Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

Name: Ravenna Balloon A-Fair
Address: Ravenna, OH, US
Telephone: (330) 296-3247
Price range: $$

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Hot Air Balloon Festival Children’s Parade (downtown Ravenna)
Registration at 5:30PM

Friday, September 15th

7:00 a.m.

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair
Hot Air Balloon Festival

General meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
Meeting at Double R Bar-b-que
Dinner on your own @ 5
Meeting @ 6

Downtown Main Street & SUNBEAU Valley Farm
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
330-296-FAIR

The 43rd Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair will be held September 14th-17th, 2022
"Carried Up & Away with Community Spirit"

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Thursday, September 14th

6:30 p.m. Community Breakfast @ Fraternal Order of Eagles, 812 Cleveland Rd. Ravenna, OH 44266
Open to the public (must have reservation) Call 330-296-FAIR

5:30pm gates open to public at Sunbeau Valley Farm
Music, Inflatables, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Hot Air Balloon Glow and more. Saturday, September 16th

DOWNTOWN RAVENNA
9:00 a.m. Grand Parade & Festival
3 Stages of entertainment, crafts, food, displays, Children Alley & More! SUNBEAU VALLEY FARM Activities
Admission to SUNBEAU Valley Farm
$5 per person, per day - Children 12 and under free with paid adult

Gates open at 3:00
Live Music, Jeep Show with Car Crush, Entertainment, Inflatables, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors & More! Hot Air Balloons - Lift off at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk

Sunday, September 17th

Gates open at 11:00 a.m. at Sunbeau Valley Farm
Entertainment, Inflatables, Car Show, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors & More! Hot Air Balloons - Lift offs weather permitting

Please no pets, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, etc, during event downtown Ravenna or at Sunbeau Valley Farm

No refunds

More Information: www.ravennaballoonafair.com

05/27/2026

The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is excited to announce the Mini Marshal of the 47th Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, Zuree Beach with her winning theme for the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Children’s Parade, Dream Big, Be Brave & Show Kindness. Help us in congratulating Zuree!

05/21/2026

🎈✨ VENDORS WANTED – 47th Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair ✨🎈

We’re looking for vendors to join us at the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair on Saturday, September 26th in beautiful Downtown Ravenna! 🏙️🎉

This is your chance to be part of one of the area’s most beloved community celebrations — filled with live music, grand parade, food and craft vendors, family fun, and incredible community spirit!

🛍️ Interested in securing your spot?

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

🌐 Visit our website: www.ravennaballoonafair.com

Don’t miss out — vendor spaces fill up fast! Share this post and spread the word! 🎈🔥

05/21/2026

🎈✨ THE 47th RAVENNA BALLOON A-FAIR IS COMING! ✨🎈

Official event: 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

Mark your calendars — one of Northeast Ohio’s most beloved annual festivals is back, and it’s going to be BIGGER than ever! Join us September 24–27, 2026 in Downtown Ravenna & The Portage County Fairgrounds!

🗓️ HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING:

Thursday, Sept. 24 – Downtown Ravenna
🎉 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Children’s Parade! Registration at 5:30pm at the corner of Prospect & Spruce St. Parade steps off at 6:30pm!

Friday, Sept. 25 – Portage County Fairgrounds
🌅 Gates open at 5:30pm
🎶 Live Music Whiskey Outlaws 6:00-8:00pm + Embers of Floyd 8:15–10:30pm
🌙 Hot Air Balloon NIGHT GLOW at dusk — walk right out onto the field with the balloons! (weather permitting)

Saturday, Sept. 26 – Downtown Ravenna
🥁 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade (sponsored by Ravenna Eagles 2164) at 9:00am!
🎨 Downtown Festival 9am–5:30pm: Live Entertainment, Crafts, Displays, Food Booths & Children’s Alley!

