2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Schedule of Events/Entertainment
Ravenna Downtown
Thursday September 24th
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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
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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.
Breakfast Catered by Ravenna VFW
Location: Ravenna VFW, 6000 New Milford Rd. Ravenna, OH 44266
$15 per person
Friday, September 25th
5:30pm Gates Open
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
Helicopter Rides
Inflatables
Mechanical Bull
Axe Throwing
Monster Truck Rides
Trackless Train Rides
Food Vendors
Beer & Wine Garden
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow at dusk
6:00pm-8:00pm - Live Music - Whiskey Outlaws
8:15pm-10:30pm - Live Music - Embers of Floyd
5:30pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show (children's stage)
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 • Inflatables, Hot Air Balloon Night Glow, Music, Concessions, Craft Booths, Beer & Wine Vendors, Helicopter Rides, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train, Mobile Smash Room & more.
Ravenna Downtown
Saturday, September 26th
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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!"
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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 • Live Music
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Live Music
Stage 1:
Little Steve-O & John Markovic
Stage 2:
Ben-E Dalati
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Courthouse Lawn
11am Opening Ceremony - Parade Awards
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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
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 • Inflatables, Hot Air Balloon Launch, Jeep Show, Car Crush, Craft Booths, Concessions, Helicopter Rides, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train & more.
Saturday, September 26th
3:00pm Gates Open to the Public
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
Helicopter Rides
Inflatables
Mechanical Bull
Craft Booths
Axe Throwing
Food Vendors
Beer & Wine Garden
Monster Truck Rides
Petting Zoo
Trackless Train Rides
Face Painting
Jeep Show with car crush
(For more information on this, please visit www.ravennaballoonafairjeepshow.com)​​
Entertainment:
3:00pm-4:00pm DJ Krooze & The KrewWay Experience
4:00pm Car Crush (as part of the Jeep Show)
4:00pm-6:00pm Live Music - 1052 Band
6:00pm-8:00pm DJ Krooze & The KrewWay Experience
8:00pm-10:00pm Live Music - The Michael Webber Show
5:00pm-6:00 lift off window Hot Air Balloons Lift off & Static Display (Weather Permitting)
Sunday, September 27th
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1:00pm Gates Open to the Public
Helicopter Rides
Inflatables
Mechanical Bull
Craft Booths
Axe Throwing
Food Vendors
Beer & Wine Garden
Monster Truck Rides
Petting Zoo
Trackless Train Rides
Face Painting
3:00pm
Car Show
Entertainment:
2:00pm-5:30pm Live Music - First to Eleven
5:00pm-6:00 lift off window 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 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)