Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is holding their 40th annual event in 2025. The event features hot air balloons that you can see on the ground, as they fly in, or during the Balloon Glow on Saturday night. The Festival also includes a full carnival, market place shopping, and live entertainment.

Thursday is only the Carnival rides. Friday-Sunday is the full event with the balloons, entertainment, and more.

Check out our review from the 2019 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. We attended on Saturday to watch the Balloon Glow.

On Friday-Sunday, there is an admission fee of $5/day or $10/weekend. The weekend admission wristband is only available Friday and is valid Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Carnival rides are an additional cost with a $30/day wristband or tickets for $1.25/each or $20/20 tickets.

Schedule your carnival visit to see the 6:30p balloon launch on Friday or Saturday and watch the laser light show and Balloon Glow at dusk. There is also a 6:30-8a balloon launch on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Make time to take in the Arts Festival & Open Market, Entertainment, and the Family Fun Tent. There is also a Classic Car Show on Saturday.

At a Glance

Location:

Howell High School, West Grand River Road, Howell, MI, USA

Schedule

Hours: Thursday 2-10p (Rides Only), Friday 2-11p, Saturday 6:30a-11p, Sunday 6a-9p

Pricing

Admission (Friday-Sunday): $5 Wristband for admission, $10 Weekend Wristband. Ride Wristband: $30 at the gate, $25 in advance by June 25

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