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!
6:30 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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