The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival
Hot air balloon competition, live music, carnival, car show, skydiving demonstrations, balloon glow, fireworks and more!
Event details
Venue: Smith Park
Address: 500 Tytus Ave, Middletown, OH 45042 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sat, Jul 22 2023)
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
Cost: Check website for important information on pricing and parking / shuttle
The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival
Hot Air Balloon Festival 2023
The Ohio Challenge is a sanctioned hot air balloon competition. This year 30 participants will race to win the coveted Ohio Challenge Trophy and a bid to attend the Nationals.
Other activities include:
- Outdoor concerts
- Car Show
- Food vendors
- Arts & craft
- Carnival rides
- Night Balloon Glow
- Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides
- Biplane rides
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Fireworks!
PARKING WITH SHUTTLE
I-75/Exit 32: Follow the balloon signs to downtown Middletown and Middletown Regional Airport. Parking is at the airport with shuttle to Smith Park.
Please visit our website for a full schedule and parking information!
Links & Tags
Smith Park
The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival is taking place at Smith Park, which is located at 500 Tytus Ave in Middletown. Smith Park - This park features playground equipment, picnic tables, grills, baseball diamond, soccer fields, picnic shelters, multiuse trail, fishing pond, Locktenders House, skatepark, and new splash pad.