The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is one of the premier summertime activities in Michigan, offering entertainment for the entire family. This community event has activities planned for everyone – from carnival rides, kid attractions, fireworks, and the always-popular balloon launches, fly-ins, and evening glow. There are lots of events and attractions planned this year, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Admission Fees:

- $5.00 per person, per day – CASH ONLY
- Children 3 & 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

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 38th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest on June 23, 24, and 25th, a community event that has been enjoyed by families throughout the state for decades.

A list of activities taking place throughout the weekend can be found under the THIS YEAR’S EVENT tab and will be updated as the event nears. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce extends a huge thank you to our sponsors, committee members, and community partners for their support, making the return of the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest possible.

Schedule:

June 22, 203

2:00pm - 11:00pm : Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot

June 23, 2023

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM : Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
2:00 PM - Close : Open-Air Market - Highschool Campus
2:00 PM - Close : Landing Zone Booths - Landing Zone
2:00 PM - 11:00 PM : Highlander Food Court - Highlander Food Court
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Ann Arbor Hands on Museum - Family Fun Tent
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Brou-Haha Big Blue Blocks - Family Fun Tent
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Escape Room Novi – Mobile - Landing Zone
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Mainstage
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM : Limitless Martial Arts - Family Fun Tent
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Ben the Lego Man - Family Fun Tent
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Live Acoustic Music with R&R - Mainstage
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Family Fun Tent
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM : LETS Shuttle - N. Highlander Way near yellow gate/Behind Livingston County Clerk Building on N State St. and E Clinton St.
6:00 PM : National Anthem sung by Taylor Lethorn - Mainstage
6:00 PM : Howell High School ROTC – Presentation of Colors - Mainstage
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM : Balloon Launch* - Launch Field
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Family Fun Tent
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Local Heroes Band - Mainstage
Dark : Fireworks by Pyrotechnico - Baseball Field

June 24, 2023

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM : Balloon Fly-In Competition - Launch Field
9:00 AM - Close : Open-Air Marketplace - Highschool Campus
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM : Yoga courtesy Spirit Rising Yoga & Meditation - Mainstage
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM : Escape Room Novi – Mobile - Landing Zone
10:00 AM - Close : Landing Zone booths and entertainment - Landing Zone
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM : Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM : Highlander Food Court - Highlander Food Court
10:00 AM - Close : Family Fun Tent - Highschool Campus
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM : Brou-Haha Big Blue Blocks - Family Fun Tent
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM : LETS Shuttle - N. Highlander Way near yellow gate/Behind Livingston County Clerk Building on N State St. and E Clinton St.
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Ann Arbor Hands on Museum - Family Fun Tent
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Ben the Lego Man   
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Balloons & Brews Festival of Lights Fundraiser - State Street
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Mainstage
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM : Limitless Martial Arts - Family Fun Tent
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM : The Ron St. Germain Band - Mainstage
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Neverland Agility Course - Family Fun Tent
5:00 PM : Pilot meet and greet - Launch Field
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Highlander Food Court
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM : Neverland Craft Time - Family Fun Tent
6:00 PM : National Anthem sung by Taylor Lethorn - Mainstage
6:00 PM : Howell High School ROTC – Presentation of Colors - Mainstage
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM : Balloon Launch - Launch Field
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Family Fun Tent
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Sadie Bass - Mainstage
Dark : Balloon Glow - Launch Field

June 25, 2023

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM : Balloon Fly-In - Launch Field
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Downtown Howell Farmers Market - State Street
9:00 AM - Close : Open-Air Marketplace - Highschool Campus
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM : More Fit – WERQ Dance Fitness Class - Mainstage
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM : Escape Room Novi – Mobile - Landing Zone
10:00 AM - Close : Family Fun Tent - Highschool Campus
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM : LETS Shuttle - N. Highlander Way near yellow gate/Behind Livingston County Clerk Building on N State St. and E Clinton St.
10:00 AM - Close : Landing Zone booths and entertainment   
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM : Highlander Food Court - Highlander Food Court
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Home Depot Kid’s Project - Family Fun Tent
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM : Brou-Haha Big Blue Blocks - Family Fun Tent
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Mainstage
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM : Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements - Freshman Campus Lot
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM : Magic Bus Band - Mainstage
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Family Fun Tent
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Neverland Princess Tea Party - Family Fun Tent
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Parted Waters Band - Mainstage
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM : John Park Comedy Juggling Show - Family Fun Tent
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM : Balloon Launch - Launch Field

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Date: June 22, 2023 - June 25, 2023

Location:

Howell High School

1200 West Grand River

Howell, MI 48843

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