Saturday, Sept. 26 – Portage County Fairgrounds
🚙 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Jeep Show (sponsored by Haasz Automall) starts at 3pm + Car Crush at 4pm!
🎶 Live Music Michael Leegan 4:30-6:30pm + THE MICHAEL WEBER SHOW 7–11pm
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off at 5pm (weather permitting)

Sunday, Sept. 27 – Portage County Fairgrounds
🎶 Live Music First to Eleven live 2–5:30pm
🚗 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Car Show (sponsored by Sarchione Ford Of Randolph) at 3pm — register your car at the website!
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off at 5pm (weather permitting)

🎡 ALL WEEKEND LONG at the Fairgrounds:
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides 🎈 | Helicopter Rides 🚁 | Monster Truck Rides 🚛 | Inflatables 🏰 | Mechanical Bull 🤠 | Axe Throwing 🪓 | Putt Putt Golf ⛳ | Face Painting 🎨 | Trackless Train Rides 🚂 | Mobile Smash Room 💥 | Food Vendors 🍔 | Wine & Beer Garden by West Main St Winery, Brewery & Cider House 🍷🍺 | Craft Booths 🛍️

💰 ADMISSION:
$10/person at the Fairgrounds | Kids 12 & under FREE | Parking is FREE!
ATMs on site. Cash & card accepted.

📍 Downtown Ravenna, OH & The Portage County Fairgrounds
🌐 www.ravennaballoonafair.com
📞 330-296-FAIR (3247)

The festival runs RAIN OR SHINE! ☔ All balloon flights are weather permitting.

Tag someone you want to bring along! 👇 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE so everyone knows what’s coming this September! 🎈🎈🎈

05/20/2026

🎈The 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is September 24-27, 2026 in downtown Ravenna, Ohio and the Portage County Fairgrounds🎈

✨For complete festival info visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com

🤩Follow us at Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

05/19/2026

The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is looking for 20 hot air balloon sponsors for the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. This is a Bronze level sponsorship and the cost is $700. Here are the benefits of this sponsorship:

All Bronze sponsors at this level will be featured in our print media and expanded reach media advertising. This includes the sponsor board displayed at the Ravenna Courthouse, and our online outreach of over 20,000 online followers and our online reach of over 3.5 million people in the surrounding communities. Your company will also get two passes to our Community Breakfast on Friday September 26th at the Ravenna VFW at 7:00am and two festival event passes. Along with the standard Bronze Sponsor package, you will also receive a free hot-air balloon ride for one person on either September 26th or the 27th (weather permitting).

If you’re interested in being a sponsor, please visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com and click the become a sponsor button or email [email protected]. Without our community support, this event would not be possible.

04/30/2026

🎈 Get ready for high-flying fun at the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair!

Join us September 25–27, 2026 at the Portage County Fairgrounds for a weekend packed with excitement, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences!

🔥 Featured Attractions:
• Mobile Outrage Room — Smash, splatter, and release your stress in this mobile rage and paint experience!
• Mechanical Bull — Hold on tight for Buckin’ Billy’s wild ride challenge — fun for all ages!
• Axe Throwing — Test your aim and compete for bragging rights at Grab That Axe’s throwing lanes!

🎟️ Festival Admission: $10 per person (kids 12 and under free)
🚗 Parking: Free
🎶 All-day fun: Hot air balloon launches, live music, food vendors, beer & wine garden, helicopter rides, monster trucks, inflatables, and more!
📍 Location: Portage County Fairgrounds, Ravenna, OH
🌐 For full details, visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com or scan the QR code on our flyer.

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04/28/2026

Meet Peanut — the elephant balloon everyone loves! 🐘🎈
Join us at the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, happening September 25–27, 2026 at the Portage County Fairgrounds!

Peanut, our playful elephant‑shaped hot air balloon, will be one of the festival’s most eye‑catching balloons this year. See Peanut and watch dozens of balloons take flight during our scheduled lift‑off windows and enjoy up‑close static displays (weather permitting).

The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair brings together colorful balloon launches, live music, food vendors, a wine & beer garden, tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides, monster truck rides, Jeep and Car shows, inflatables, axe throwing, and family fun — all part of a weekend celebrating 47 years of community spirit and creativity.

