The Ashland BalloonFest will have another fabulous weekend in 2023. Hot air balloons, food & merchant vendors, live entertainment, activities for kids, spectacular balloon glows and much more.

Schedule:

Thursday, June 22, 2023

4:00-8:00 pm: VIP Reception (VIP Tent) sponsored by Housekeeping by Heather & Company, Packaging Corporation of America and Uniontown Brewing for all sponsors and pilots – tickets required.

4:00-9:30 pm: Kids Fun Zone sponsored by Directions Credit Union, Gerwig’s White Barn and 91.1 Rise FM (Kids Zone) – Pony rides, inflatables, bubble soccer, Gem Mining and more.

4:00-10:00 pm: Food Vendors (Concessions) – Many to choose from! 4:00-9:00 pm: Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions, educational options, personal indulgence & much more.

4:00-9:00 pm: Ashland Library Bookmobile – Includes collections of books, magazines, audio books, CDs, DVDs. Something for everyone!

5:00-9:00pm: PhilUP Balloon Artist (Kids Zone) – Balloon Artist / Balloon Twister philupballoons.com

5:00-9:00 pm: TOP RAIL – Live musical entertainment sponsored by Bill Harris Chevrolet & The Chevy Network and WMFD (Main Stage) – Top Rail has used their unique “Eclectic Approach” to perform American Roots Music, including bluegrass, country, classic rock and more!

6:15 pm: Opening  Ceremonies (Main Stage) – Ashland Veteran’s Color Guard

6:30 pm: John Sidle Founder’s Flight sponsored by Donley Ford of Ashland (Launch Field) – Enjoy the cold inflation process as pilots and crew prepare hot air balloons to take area media representatives for a ride.

8:15 pm: Balloon Glow Encounter (Launch Field) – Tickets for Reserved Premier Seating can be purchased online.

9:15 pm: Balloon Glow Sponsored by OhioHealth (Launch Field) – Enjoy an interactive display as hot air balloons line the launch field and glow against the night sky choreographed to music.

Friday, June 23, 2023

7:00-9:00 AM Fun Flight (Launch Field) – Bring your chairs, coffee & blankets to watch hot air balloons fly over Freer Field.

11:30 AM -1:30 pm: Food Trailer Friday (Concessions) – Food Trailers will be open for Lunch, free parking! 4:00-9:30 pm: Kids Fun Zone sponsored by Directions Credit Union, Gerwig’s White Barn and 91.1 Rise FM (Kids Zone) – Pony rides, inflatables, bubble soccer, Gem Mining and more.

4:00-10:00 pm: Food Vendors (Concessions) – Many to choose from!

4:00-9:00 pm: Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions, educational options, personal indulgence & much more.

4:00-9:00 pm: Ashland Library Bookmobile – Includes collections of books, magazines, audio books, CDs, DVDs. Something for everyone!

5:00-9:00pm: PhilUP Balloon Artist (Kids Zone) – Balloon Artist / Balloon Twister philupballoons.com

5:00-9:00 pm: ADAM CALVERT – Live musical entertainment sponsored by Bill Harris Chevrolet & The Chevy Network and WQIO 93.7 FM (Main Stage) – He is a singer-songwriter, playing guitar, piano and violin. His show consists of high energy new country, your favorite classic hits, as well as his own original material.

6:00-8:00 pm: Live Radio Remote by WQIO 93.7 FM – The Super Q Listener Parties, Enter to win prizes & meet your favorite Super Q personalities.

6:00-9:00 pm: Princesses & Super Heroes sponsored by Wayne Garage Door Sales & Service (Kids Zone) – Find your favorite character and take a picture!

6:00 pm: AerOhio Skydiving sponsored by Global Product Solutions & RES Auction Services (Launch Field) – watch as skydivers land on the launch field.

6:30 pm: Sponsor Flight sponsored by Donley Ford of Ashland (Launch Field) – Enjoy the cold inflation process as pilots & crew prepare hot air balloons to take sponsors & VIPs for a ride.

8:15 pm: Balloon Glow Encounter (Launch Field) – Tickets for Reserved Premier Seating can be purchased online.

9:15 pm: Balloon Glow Sponsored by OhioHealth (Launch Field) – Enjoy an interactive display as hot air balloons line the launch field and glow against the night sky choreographed to music.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

7:00-9:00 AM Donley Ford of Ashland Balloon Competition (Launch Field) – Bring your chairs, coffee & blankets to watch hot air balloons compete for cash prizes.

8:00-11:00 AM 30th Annual Ashland BalloonFest 5K (Freer Field) – Sponsored by Ashland Cross Country Parents – proceeds benefit Ashland Cross County teams – more info at Facebook/ Ashland Balloonfest 5K.

8:00-12:00 pm: Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In at Ashland County Airport – enjoy pancakes and sausage with planes & skydivers. Donations accepted. 1:00 pm: Cornhole Registration & Warm-up sponsored by Stromie’s Pro Shop – $30 per team

2:00 pm: Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Stromie’s Pro Shop – Double Elimination, Everyone guaranteed to play at least 3 games – [email protected]

4:00-9:30 pm: Kids Fun Zone sponsored by Directions Credit Union, Gerwig’s White Barn and 91.1 Rise FM (Kids Zone) – Pony rides, inflatables, bubble soccer, Gem Mining and more.

4:00-10:00 pm: Food Vendors (Concessions) – Many to choose from! 4:00-9:00 pm: Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions, educational options, personal indulgence & much more.

4:00-9:00 pm: Ashland Library Bookmobile – Includes collections of books, magazines, audio books, CDs, DVDs. Something for everyone!

4:30-5:00 pm: Whiz Bang Science Show (Kids Zone) – whizbangscience.com – “Weaving history, geography and math into his demonstrations of scientific principles, Dr. Dave provides entertainment and education for the entire family!”

5:00-9:00pm: PhilUP Balloon Artist (Kids Zone) – Balloon Artist / Balloon Twister philupballoons.com

5:00-9:00 pm: SOBOS – Live musical entertainment sponsored by Bill Harris Chevrolet & The Chevy Network and 91.1 Rise FM (Main Stage) – SOBOS (Some Of the Best Old Songs), is a classic rock band from Wooster, Ohio. Focusing on music from the 70’s and 80’s, the song list has a good deal of variety.

6:00-6:30 pm: Whiz Bang Science Show (Kids Zone) – whizbangscience.com – “Weaving history, geography and math into his demonstrations of scientific principles, Dr. Dave provides entertainment and education for the entire family!”

6:00-9:00 pm: Princesses & Super Heroes sponsored by Wayne Garage Door Sales & Service (Kids Zone) – Find your favorite character and take a picture! 6:30 pm: Competition Flight sponsored by Donley Ford of Ashland (Launch Field) – Enjoy the cold inflation process as pilots and crew prepare hot air balloons to compete at off-site targets for cash prizes.

7:30-8:00 pm: Whiz Bang Science Show (Kids Zone) – whizbangscience.com – “Weaving history, geography and math into his demonstrations of scientific principles, Dr. Dave provides entertainment and education for the entire family!”

8:15 pm: Balloon Glow Encounter (Launch Field) – Tickets for Reserved Premier Seating can be purchased online.

9:15 pm: John Moran Memorial Balloon Glow Sponsored by OhioHealth (Launch Field) – Enjoy an interactive display as hot air balloons line the launch field and glow against the night sky choreographed to music.

Date: June 22-24, 2023

Location: Freer Field - 1264 South Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805

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