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Schedule of Events

Thursday

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 RAILLive 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

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

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.
  • Schedule subject to change without notice.
  • All Hot Air Balloon activities are weather permitting and subject to delay or cancellation.
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  • Handicap parking at Ashland University Lot B with shuttle to the field.

Ashland BalloonFest Map