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2025 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Schedule of Events/Entertainment

Ravenna Downtown

Thursday September 25th

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Children's Parade - Sponsored by TBD


5:30 pm (Registration Begins - at the corner of Prospect & Spruce Street)
6:30 pm (Parade Steps off)

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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 26th

 

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 26th

 

5:30pm Gates Open

DJ TBD

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 - DJ TBD

6:00pm-10:00pm - Live music TBD

Portage County Fairgrounds

General Public Admission Gate off of State Route 44 • $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 27th

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7:00 am Ravenna Downtown Parade Line Up
9:00 am Grand Parade Sponsored by
TBD

Judged by: All American Judges

 

Grand Marshal - TBD

Grand Parade Theme: "Soaring Through Time In 2025"

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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 - 1:10pm 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

11:30am - 12:45pm TBD

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1:00pm - 2:00pm TBD

 2:00pm - 3:00pm TBD

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Portage County Fairgrounds

General Public Admission Gate off of State Route 44 • $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 27th

 

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)​​

Entertainment:

4:00pm-11:00pm TBD

4:00pm-6:30pm TBD

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 28th

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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 DJ TBD

11:30pm-12:45pm TBD

12:30pm-1:30pm TBD

1:30pm-5:30pm TBD

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 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)

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