2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Schedule of Events/Entertainment
Ravenna Downtown
Thursday September 24th
Children's Parade
5:30 pm (Registration Begins - at the corner of Prospect & Spruce Street)
6:30 pm (Parade Steps off)
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Magic by Kel
Mini Marshal - Zuree Beach
Children's Parade Theme: "Dream Big, Be Brave & Show Kindness
Each child that signs up for the Children's Parade will receive a goody bag.
Friday, September 25th
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.
Location: Ravenna VFW, 6000 New Milford Rd. Ravenna, OH 44266
$15 per person
Friday, September 25th
5:30pm Gates Open
LIVE MUSIC IN THE GRANDSTANDS:
5:30pm - Live Music - Whiskey Outlaws
8:00pm - Live Music - Embers of Floyd
ENTERTAINMENT ON THE CHILDREN'S STAGE:
5:30pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
6:40pm - Girl With Scales Reptile Show
8:15pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
HOT AIR BALLOONS:
DUSK - Hot Air Balloon Night Glow
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Helicopter Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Food Vendors, Beer & Wine Garden, Monster Truck Rides, Trackless Train Rides, Face Painting
Portage County Fairgrounds
General Public Admission Gate off of State Route 44 • $10.00 per person per day for gate entry, Parking is FREE • Children 12 and under - FREE
Ravenna Downtown
Saturday, September 26th
7:00 am Ravenna Downtown Parade Line Up
9:00 am Grand Parade
Judged by: All American Judges
Grand Marshal - LaJoyce Harris
Grand Parade Theme: "Red, White & Balloons!"
9am - 5:30pm Downtown Festival:
Live Entertainment & Demonstrations • Crafts, Displays & Food Booths • Children's Alley - Designed especially for children • Children's Stage • Live Music
Live Music
Stage 1:
11:30am - Little Steve-O & John Markovic
1:15pm - Southside Fiasco Band
Stage 2:
3:00pm - Ben-E Dalati
Courthouse Lawn
11am Opening Ceremony - Parade Awards
Children's Alley
12:00pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
1:15pm - Girl With Scales Reptile Show
All Day - Zoo 2 Go Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Obstacle Course & more!
Portage County Fairgrounds
General Public Admission Gate off of State Route 44 • $10.00 per person per day for gate entry, Parking is FEE • Children 12 and under - FREE
Saturday, September 26th
3:00pm Gates Open to the Public
LIVE MUSIC IN THE GRANDSTANDS:
3:00pm-4:00pm DJ Krooze & The KrewWay Experience
4:00pm-6:00pm 1052 Band
6:30pm-8:00pm The Ravenna Rocks Series Voice Contestants
8:00pm-10:00pm The Michael Webber Show
JEEP SHOW (visit ravennaballoonafairjeepshow.com for more info):
4:00pm - Car Crush in the Grandstands near the Jeep Show
ENTERTAINMENT ON THE CHILDREN'S STAGE:
4:00pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
5:00pm - Ride 4 Life Motorcycle Stunt Show (road behind the children's stage)
6:00m - Girl With Scales Reptile Show
7:15pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
7:30pm - Ride 4 Life Motorcycle Stunt Show (road behind the children's stage)
8:00pm - Dinoroar Show (next to inflatables)
HOT AIR BALLOONS:
5:00pm-6:00 lift off window Hot Air Balloons Lift off & Static Display (Weather Permitting)
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Helicopter Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Craft Booths, Axe Throwing, Food Vendors, Beer & Wine Garden, Monster Truck Rides,Trackless Train Rides, Face Painting
Sunday, September 27th
1:00pm Gates Open to the Public
LIVE MUSIC IN THE GRANDSTANDS:
1:30pm - Homeroom Hangover
4:00pm - Out of Eden - Eagles Tribute Band
CAR SHOW:
1:00pm - Car Show & Shine
ENTERTAINMENT ON THE CHILDREN'S STAGE:
2:00pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
3:00pm - Ride 4 Life Motorcycle Stunt Show (road behind the children's stage)
3:30m - Girl With Scales Reptile Show
4:45pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
5:00pm - Ride 4 Life Motorcycle Stunt Show (road behind the children's stage)
5:30pm - Dinoroar Show (next to inflatables)
6:15pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show
HOT AIR BALLOONS:
5:00pm-6:00 lift off window Hot Air Balloons Lift off & Static Display (Weather Permitting)
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
Helicopter Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Craft Booths, Axe Throwing, Food Vendors, Beer & Wine Garden, Monster Truck Rides, Trackless Train Rides, Face Painting
The Balloon A-Fair is held rain or shine
All hot-air balloon lift-offs are weather permitting
Entrance fees and parking are non-refundable
No drones, firearms, bicycles, skates, skateboards,or pets of any kind
are allowed at The Portage County Fairgrounds (Only working dogs are permitted)
For more information, please call 330-296-FAIR (3247)