MILLSTADT - A local family farm has grown into a beloved spot in Millstadt, and community members can come check it out for themselves at an upcoming balloon glow and triathlon. On Sept. 5, 2025, Buttercup Ranch and Creamery will host a balloon glow featuring a concert and five to ten balloons. This will be followed by the CiderMan Sprint Triathlon on Sept. 6. Mary MacKeen, who owns the ranch with her husband Rich, shared that the events are a fun way to give back, with 20% of all proceeds from the weekend going to local first responders. “We just want to help out the community,” MacKeen said. “We feel really blessed that we have this place, but we just want other people to enjoy it as we enjoy it.” On Sept. 5, entrance to the balloon glow costs $20. You can also enjoy a concert by Scott Vignassi’s Big Little Big Band, featuring a “spot-on” Frank Sinatra impersonator, MacKeen said. The fifth annual CiderMan Sprint Triathlon follows th
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