Balloons Over Bavarian Inn

May 22nd - 25th, 2026

Join us for a 4 day, 3 nights experience like no other!

 

Balloons Over Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan

 

 

 

You'll spend 3 nights at the Bavarian Inn while experiencing glorious sights.

 

Enjoy the Balloons Over Bavarian Inn on May 22nd through May 25th! Witness beautiful morning and evening flights by more than 20 hot air balloons over Frankenmuth! Nightly balloon glows take place during Frankenmuth Dog Bowl in the grassy field near River Place Shops. We're excited to share that this event will coincide with the Dog Bowl, the world's largest Olympic-style festival for dogs! While we won't be able to bring our own furry friends, it will be fun to experience the festivities.

 

Balloons Over Bavarian Inn Schedule of Events:

 

Friday, May 22nd

 

Evening Balloon Flight: 7:00PM to 8:30PM

 

Nightly Balloon Glow: 9:00PM to 10:00PM at River Place Shops Field – Experience the magic of 12+ tethered hot air balloons inflating and glowing - includes opportunities to interact with the pilots and crew during each Nightly Balloon Glow at Dog Bowl.

 

Saturday, May 23rd

 

Morning Balloon Flight: 6:00AM to 8:00AM

 

Evening Balloon Flight: 7:00PM to 8:30PM

 

Nightly Balloon Glow: 9:00PM to 10:00PM at River Place Shops Field

 

Sunday, May 24th

 

Morning Balloon Flight: 6:00AM to 8:00AM

 

Evening Balloon Flight: 7:00PM to 8:30PM

 

Nightly Balloon Glow: 9:00PM to 10:00PM at River Place Shops Field

 

Monday, May 25th

 

Morning Balloon Flight: 6:00AM to 8:00AM

All events and times are subject to change.

 

 

 

All activities take place at River Place Shops, 925 S. Main St. With the events spread out on over 25-acres of Bavarian Inn property, there will be plenty of space for guests and canines to enjoy themselves safely.

 

 

Balloon rides are not free, the fee is undetermined and they are first come first serve. Balloon rides cannot be booked in advance.

 

Your trip includes 3 breakfasts, luxury motorcoach transportation and accommodations at the Bavarian Inn!

 

While in Frankenmuth we will also make a stop at the famous Bronner's Christmas Store, "The World's Largest Christmas Store" is 7.35 acres in size with landscaped grounds covering 27 acres.

 

 

Occupancy	Due At Booking	Due 1/8/26	Due 3/8/26
Double-$1,349	$349	$500	$500
Single-$1,849	$349	$750	$750
Triple-$1,299	$349	$475	$475
Quad-$1,249	$349	$450	$450

 

 

Timi's Tours offers Travel Protection through Trip Mate. The Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver is available if Travel Protection is purchased at the same time you make your Timi's Tours deposit (or within 15 days). For questions about coverage please call our office.

 

Travel Insurance price per person:

Single: $166.78

Double: $121.68

Triple: $117.17

Quad: $112.66