Admission to The Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival is approx. $15/carload.
- When: July 17 & 18, 2026
- Location: (Map It) Smith Park at 500 Tytus Avenue in Middletown, OH
- Phone: 513-435-6361
- Web: click here
The Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival in Middletown features a hot air balloon competition with over 40 hot air balloons, skydivers, a classic car show, food and craft vendors, and more! Come out to see special-shaped balloons, the nightly fireworks, or the beautiful balloon glows.
