Schedule

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.

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) *

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) *

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)

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