crew can spread out our 30 foot banner asking the question “WILL YOU MARRY ME”, this can be done just after we launch or during the flight as we fly over

This is a special flight for a special moment. We’re happy to work with you to make your vision come true. Feel free to reach out any time with questions or requests!

A hot air balloon experience offers a unique way to bring people together. Midwest Balloon Rides works with businesses, organizations, and private groups to create memorable outings that go far beyond the typical event. Whether you’re planning a corporate celebration, client appreciation experience, or group adventure, ballooning provides a shared experience guests will talk about for years.

Private group flights allow colleagues or friends to enjoy breathtaking views of the Indiana landscape together while sharing the excitement of flight. For larger gatherings, tethered rides can accommodate many guests throughout the event. Our experienced team manages planning and logistics so your group can focus entirely on the experience.