Ravenna Balloon A-Fair 2026
The 47th Ravenna Balloon A‑Fair (Sept 24‑27, 2026) in downtown Ravenna and the Portage County Fairgrounds features daily hot‑air balloon lift‑offs (weather‑permitting) with static displays, tethered rides, and night glows. Highlights include a Children’s Parade, Grand Parade, Jeep and Car Shows, live music stages, and a variety of family attractions: food vendors, a wine‑beer garden, helicopter rides, monster‑truck rides, inflatables, mechanical bull, axe‑throwing, putt‑putt golf, petting zoo, face painting, trackless train rides, mobile smash room, craft booths, and demonstrations. The event runs rain or shine, with free parking and a $10 entry fee (kids 12 and under free). Sponsorship opportunities are offered, with past social‑media reach exceeding 3.5 million on Facebook.