Citizens Insurance Family Fun Tent
Visit the Citizens Insurance Family Fun Tent, from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be hands-on crafts, activities, mural painting, face painting, and balloons-all free! Plus, outside the tent kids can plan games such as soccer, ragball, and balloonball and draw masterpieces on the sidewalk with chalk. Look for the Fun Tent in the dining area.
Stunt kites
Kids can learn to fly one of those thrilling stunt kites when the Windjammers Stunt Kite team take to the launch field at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Just walk up to a team member and ask! They love to share their sport.
Special 25th anniversary performance.
Carnival thrill rides
Take a spin on the Ferris Wheel. Thrill to the Alpine Bobs. Test your driving skills on the bumper cars. There will also be an array of less-intense rides for the younger set. These rides and more can be found at the Wade Show Carnival.
Rock-N-Roll K-9s
The Rock-N-Roll K-9's return again this year as one of the crowd-pleasing events at the Michigan Challenge. This incredible troupe of furry, tail wagging athletes love nothing more than to show off their stuff as they dash around a custom designed course accompanied by their own special rock-n-roll music.
You won't want to miss the excitement of the fast pace flyball relay racing, where members of the audience may be chosen to go up against the winning team of dogs. After each show, come over and meet the Rock-N-Roll K-9 performers and their handlers. After seeing these dogs perform, this act is going to make you sit up and beg for more. For further information visit, rocknrollk9s.com.
Medieval Village
You never know what's going to happen at the Village Stage or on the Fighting Field. Don't miss the spectacular sword fighting competitions. With a little bit of luck, your child may be able to try on some armor! This year's village also features new children's activities!
Renewal by Andersen Skydiving Team
Well, no, kids can't actually skydive at the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. But the Skydiving Team loves to talk with kids, show off their equipment and give autographs. Shows at 5 p.m. Friday, noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss the special night show on Saturday during the Balloon Glow.
Great Food
From cotton candy to hot dogs, pizza and popcorn, the balloonfest has lots of great food for the most discriminating kid palate. Wash it down with plenty of Pepsi!
Downtown
