Featured Activities
Hot Air Balloons
Come experience an up close adventure with Hot Air Balloons.
Night Balloon Glow
A fan favorite, the night balloon glow is a magical display that families look forward to every year. This year’s balloon glows will be Friday and Saturday at dusk.
Jumbotron Video Board
Watch as the Ohio Challenge balloon festival is streamed to a giant video board in real time.
Car Show
Come check out cars of all type from old school to new school at Ohio Challenge’s annual car show Saturday July 20th.
Drone Show
Get ready for an awe-inspiring aerial extravaganza! As darkness envelops the field, our fleet of synchronized drones takes flight. Their LED-lit wings create mesmerizing patterns, weaving through the night like celestial fireflies.
Firework Show
Booms and lights will fill Middletown’s skys both Friday and Saturday night as we put on our amazing fireworks display following the balloon glow.
Tethered Balloon Rides
Experience the thrill of floating up in the air on a hot air balloon to see the world from above at an affordable cost.
Virtual Plane Jump
Watch a live POV stream of professional sky divers barreling toward the festival in real time for the first of it’s kind show.
Carnival Rides
Carnival rides for children and adults of all ages. Come enjoy the thrills of the rides.
Balloon Key Grab
Visitor are in for an exciting challenge to watch balloonists fly their balloons in to the park and try to grab a giant key off a pole. A challenge more difficult that getting a hole in one.