Shining Light Balloon Team

15/06/2024

Mandatory tradition. 20 years and counting

15/06/2024

Had a lovely flight this morning with awesome sponsor passengers.

14/06/2024

Flight cancelled due to wind.

14/06/2024

Headed to PA for the Thurston Classic this weekend.

We gained a little weight this season. Check out the new trailer with its temporary design. Does anyone recognize the significance of the large blue circle on the back?

Check back for the trailer wrap coming later this year

11/06/2024

Excited to be back at this event!

Dave Seekell and his balloon Shining Light are a familiar sight at the Thurston Classic. Dave has been ballooning for 31 years! Dave returns to the Thurston because the Meadville community is so amazing and supportive. Welcome back, Dave

06/06/2024

Happy National Hot Air Balloon Day! We're looking forward to seeing you during the rest of this flying season!

05/06/2024

Today is Hot Air Balloon Day!

25/05/2024

Couldn't get off a glow in these winds so we did a candle stick glow and pilot meet and greet. The spectators of Balloons Over Bavarian Inn had some great questions!

24/05/2024

Come out and see Shining Light, Buoy, or the crew!

16/05/2024

Our first event of the year...excited to be returning this year!

The Shining Light balloon has been piloted for many years by David Seekell! 💙 The Shining Light’s unique design was inspired by his mom’s love for light houses! FUN FACT: As the pilot from Jackson, MI ascends to the skies of Frankenmuth, viewers can see that he is the ONLY pilot with a door in the side of his basket! 😁🙌

24/04/2024

We finally visited the Kubicek Balloons factory! It was just as amazing as we thought it would be!! Thank you for the hospitality!

04/04/2024

An opportunity to help support a long-running event that has provided entertainment and brought many visitors to Jackson, MI. Do you know anyone who might be interested? Please share this information!

Calling all community-minded businesses! We’re excited to announce our upcoming event, which promises to bring neighbors together for a day of fun, connection, and local pride. As we gear up to host this memorable gathering, we’re seeking sponsors who share our passion for building strong, vibra...

25/12/2023

25/11/2023

We just spent an amazing time with a great group of people. We had the opportunity to show off the jeep and represent The Hot Air Jubilee in the Brooklyn parade!

21/11/2023

Today!!

Happy Montgolfier Day! On this day in 1783 the first humans took to the air and aviation was born.

240 years later we are still enjoying the skies in montgolfières or, in English, hot air balloons!

Please help us celebrate the Montgolfier brothers and our first pilots, Jean-François Pilatre de Rozier and François Laurent, by sharing a photo in the comments of your favorite montgolfière!

25/10/2023

We will be there with the basket!! Come out and say HI!

Come and join Texas Roadhouse and Lowe's for our 4th Annual Trick or Treat event on Wednesday, October 25th from 6-8pm in the Lowe's parking lot on Boardman Rd.
There will be several local businesses handing out plenty of goolish treats!👻 There will be a firetruck, police car, and a hot air balloon basket for photos.
We can't wait to see you!

*This is a free event for the community.

24/09/2023

Got fogged out this morning so while we waited for the fog to clear, we hunted for Petoskey stones in the parking lot.

Normally pilots are looking UP not DOWN but this morning we couldn't see the piball directly above us

24/09/2023

Glow tonight on the water's edge
Balloons Over Bay Harbor

23/09/2023

Happy 5th birthday to our balloon friend !
Looking forward to flying with you again soon

16/09/2023

Tompkins Center Historical Society

10/09/2023

The sky's around Conner Prairie were full of color this morning - and we finally got to bring Shining Light out to play!

10/09/2023

Another gusty night for a flight, but a beautiful glow at Conner Prairie!

09/09/2023

Some of our crew had the opportunity to take a ride in this today...so much fun. It was a bit breezy at some points.

09/09/2023

The wind gusts kept Shining Light in the bag tonight, but we think the lovely folks at Conner Prairie had a beautiful night.

(Sorry, I only remembered to take night glow pictures, but there was a nice flight too)

08/09/2023

*Jupiter Flights 2023 is SOLD OUT Friday PM and Saturday PM - but you can join us Saturday and Sunday Morning, 7AM - 9AM, for our Fly on Task for FREE, no ticket required. Cheer on your favorite balloons as pilots fill the sky in exciting competitions, with a grand champion announced after Sunday's final race!*

The field is set for Indiana’s Biggest Balloon Festival in Fisher’s Indiana, Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival at Conner Prairie! 🎈

A total of 42 balloons, which includes one RC balloon and 4 Special Shape balloons, will join us this weekend at our 3rd annual event, 9.8 - 9.10! Tickets for our Friday and Saturday night Glow's are sold out, but you can still join us at dawn (gates open at 7AM) Saturday, 9.9 and Sunday, 9.10, to cheer on your favorite balloons as pilots fill the sky in exciting competitions, with a grand champion announced after Sunday's final race! AM Jupiter Flights events are FREE!

Discover more! https://www.connerprairie.org/conner-prairie-balloon-festival/

Special thanks to our 2023 Signature Sponsors: FOX59 News Sun King Brewery

08/09/2023

Starts tomorrow!!

We have received word of counterfeit tickets for Jupiter Flights.

If you have tickets to our balloon festival this weekend, make sure you have purchased them from the Conner Prairie website. Our system does not support tickets that export to digital wallets. Thank you!

19/08/2023

Today is National Aviation Day AND the 10 year anniversary of Shining Light ❤️ Shining Light Balloon Team

19/08/2023

Even better day to get to fly!

19/08/2023

We got a flight in this morning! What a beautiful morning!!

08/08/2023

Happy National Lighthouse Day! We're #1 in this category!