Ashland's largest FREE family event with something for everyone to enjoy!
Building Community & Creating Memories
Attracting spectators from around the region for high flying fun, food & merchant vendors, live entertainment, activities for kids, balloon glows, and more!
2024 attendance
Hot Air Balloons
And counting!
Vendors
About Us
Celebrating 35 years!!
2025 is a big year. We’re celebrating 35 years of coloring the Ashland skies with hot air balloons and creating memories for everyone. Every year is unique, but we are planning some big things for our 35th celebration!
Our Sponsors
Did we mention it’s free? Our sponsors are responsible for the impact and the quality of our festival.
Thank you, sponsors! None of this is possible without you.
Our Festival
What to Expect
New here? Never been to Ashland BalloonFest? We would love for you to join us! Here’s what you can expect.
2024 BalloonFest
Our 2024 Schedule
Three days of fun! Our schedule is packed with excitement and things to do. Like us on Facebook for updates leading up to and during the event.
Events are subject to change. All hot air balloon activities are weather permitting and subject to delay or cancellation.
For other weekend activities, visit Ashland Area CVB www.visitashlandohio.com
Handicap parking at Ashland University B lot with shuttle to the field
Thursday June 27th
- 5-8 PM VIP Reception (VIP Tent) – Tickets required Musical guest Highland Grove
- 4-6 PM Live Radio Remote by The River 104.5
- 4-8 PM Art Walk – Live artist on the walking path & at the barn
- 4-9 PM Kid Zone – Pony rides, inflatables, Princesses and more
- 4-9 PM Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions, educational options, personal indulgence & much more
- 5-9 PM Adam Calvert – Live musical entertainment (Main Stage)
- 6:15 PM OPENING CEREMONIES (Main Stage) – Ashland Veteran’s Color Guard
- 6:30 PM Donley Ford of Ashland Balloon Lift Off (Launch Field) *
- 9:15 PM OhioHealth Balloon Glow (Launch Field) *
Friday June 28th
- 7 AM approximately Donley Ford of Ashland Balloon Flyover (Launch Field) * – Bring your chairs, coffee & blankets to watch hot air balloons fly over Freer Field
- 11:30 AM- Food Trailer Friday (Concessions) – 1:30 PM Food Trailers will be open for Lunch, free parking!
- 2-4 PM Live Radio Remote by iHeart Radio
- 4-8 PM Art Walk – Live artist on walking path & at barn
- 4-9 PM Kid Zone – Pony rides, inflatables, Princesses and more
- 4-9 PM Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions, educational options, personal indulgence & much more
- 5-9 PM Soul Juice – Live musical entertainment (Main Stage)
- 6 PM Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk – Meet at the LLS Tent and walk to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers
- 6-8 PM Live Radio Remote by WQIO 93.7 FM – Super Q Listener Party, enter to win prizes & meet your favorite Super Q personalities
- 6 PM AerOhio Skydiving (Launch Field)
- 6:30 PM Donley Ford of Ashland Balloon Lift Off (Launch Field) *
- 9:15 PM OhioHealth Balloon Glow (Launch Field) *
Saturday June 29th
- 7-7:30 AM GYMGUYZ Group Fitness Class – Fitness class for all ages; cardio, strength, & stretch
- 7 AM approximately Donley Ford of Ashland Balloon Flyover (Launch Field) *
- 8-11 AM 30th Annual Ashland BalloonFest 5K (Freer Field)
- 8 AM-12 PM Pancake Breakfast & Plane Fly-In at Ashland County Airport
- 4-5 PM Pilot Meet & Greet – Launch Field
- 4-7 PM Helicopter Rides (Helicopter Zone)
- 4-8 PM Art Walk – Live artist on walking path & at barn
- 4-9 PM Kid Zone – Pony rides, inflatables, Gem Mining and more
- 4-9 PM Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions, educational options, personal indulgence & much more
- 5-9 PM Midlyfe Crysis – Live musical entertainment (Main Stage)
- 6:30 PM Donley Ford of Ashland Balloon Lift Off (Launch Field) *
- 9:15 PM OhioHealth Memorial Balloon Glow (Launch Field)
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