Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair | September 24-27, 2026 The 47th Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is held in Downtown Ravenna, Ohio and The Portage County Fairgrounds September 24-27, 2026. Below is our schedule of events for the festival. Cost for the festival at The Portage County Fairgrounds is $10 a person (kids 12 and under free) for entry and parking is FREE. There are ATMs on site. Cash and card are accepted in different areas. To stay up to date on the latest info please follow us on Facebook here. Thurday, September 24th in Downtown Ravenna:Children's Parade (sponsored by McDonalds)5:30 pm (Registration Begins - at the corner of Prospect & Spruce Street)6:30 pm (Parade Steps off - Mini Marshal: Zuree Beach - Theme: Dream Big, Be Brave & Show Kindness)6:30-7:00 pm - Magic by Kel Friday, September 25th at The Portage County Fairgrounds:5:00pm - Gates Open Live Music in the Grand Stands: 5:30pm - Whiskey Outlaws8:00pm - Live Music: Embers of Floyd Entertainment: 5:30pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show (children's stage) 6:45pm - Girl With Scales Reptile Show (children's stage) 8:15pm - Mike Hemmelgarn Comedy/Juggling/Ventriloquist Show (children's stage) Hot Air Balloons: Hot Air Balloon Night Glow at dusk (come onto the field with the balloons, weather permitting) 5:00pm - Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides begin All day activities:Food Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden, Helicopter Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwin