​The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is looking for sponsors for 2026. The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair depends on the support of its Corporate and In‑Kind sponsors each year to deliver a successful and unforgettable event. Their contributions of time, talent, and resources enable us to provide the high‑quality experience attendees have come to expect. We invite you to explore our sponsorship opportunities and consider supporting this year’s celebration. Sponsorship offers outstanding visibility—last year our Facebook page reached more than 3.5 million people, and our official event page attracted over 55,000 interested followers, with more than 75,000 the year before. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all monetary donations are tax‑deductible. A sponsorship form can be downloaded here​.
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The 47th Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is held in Downtown Ravenna, Ohio and The Portage County Fairgrounds September 24-27, 2026. Below is our schedule of events for the festival. Cost for the festival at The Portage County Fairgrounds is $10 a person (kids 12 and under free) for entry and parking is FREE. There are ATMs on site. Cash and card are accepted in different areas. To stay up to date on the latest info please follow us on Facebook here.
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Thurday, September 24th in Downtown Ravenna:
Children's Parade - Sponsored by McDonald's
5:30 pm (Registration Begins - at the corner of Prospect & Spruce Street)
6:30 pm (Parade Steps off)
6:30-7:30 pm - TBD​
Friday, September 25th at The Portage County Fairgrounds:
5:30pm - Gates Open
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow at dusk (come onto the field with the balloons, weather permitting)
6:00pm-8:00pm – Live Music TBD
8:15pm-10:30pm - Live Music TBD
All day activities:
Food Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden by West Main Street Winery,Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Putt Putt Golf, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train Rides, Mobile Smash Room​
Saturday, September 26th in Downtown Ravenna:
Grand Parade at 9:00am
9:00am - 5:30pm Downtown Festival:
Live Entertainment & Demonstrations
Crafts, Displays & Food Booths
Children's Alley:
11:00am - TBD
12:00pm - TBD
1:00pm - TBD
2:00pm - TBD
All Day - TBD
Live Music:
11:00am-11:45am - TBD
12:00pm-1:15pm -TBD
1:35pm-2:50pm - TBD
3:10pm-4:25pm - TBD
Courthouse Lawn:
11am Opening Ceremony - Parade Awards​
Saturday, September 26th at The Portage County Fairgrounds:
3:00pm - Gates Open
3:00pm - Jeep Show
4:00pm - Car Crush (as part of the Jeep Show)
4:00pm-6:30pm - TBD
7:00pm-11:00pm TBD
5:00pm-6:00pm lift off window - Hot Air Balloons Lift off followed by Static Displays that let you onto the field with the balloons (Weather Permitting)
All day activities:
Food Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden by West Main Street Winery, Craft Booths, Helicopter Rides, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Putt Putt Golf, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train Rides, Mobile Smash Room​
Sunday, September 27th at The Portage County Fairgrounds:
1:00pm - Gates Open
2:00pm-5:30pm - Live Music TBD
3:00pm - Car Show
5:00pm-6:00pm lift off window - Hot Air Balloons Lift off followed by Static Displays that let you onto the field with the balloons (Weather Permitting, No Tether Rides Sunday)
All day activities:
Food Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden by West Main Street Winery, Craft Booths, Helicopter Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Putt Putt Golf, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train Rides, Mobile Smash Room
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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).