2024 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Schedule of Events/Entertainment
Ravenna Downtown
Thursday September 19th
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Children's Parade - Sponsored by Ravenna United Fund
5:30 pm (Registration Begins - at the corner of Prospect & Spruce Street)
6:30 pm (Parade Steps off)
Entertainment: TBD
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Mini Marshal - TBD
Children's Parade Theme: TBD
Each child that signs up for the Children's Parade will receive a goody bag.
Friday, September 20th
7:00 am - 9:30 am
BAF Community Kick Off Breakfast Community Breakfast (RSVP by September 2nd)
Please call 330-296-FAIR(3247) to reserve your spot.
Breakfast Catered by Ravenna Eagles
Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles, 812 Cleveland Rd. Ravenna, OH 44266
$15 per person
Friday, September 20th
5:30pm Gates Open
DJ by Brian Wolfe of Wolfe Rock Radio
Helicopter Rides
Inflatables
Mechanical Bull
Axe Throwing
Pony Rides
Trackless Train Rides
Food Vendors
Beer & Wine Vendors
Craft Booths
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow at dusk
5:30pm-10:00pm - Brian Wolfe: Wolfe Rock Radio
6:00pm-10:00pm - Live music by Disco Inferno!
SUNBEAU Valley Farm
General Public Admission Gate off of Brady Lake Road • $5.00 per person per day for gate entry, $5.00 per car for parking • Children 12 and under - FREE • Inflatables, Hot Air Balloon Night Glow, Music, Concessions, Craft Booths, Beer & Wine Vendors, Helicopter Rides, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Pony Rides, Trackless Train & more.
Ravenna Downtown
Saturday, September 20th
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7:00 am Ravenna Downtown Parade Line Up
9:00 am Grand Parade Sponsored by 7/17 Credit Union
Judged by: All American Judges
Grand Marshal - TBD
Grand Parade Theme: TBD
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9am - 5:30pm Downtown Festival:
Live Entertainment & Demonstrations • Crafts, Displays & Food Booths • Children's Alley - Designed especially for children • Children's Stage • Motor Alley
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East Stage
11:00am - 11:45am TBD
12:00pm - 1:15pm TBD
1:35pm - 2:50pm TBD
3:10pm - 4:25pm TBD
West Stage
12:00pm - 1:15pm TBD
1:35pm - 2:50pm TBD
3:10pm - 4:25pm TBD
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Courthouse Lawn
11am Opening Ceremony - Parade Awards
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Children's Alley Stage
11:00am - 12:00am TBD
12:00am - 1:00pm TBD
1:00pm - 2:00pm TBD
2:00pm - 2:30pm TBD
2:30pm - 3:30pm TBD
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SUNBEAU Valley Farm
General Public Admission Gate off of Brady Lake Road • $5.00 per person per day for gate entry, $5.00 per car for parking • Children 12 and under - FREE • Inflatables, Hot Air Balloon Launch, Jeep Show, Car Crush, Craft Booths, Concessions, and Helicopter Rides, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing & more.
Saturday, September 21st
3:00pm Gates Open to the Public
Helicopter Rides will be offered
Inflatables
Mechanical Bull
Craft Booths
Axe Throwing
Food Vendors
Beer & Wine Vendors
Pony Rides
Trackless Train Rides
Face Painting
Jeep Show with car crush
(For more information on this, please visit www.ravennaballoonafairjeepshow.com)
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Entertainment:
4:00pm-11:00pm Brian Wolfe: Wolfe Rock Radio
4:00pm-6:30pm My Drunkin Uncle Band
4:00pm Car Crush (as part of the Jeep Show)
7:00pm-11:00pm Escape: The Journey Tribute Band
5:30pm Hot Air Balloons Lift off & Static Display (Weather Permitting)
Dark Fireworks
Sunday, September 22nd
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11:00am Gates Open to the Public
Helicopter Rides will be offered
Inflatables
Mechanical Bull
Craft Booths
Axe Throwing
Food Vendors
Beer & Wine Vendors
Pony Rides
Trackless Train Rides
Face Painting
3:00pm
Car Show
Entertainment:
11:30pm-7:00pm Brian Wolfe: Wolfe Rock Radio
12:00pm-5:00pm TBD
11:00pm-12:45pm TBD
12:45pm-1:45pm TBD
2:00pm-5:30pm Overboard: The Loveboat Band
5:30pm Final Hot-Air Balloon Lift-Off & Static Display (Weather Permitting)
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The Balloon A-Fair is held rain or shine
All hot-air balloon lift-offs are weather permitting
Entrance fees are non-refundable
No pets of any kind are allowed downtown Ravenna
and at SUNBEAU Valley Farm during the festival. (Only working
dogs are permitted). No bicycles, skates, skateboards are allowed
during the festival.