Thursday, June 25th, 2026
* All events/activities are subject to change and WEATHER PERMITTING.
|
| Start |
End |
Event |
Location |
| 2:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Carnival |
Carnival |
Friday, June 26th, 2026
* All events/activities are subject to change and WEATHER PERMITTING.
|
| Start |
End |
Event |
Location |
| 2:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Food Court |
Food Court |
| 2:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Carnival |
Carnival |
| 2:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Family Fun Tent |
Family Fun Tent |
| 2:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
BrouHaHa Big Blue Blocks |
Family Fun Tent |
| 3:30 PM |
4:00 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Family Fun Tent |
| 4:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Legos w/ Robotics |
Family Fun Tent |
| 4:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Five Becomes West |
Main Stage |
| 4:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Open Air Market |
Open Air Market |
| 5:30 PM |
6:00 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Balloon Launch/Fly In Window |
Launch Field |
| 7:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 7:00 PM |
8:30 PM |
Shape Balloon Inflation |
Launch Field |
| Dusk |
|
Fireworks |
Baseball Diamond |
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
* All events/activities are subject to change and WEATHER PERMITTING.
|
| Start |
End |
Event |
Location |
| 6:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
Balloon Launch/Fly In Window |
Launch Field |
| 9:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
Local Entertainment |
Main Stage |
| 10:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
Carnival |
Carnival |
| 10:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
Food Court |
Food Court |
| 10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Local Entertainment |
Main Stage |
| 10:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
Car Show |
Blue Lot |
| 10:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
Open Air Market |
Open Air Market |
| 11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Inspired Creations Dance Studio |
Main Stage |
| 12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Na Wahine O Ke Anuenue Polynesian Dance Group |
Main Stage |
| 12:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Family Fun Tent |
Family Fun Tent |
| 12:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
BrouHaHa Big Blue Blocks |
Family Fun Tent |
| 12:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Arts & Crafts – Balloon Ornament |
Family Fun Tent |
| 1:00 PM |
1:30 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 1:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Nerf Wars |
Family Fun Tent |
| 1:00 PM |
5:30 PM |
Exotic Animals |
Family Fun Tent |
| 3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
RC Balloons |
Launch Field |
| 3:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Legos w/ Robotics – Demo & Build |
Family Fun Tent |
| 3:30 PM |
4:00 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 4:00 PM |
5:30 PM |
Pilot Meet & Greet |
Launch Field |
| 4:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Vibe Tribe |
Main Stage |
| 6:00 PM |
6:30 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Balloon Launch/Fly In Window |
Launch Field |
| 8:00 PM |
9:30 PM |
Shape Balloon Inflation |
Launch Field |
| 9:30 PM |
10:30 PM |
Balloon Glow |
Launch Field |
Sunday, June 28th, 2026
* All events/activities are subject to change and WEATHER PERMITTING.
|
| Start |
End |
Event |
Location |
| 6:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
Balloon Launch/Fly In Window |
Launch Field |
| 8:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
Pancake Breakfast w/ Chris Cakes |
Food Court |
| 9:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Howell Farmer's Market |
Downtown |
| 10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Community Blessing |
Main Stage |
| 10:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
BrouHaHa Big Blue Blocks |
Family Fun Tent |
| 10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Rec on the Go |
Family Fun Tent |
| 10:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
Open Air Market |
Open Air Market |
| 11:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
Carnival |
Carnival |
| 11:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
Food Court |
Food Court |
| 11:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Family Fun Tent Open |
Family Fun Tent |
| 11:00 AM |
3:30 PM |
Exotic Animals |
Family Fun Tent |
| 12:00 PM |
12:30 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 12:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Magic Bus |
Main Stage |
| 1:00 PM |
1:30 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 3:00 PM |
3:30 PM |
John Park Juggling |
Roaming |
| 3:30 PM |
4:30 PM |
Michele K9s Dog Trick Show |
Launch Field |
| 6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Balloon Launch/Fly In Window |
Launch Field |
Rules & Reminders
The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest event is one of the premier summertime activities in Michigan, offering entertainment for the entire family. This community event has activities planned for everyone – from carnival rides, kid attractions, fireworks, and the always-popular balloon launches, fly-ins, and evening glow. There are lots of events and attractions planned this year, and we look forward to seeing you there!
For the comfort and safety of all who attend the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, please follow these basic guidelines:
- Remember to bring:
- family and friends
- a jacket for the evening
- a camera to take photos
- comfortable walking shoes
- lawn chairs, beach chairs or blankets
- sunglasses
- sunscreen and bug spray.
- Please leave pets and sparklers at home for safety reasons.
- Remember, alcoholic beverages, grilling and smoking are prohibited at the site on school grounds.
- Balloon rides are not available during the event since the pilots are competing.
- Visit the information booth for pilot information, and meet the pilots on the launch field on Saturday.
