Nothing beats spring and summertime festivals. Wouldn't you agree?
The All Ohio Balloon Festival takes place at the Union County Airport in Marysville each year. Attendees gather from all around Ohio to watch the colorful hot air balloons take flight, enjoy live entertainment and more. If you’ve never been before, you’ll want to change that.
This year's All Ohio Balloon Fest takes place on August 9 - 11. It's a really special festival the whole family will love.
General admission is $10 per person on Friday and Saturday. Children 10 and under are free. (Please note: Parking is $5 and ticket sales at the gate are cash only.)
With balloons of all colors, shapes and sizes, you never know what character you might encounter! More than 30,000 people flock to this timeless festival, which first started in 1975.
Today, it is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the history of the United States, according to the festival's website.
Each year, the festival brings in some really impressive live entertainment you're guaranteed to love. (Pictured is Karen Waldrup performing during last year's festival.)
Please note: The festival is wheelchair friendly and dogs are not permitted, except for service animals.
If you have kids, there's plenty of games, food and other activities to keep them occupied when they aren't mesmerized by the balloons in the sky.
As an added bonus, there is no age limit for helicopter or bi-wing plane rides.
But the part your kids will undoubtedly love the most is Kidz City, which features a plethora of bouncy houses, castles and more.
Admission to Kidz City is $10 and it's "all you can jump."
When the sun goes down and the balloons light up, it's downright magical to watch them take flight. There's a 6 p.m. Nightly Launch and a 9 p.m. Nightly Glow you won't want to miss.
Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs, so you can sit back and enjoy the view!
You’ll find the All Ohio Balloon Fest at 760 Clymer Rd., Marysville, OH 43040. Have you ever been here before? What was it like? Share your experiences with us!
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!
