The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 39th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

Indeed, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is a celebration of hot air balloons. But wait, there’s more! The event features entertainment, fireworks, family activities and attractions.

Schedule:

6:30am    8:00am    Balloon Fly-In Competition - Launch Field
9:00am-Close: Open-Air Marketplace - Highschool Campus
10:00am-Close: Landing Zone booths and entertainment - Landing Zone
10:00am-9:00pm: Brou-Haha Blue Blocks - Family Fun Tent
10:00am-11:00pm: Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
10:00am-11:00pm: Highlander Food Court - Highlander Food Court
10:00am-Close: Family Fun Tent - Highschool Campus
10:00am-3:00pm: Classic Car Show - High School Parking Lot
11:00am-1:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
12:00pm-3:00pm: Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations - Main Stage
1:00pm-5:00pm: Balloons and Brews Festival of Lights Fundraiser - State Street
1:00pm-5:30pm: Exotic Animal Exhibit - Family Fun Tent
1:00pm-3:00pm: Pilot meet and greet - Launch Field
2:00pm-2:45pm: Joel Tacey- Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
4:00pm-6:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
4:00pm-6:00pm: Slick Jummy Band - Main Stage
5:00pm-5:45pm: Joel Tacey - Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
6:30pm-8:00pm: Balloon Launch - Launch Field
8:00pm-10:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
Dark: Balloon Glow - Launch Field

Admission Fees:
$5.00 per person, per day.
Children 3 and under admitted free.
Parking is free.
A limited number of weekend wristbands for the Balloon Festival ONLY will be available for $10.00 per person on Friday, June 23rd at admission gates OR at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce located at 123 E. Washington St. while supplies last.
Carnival Ride Daily Passes are an additional fee and may be found online or purchased at the carnival ticket booth. This is a separate cost from festival admission.
No Refunds

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