Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

06/06/2026

Here are just a few events happening during the 47th Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair September 24-27 in downtown Ravenna and the Portage County Fairgrounds.

Thursday 9/24 - 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Children’s Parade in downtown Ravenna

Saturday 9/26 - 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade in downtown Ravenna

Saturday 9/26 - 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Jeep Show at the Portage County Fairgrounds

Sunday 9/27 - 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Car Show at the Portage County Fairgrounds

There are tons of other great activities, happening all weekend long, including hot air balloons, live music, helicopter rides, Monster Truck rides, tethered hot air balloon rides, food, and craft vendors, beer and wine garden, children’s activities and much more .

Visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com for complete festival info 

06/05/2026

Our website and email are back up and running.

Visit us:

Annual festival featuring hot air balloons, crafts, rides, and entertainment.

06/02/2026

Our email and website is currently down. We are hoping to be back online soon. If you have questions please message us or call 330-296-FAIR (3247). Thank you.

05/27/2026

The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is excited to announce the Mini Marshal of the 47th Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, Zuree Beach with her winning theme for the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Children’s Parade, Dream Big, Be Brave & Show Kindness. Help us in congratulating Zuree!

05/21/2026

🎈✨ VENDORS WANTED – 47th Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair ✨🎈

We’re looking for vendors to join us at the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair on Saturday, September 26th in beautiful Downtown Ravenna! 🏙️🎉

This is your chance to be part of one of the area’s most beloved community celebrations — filled with live music, grand parade, food and craft vendors, family fun, and incredible community spirit!

🛍️ Interested in securing your spot?

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

🌐 Visit our website: www.ravennaballoonafair.com

Don’t miss out — vendor spaces fill up fast! Share this post and spread the word! 🎈🔥

05/21/2026

🎈✨ THE 47th RAVENNA BALLOON A-FAIR IS COMING! ✨🎈

Official event: 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

Mark your calendars — one of Northeast Ohio’s most beloved annual festivals is back, and it’s going to be BIGGER than ever! Join us September 24–27, 2026 in Downtown Ravenna & The Portage County Fairgrounds!

🗓️ HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING:

Thursday, Sept. 24 – Downtown Ravenna
🎉 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Children’s Parade! Registration at 5:30pm at the corner of Prospect & Spruce St. Parade steps off at 6:30pm!

Friday, Sept. 25 – Portage County Fairgrounds
🌅 Gates open at 5:30pm
🎶 Live Music Whiskey Outlaws 6:00-8:00pm + Embers of Floyd 8:15–10:30pm
🌙 Hot Air Balloon NIGHT GLOW at dusk — walk right out onto the field with the balloons! (weather permitting)

Saturday, Sept. 26 – Downtown Ravenna
🥁 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade (sponsored by Ravenna Eagles 2164) at 9:00am!
🎨 Downtown Festival 9am–5:30pm: Live Entertainment, Crafts, Displays, Food Booths & Children’s Alley!

Saturday, Sept. 26 – Portage County Fairgrounds
🚙 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Jeep Show (sponsored by Haasz Automall) starts at 3pm + Car Crush at 4pm!
🎶 Live Music Michael Leegan 4:30-6:30pm + THE MICHAEL WEBER SHOW 7–11pm
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off at 5pm (weather permitting)

Sunday, Sept. 27 – Portage County Fairgrounds
🎶 Live Music First to Eleven live 2–5:30pm
🚗 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Car Show (sponsored by Sarchione Ford Of Randolph) at 3pm — register your car at the website!
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off at 5pm (weather permitting)

🎡 ALL WEEKEND LONG at the Fairgrounds:
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides 🎈 | Helicopter Rides 🚁 | Monster Truck Rides 🚛 | Inflatables 🏰 | Mechanical Bull 🤠 | Axe Throwing 🪓 | Putt Putt Golf ⛳ | Face Painting 🎨 | Trackless Train Rides 🚂 | Mobile Smash Room 💥 | Food Vendors 🍔 | Wine & Beer Garden by West Main St Winery, Brewery & Cider House 🍷🍺 | Craft Booths 🛍️

💰 ADMISSION:
$10/person at the Fairgrounds | Kids 12 & under FREE | Parking is FREE!
ATMs on site. Cash & card accepted.

📍 Downtown Ravenna, OH & The Portage County Fairgrounds
🌐 www.ravennaballoonafair.com
📞 330-296-FAIR (3247)

The festival runs RAIN OR SHINE! ☔ All balloon flights are weather permitting.

Tag someone you want to bring along! 👇 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE so everyone knows what’s coming this September! 🎈🎈🎈

05/20/2026

🎈The 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is September 24-27, 2026 in downtown Ravenna, Ohio and the Portage County Fairgrounds🎈

✨For complete festival info visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com

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05/19/2026

The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is looking for 20 hot air balloon sponsors for the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. This is a Bronze level sponsorship and the cost is $700. Here are the benefits of this sponsorship:

All Bronze sponsors at this level will be featured in our print media and expanded reach media advertising. This includes the sponsor board displayed at the Ravenna Courthouse, and our online outreach of over 20,000 online followers and our online reach of over 3.5 million people in the surrounding communities. Your company will also get two passes to our Community Breakfast on Friday September 26th at the Ravenna VFW at 7:00am and two festival event passes. Along with the standard Bronze Sponsor package, you will also receive a free hot-air balloon ride for one person on either September 26th or the 27th (weather permitting).

If you’re interested in being a sponsor, please visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com and click the become a sponsor button or email [email protected]. Without our community support, this event would not be possible. 

04/30/2026

🎈 Get ready for high-flying fun at the 2026 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair!

Join us September 25–27, 2026 at the Portage County Fairgrounds for a weekend packed with excitement, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences!

🔥 Featured Attractions:
• Mobile Outrage Room — Smash, splatter, and release your stress in this mobile rage and paint experience!
• Mechanical Bull — Hold on tight for Buckin’ Billy’s wild ride challenge — fun for all ages!
• Axe Throwing — Test your aim and compete for bragging rights at Grab That Axe’s throwing lanes!

🎟️ Festival Admission: $10 per person (kids 12 and under free)
🚗 Parking: Free
🎶 All-day fun: Hot air balloon launches, live music, food vendors, beer & wine garden, helicopter rides, monster trucks, inflatables, and more!
📍 Location: Portage County Fairgrounds, Ravenna, OH
🌐 For full details, visit www.ravennaballoonafair.com or scan the QR code on our flyer.

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