The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival

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 *
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.

Hot Air Balloon Festival, Middletown OHOther 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!

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.

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