Hot Air
Balloon Events

Ohio is blessed with an almost ideal geographic and atmospheric conditions for hot air balloon flights. In fact, Ohio has the third largest concentrations of balloon pilots in the country. The mix of numerous urban areas next to farm fields and the gentle topography throughout most of the state make for spectacular views and gentle landing spots.

Currently there are 9 specific hot air balloon events. Here is a list:

Coshocton Balloon Festival(June)
Coshocton County Fairgrounds, Coshocton

LaRosa's Balloon Glow (July)
Coney Island, Cincinnati

Ashland Balloonfest (July)
Freer Field, Ashland
http://www.ashlandballoonfest.org/

MidFirst Ohio Challenge (July)
Smith Park, Middletown
http://www.ohiochallenge.com/event/

Balloons Off Broadway (August)
Beulah Park, Grove City

All Ohio Balloon Festival (August)
Union County Airport, Marysville
http://www.allohioballoonfest.com/

Flag City Balloonfest (August)
Emory Adams Park, Findlay
http://www.flagcityballoonfest.com/

Wellington Balloonfest (August)
Clare-Mar Lakes Campgrounds, Wellington
http://wellingtonballoonfest.com/

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair (September)
Sunbeau Valley Farm, Ravenna
http://www.ravennaballoonafair.com/

Van Wert Hot Air Festival (September)
Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Van Wert
http://vanwerthotairfestival.com/

Balluminaria (November)
Eden Park, Cincinnati