Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

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:

6:00am-8:00am: Balloon Fly-In - Launch Field
9:00am-2:00pm: Downtown Howell Farmers Market - State Street
9:00am-Close: Open-Air Marketplace - Highschool Campus
10:00am-Close: Family Fun Tent - 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-9:00pm: Highlander Food Court - Highlander Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm: Home Depot - Family Fun Tent
11:00am-9:00pm: Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
12:00pm-12:45pm: Joel Tacey- Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
12:00pm-3:00pm: Magic Bus - Main Stage
1:00pm-5:30pm: Exotic Animal Exhibit - Family Fun Tent
1:00pm-4:00pm: Neverland Entertainment - Family Fun Tent/Roaming
4:00pm-3:00pm: Joel Tacey- Michigans Family Funnyman - Family Fun Tent
4:00pm-6:00pm: Parted Waters - Main Stage
6:30pm-8:00pm: Balloon Launch - 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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