🎟️ Admission: $10 per person at the Fairgrounds (kids 12 and under free)
🚗 Parking: Free
📍 Location: Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd, Atwater, OH 44201
🌤️ Weather: All balloon activities are weather‑permitting
🔗 Festival Info: www.ravennaballoonafair.com
🎈Peanut sponsored by Axess Family Services

04/24/2026

🎈✨ BIG ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🎈
The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is thrilled to welcome Mike Hemmelgarn to the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair — 3 shows a day September 25-27, 2026 at the Portage County Fairgrounds and one show September 26 at the Downtown Ravenna portion of the festival!

Get ready for a performance that blends high‑energy comedy, jaw‑dropping juggling, ventriloquism, magic, and nonstop audience participation. Mike isn’t just a performer — he’s a full‑on experience, and he’ll have the whole crowd laughing, cheering, and wondering “How did he just do that?”

🎭 What to expect from Mike Hemmelgarn:

🤹‍♂️ Hilarious, high‑skill comedy juggling

🗣️ Ventriloquism with unforgettable characters

🎩 Magic that surprises kids and adults alike

🙌 Audience participation that turns YOU into part of the show

🎪 Family‑friendly entertainment perfect for all ages

Whether you’ve seen him before or this will be your first time, Mike’s show is one you won’t forget — and we’re excited to bring this level of talent to the Balloon A‑Fair stage!

🎡 Mark your calendars:
📅 September 25-27, 2026
📍 Portage County Fairgrounds & Downtown Ravenna
🎟️ Admission into the Fairgrounds is $10 per person — Kids 12 & under FREE
🚗 Parking is FREE this year!

Stay tuned for showtimes and more festival entertainment announcements. This year’s Balloon A‑Fair is shaping up to be one of our best yet! For complete festival info visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com

04/23/2026

🎈 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair
🇺🇸 RED‑WHITE & BALLOONS
📅 September 24–27, 2026
📍 Downtown Ravenna & The Portage County Fairgrounds

Get ready for hot‑air balloons, live entertainment, family fun, and one of Portage County’s biggest community celebrations!

✨ FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

🎈 Hot Air Balloon Lift‑Offs & Night Glow
🎶 Live Music All Weekend
🚁 Helicopter Rides
🚙 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Jeep Show (Saturday)
🚗 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Car Show (Sunday)
🎡 Inflatables, Monster Truck Rides, Trackless Train, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Putt‑Putt, Face Painting & More
🍔 Food Vendors, Craft Booths & Wine & Beer Garden by West Main St Winery, Brewery & Cider House
👧 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Children’s Parade – Thursday in Downtown Ravenna
🎉 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade – Saturday Morning in Downtown Ravenna

📍 LOCATIONS

Thursday & Saturday Morning: Downtown Ravenna
Friday–Sunday: Portage County Fairgrounds

💲 ADMISSION (Fairgrounds)

$10 per person
Kids 12 & under: FREE
Parking: FREE

🗓 DAILY SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT

THURSDAY – Downtown Ravenna
• Children’s Parade – 6:30 PM (registration at 5:30 PM)

FRIDAY – Fairgrounds
• Gates open 5:30 PM
• Night Glow at dusk
• Live music - Embers of Floyd
• Full lineup of entertainment, activities & vendors all day

SATURDAY – Downtown Ravenna
• Grand parade – 9:00 AM
• Live Music
• Food vendors
• Crafts vendors
• Children’s activities

SATURDAY – Fairgrounds
• Gates open - 3:00 PM
• Jeep Show – 3:00 PM
• Balloon Lift‑Off Window – 5:00–6:00 PM
• Live music- THE MICHAEL WEBER SHOW
• Full lineup of entertainment, activities & vendors all day

SUNDAY – Fairgrounds
• Gates open 1:00 PM
• Car Show – 3:00 PM
• Balloon Lift‑Off Window – 5:00–6:00 PM
• Live music - First to Eleven
• Full lineup of entertainment, activities & vendors all day

ℹ️ MORE INFO

Visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com for full schedules, updates, and sponsor opportunities.

🎈 Come celebrate the 47th AnnualRavenna Balloon A-Fair — where the sky comes alive!

Address

Ravenna, OH

Telephone

(330) 296-3247

Website

http://ravennaballoonafair.com/

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