Martin Family Wineries & Distilleries / August 11, 2026
Join us for our very first Hot Air Balloon Weekend here on the Ridge! We’re partnering with Freedom Ballooning and Flynn Energy for an unforgettable weekend filled with hot air balloon rides, live music, great food, and family-friendly fun.
Schedule of Events 🎈:
Friday September 25th
Live Music with Old World Warblers 5:30pm-8:30pm
Glow Balloon 8pm-9pm – as the sun goes down, we’ll be lighting up the hot air balloon! Get a close up look at the balloon, stargaze over Seneca Lake, and enjoy the live tunes
Our outdoor bar will be serving up wine, handcrafted cocktails, ice cold wine slushies, and non-alcoholic drinks
Saturday September 26th
Enjoy balloon activities throughout the day: tethered rides (first come first serve, weather dependent, $25/ticket), balloon tours (on the ground, free), and balloon Q&A with the pilots!
Live music with Mike & Angie 12pm-3pm and Roc Street 4pm-7pm
Food from JJ’s Dogs and More food truck
Outdoor bar serving up our wine, handcrafted cocktails, ice cold wine slushies, and non-alcoholic drinks
Sunday September 27th
Sunday Brunch mimosa and bloody mary specials
This event is free admission and open to all ages for a fun-filled weekend. Parking is $10 for Friday evening and Saturday festivities. Hot air balloon flights must be booked in advance through Freedom Ballooning. As we get closer to the event, Freedom Ballooning will adjust flight times based on weather conditions and scheduling.
