01/08/2025
August 1st/2nd 2025
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🎈🎈🎈Wine Balloons & Tunes Festival at Wind Vineyards🎈🎈🎈
99% of questions can be answered and 99% of any issues/complaints can be avoided by READING THIS POST!
🔥When?
🍷Friday (TODAY) the event is 3-9pm; Saturday (Aug 2) 3pm until 9pm, Sunday is chartered flights ONLY!
🔥Where?
🍷15772 Moneta Road
Moneta VA
🔥Can I avoid the couple dollars of service fees from the online sales?
🍷Absolutely! Just pay cash at the gate!
🔥Do I need to bring cash?
🍷We do accept credit cards but ask that you bring 💵CASH💵 for faster service. We usually have a “cash only” line when busy to get you back to enjoying the show faster!
🔥What ages need a ticket?
🍷Under 3 is free, 3-10 needs a kid ticket, and everyone else is a general admission ticket.
🔥Can I get tickets at the gate?
🍷Popularity is soaring (thanks!) but we can handle a lot of guests so we WILL have tickets at the gate. Do note that they will be full price ($25 for kids and $30 for adults) and CASH ONLY
🔥What is included with admission?
🍷Everything except food, drink, or rides (tethered, charter, or monster truck). Those are additional cost. Buy admission tickets here:
https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/WineBalloonsAndTunesAtWindVineyardsSMITHMOUNTAINLAKE
🔥Will balloons be up when the gates open?
🍷NO!!! When you to come in when the gates open to buy food and drinks, shop vendors, enjoy activities, claim your spot, listen to music, etc but ‼️THERE WILL BE NO BALLOONS UP WHEN THE GATES OPEN!‼️ The walk balloon and tethered ballon are SCHEDULED to go up at 4pm to 5pm both days—WEATHER PERMITTING! We MIGHT fly out a few balloons near that time and the glow will be near sunset, beginning about 30 minutes prior and going to 30 minutes afterwards. All balloons will be DONE FOR THE EVENING after the glow ends, with the exception of the tether which will *potentially* stay up later if folks want to ride. ‼️BALLOONS ARE PRIMARILY LATER IN THE EVENING‼️
🔥How much are rides on Grape Crusher Monster Ride Truck?
🍷$15 cash/$17 card and purchased onsite both Friday and Saturday
🔥How do I get tether ride tickets?
🍷Tethered ride tickets are $25 (I believe—the balloonist handle this) and purchased at the event.
🔥What bands are playing?
🍷Friday we have Jerry Wimmer’s Bottom of the Barrel and Saturday we have Supafly Five! Bands are scheduled to play 5-8pm!
🔥How do I get a chartered flight and how much are they?
🍷Charter flights are $350–we are not sure if they are sold out or not but can ask.
🔥Will wine be available? 🍷
🍷Of course! All day, every day and even after the balloons come down for the night!
🔥Can I bring chairs, blankets, strollers, and/or tents?
🍷Absolutely! We always welcome you to bring these things to make you as comfortable as possible while you enjoy our events!
🔥Does it cost to park?
🍷Nope! No hidden fees! Parking is free!
🔥Is this weather dependent?
🍷Fortunately the weather looks GREAT for balloons! 🙌 With that said, ALL BALLOON ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING!
🔥Can I bring my dog?
🍷We love our dog to but this event is strictly NO PETS! True service animals (but not emotional support animals or therapy animals) are always permitted.
🔥Can I bring outside food or drink? What about water?
🍷For several reasons, outside food and drink is not allowed. There will be several food trucks and we have most every type of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drink you could want!
🔥What is there for kids to do?
🍷Specific to kids, we have our large jump pad, the monster ride truck, and potentially other inflatables.
🔥Is there a monster truck show?
🍷Walking Tall Monster Truck is on vacation for this event so no monster truck jumping the school bus this time. ☹️ BUT, Grape Crusher will be giving rides both days AND we do have a FULL MONSTER TRUCK SHOW NEXT WEEKEND, Aug 9&10
🔥Will there be handicap assistance?
🍷We do plan to have handicap shuttles and/or our trolley running to assist folks with difficulty walking.
🔥Can I camp or leave my car?
🍷Dry camping (tent, RV, camper, etc) is available for $30/night. You must check in and get a mirror tag to place in your vehicle. If you need to leave a vehicle, special permission must be obtained. All vehicles without a camping pass displayed more than 30 minutes after the show concludes are subject to being towed!
🔥Can I leave and re-enter?
🍷There is no re-entry into this event.
🔥Do Wind Vineyards Wine Club members get a discount?
🍷Always! Send us a message!
🔥Who is responsible for my well being?
🍷You are solely responsible for yourself. This is an agritourism event which means (in short) per Virginia law, the owners, promoters, performers, and other entities associated have no liability for injury or death occurring as a result of you attending this event. Signs are posted everywhere in accordance with Virginia state law. If you do not accept the risks and inherent danger from coming to a working farm, DO NOT ATTEND.
Why should I come?
🔥Because there is a 100% chance of FUN! It would be easier to list the reason why you should NOT come…
There you have it! There is no good reason you should not come! 😬
See everyone
🍷🎈🎸Today & Tomorrow! 🎸 🎈 🍷er
