Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 4:00pm

2301 Wedekind Dr

Saturday, July 19 

6:30am-8:30am: Cronin Ford Balloon Key Grab task with a flight into Smith Park

4:00pm: Gates Open

4:00pm Dusk: Great American Kites presents the world's largest collection of giant kites in the sky 

4:00-8:00pm: Antique Car Show

4:30-10:30pm: Kids Carnival Rides, CBI Kids Zone, Craft Vendors, Food Vendors

4:30-9:30pm: Airplane Rides by Butler County Warbirds

6:00pm: Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage

6:20pm: Team Fastrax American Flag Jump

7:00pm: Balloon Fluff & Puff Walk Thru

7:00-10:30pm: Jake Sweeney Tethered Rides (subject to weather conditions) 

7:00-8:45pm: Balloon Inflation and Flight

8:15pm: Meijer Special Shape Balloons Inflation

8:30pm: Team Fastrax Skydiving Jump

9:15-9:45pm: Balloon Glow

10:00pm: Team Fastrax Pyrotechnics Jump 

10:15pm: Fireworks and Drone Show


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