Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

The 46th annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair begins Thursday, September 25th, 2025, with a Children’s Parade in Downtown Ravenna, Ohio. Friday evening, September 26th, the festivities are at Portage County Fairgrounds where there will be a hot air balloon glow at dusk, and Disco Inferno will be performing live. Saturday morning, September 27th, our Grand Parade kicks off in Downtown Ravenna, where street vendors and live entertainment will be available. The fun continues Saturday afternoon there will be a Jeep Show with car crush, live music by Escape: The Journey Tribute Band, a hot air balloon launch followed by static displays, fireworks, and more! We wrap up the festival on Sunday, September 28th, with more live music, a car show, a hot air balloon launch followed by static displays, and more!  there will be live music, inflatables, food & craft vendors, beer vendors, a wine garden, helicopter rides, pony rides, axe throwing, mechanical bull, trackless train rides, and much more! costs only $5 a car for parking and $5 a person at the gate (kids 12 and under are free). Follow us on social media to stay updated on all the fun! 

September 25th – September 28th, 2025

Established: 1979 ——————————————————- Number of Balloons 20