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2021 there will be no admission or site access to prevent congregation and help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Balloon launch times and flight paths will be announced so spectators can plan accordingly.

In a typical event year admission is $5 per day per person. Children three years old and under will be admitted free. Parking will be free. A limited number of weekend wristbands will be available for $10 per person at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce located at 123 E. Washington St. while supplies last.

[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="When do the balloon launch?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]The balloons launch between 6-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and fly-in to the launch site on Saturday and Sunday mornings between 6-8 a.m.[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="Where to the balloons launch from?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]Launch sites won’t be disclosed in 2021, but flight paths and times will be announced for the morning fly-ins and evening flights. [/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="How do I get a balloon ride?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]Balloon rides are not offered during the event.[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="Where can we eat and what kind of food do they have?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]We encourage visitors to check out our local restaurants in the Howell area. See listing here (link to chamber member restaurant directory listing) for restaurant suggestions. [/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="Are there any other activities other than balloons?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]Activities may be available throughout downtown Howell depending on current regulations and guidelines from MDHHS. [/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="Will the balloons fly?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]Pilot briefings are held at 6 a.m. and p.m. to determine if the flight is a go based on weather conditions. [/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="How do I get there?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]The event will take place in Howell and Balloons can be seen flying over the downtown area. Link map of downtown Howel [/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="Is it all outside?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]Yes, the Michigan Challenge is an outdoor event. [/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title="Is it all outside?" open="no" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" anchor_in_url="no" class=""]Yes, the Michigan Challenge is an outdoor event. [/su_spoiler] [/su_accordion]