Save the date!  The Flag City BalloonFest is taking place August 8-10 and it is celebrating its 25th year!

Don’t miss Findlay’s largest event of the year – Flag City BalloonFest!  More than just balloons, this multi-day festival has fun for all ages with live music, kids zone, craft show, helicopter rides, and much more.

Tethered balloon rides will be available during the festival on Friday and Saturday, no pre-sale tickets sold.  Full Balloon Rides are available to purchase, reserve your flight here.

Friday – Veterans Night

Saturday | Sunday

7 a.m.: Balloon Media Flight* Fly Out of Emory Adams Park

4–8 p.m.: Kids Zone (inflatables, carnival games and more) Ticket sales for kids’ zone activities close at 7:30 p.m.

4–9 p.m.: Nonprofit Showcase Event Tent

4–11 p.m.: Food Vendors Open

4:30–8:30 p.m.: Craft and Dry Good Vendors Open

5–9 p.m.: Jungle Island Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, and Helicopter Rides $50, no registration required

5–10 p.m.: Veterans’ Tent

5 p.m.–Midnight: Entertainment District & Beer Tent Open

6–9 p.m.: Tethered Balloon Rides* sponsored by $25 – no reservation required!

6:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony and Balloon Flight* Mass launch from Emory Adams Park

7-9 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight: Musical Entertainment

9 p.m.: Hot Air Balloon Illumination* Looking for prime seating for the balloon glow? Purchase tickets for Friday night’s Glow Encounter Experience – link coming soon!

9:30 p.m.: Fireworks sponsored by Findlay Moose 698

*Weather permitting. Visit the Balloon Information below for details about when balloons can and cannot inflate or take flight!

All times are approximate and subject to change.