The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival
Hot air balloon competitionš w/ live music, carnival, car show, skydiving demonstrations, balloon glow, fireworks and more!
Event details
Venue: Middletown Regional Airport
Address: 1707 Run Way, Middletown, OH 45042 [Map/directions]
Fri, Jul 18 2025
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat, Jul 19 2025
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Cost: Check website for important information on pricing and parking / shuttle
Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025
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Booms and lights will fill the sky both nights as we put on our amazing fireworks display following the balloon glow: The 2025 Hot Air Balloon Festival is July 18-19th, 2025
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!
Please visit our website for a full schedule and parking information!
Photos: Middletown Balloon Festival Pics
Links & Tags
Middletown Regional Airport
