About Our Festival

34 years of high-flying fun!  BalloonFest promises to be an outing with the entire family in mind. Everyone will enjoy the colorful Ashland skies as the hot air balloons fill the air for this memorable weekend. Delight yourself in the festivities! Each year you attend you will have a new experience to treasure for years to come. Entertainment, music, shows, and an assortment of food vending is all part of the nonstop activities.

2024 BalloonFest Committee

Executive Committee

Zach Burgess, President & Pilot Liaison Inquire here!
Luke Wash, Vice President
Jessica Burgess, Secretary
David Boyer, Treasurer
Liz McClurg/Nancy Pauly, Sponsorship Inquire here!
Leslie Reber,
Merchant Vendors Inquire here!
Kristin Flickinger, Media Relations
Vickie Reilly,
Live Musical Entertainment Inquire here!
John Emser, Volunteer Coordinator
Jim Park,
Cornhole Tournament
Joe Reep,
Food Vendors Inquire here!
Emily Grimm, Committee Member
Donna Gilmore, Committee Member

Kaylee Billinghurst, Committee Member

Steve Strine, Committee Member
Logan Repp, Committee Member
Rusty Cates, Voice of BalloonFest

Becca Grant, Committee Member