Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 26, 2025 * All events/activities are subject to change and WEATHER PERMITTING.
Start	End	Event	Location
2:00 PM	10:00 PM	Carnival **SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Friday, June 27, 2025 * All events/activities are subject to change and WEATHER PERMITTING.
Start	End	Event	Location
2:00 PM	10:00 PM	Brou-Haha Blue Blocks	Family Fun Tent
2:00 PM	11:00 PM	Carnival **SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
2:00 PM	11:00 PM	Food Court
4:00 PM	8:00 PM	Ben the Lego Man	Family Fun Tent
4:00 PM	10:00 PM	Escape Room Novi & Donuts	Food Court
4:00 PM	4:30 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent
4:00 PM	9:00 PM	Open Air Market
5:30 PM	6:00 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Main Stage
6:00 PM	8:00 PM	Balloon Launch/Fly in Window	Baseball Field
7:00 PM	7:30 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent
Dusk		Laser Light Show	Main Stage
Dark		Balloon Glow	Launch Field
Saturday, June 28, 2025 * 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	Baseball Field
9:00 AM	12:00 PM	Local Talent	Main Stage
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Howell Area Junior Football Sideline Cheer	Main Stage
10:00 AM	11:00 PM	Carnival **SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
10:00 AM	11:00 PM	Food Court
10:00 AM	9:00 PM	Open Air Market
10:00 AM	11:00 AM	Inspired Creations Dance Studio	Main Stage
11:00 AM	12:00 PM	Howell Community Theater	Main Stage
10:00 AM	9:00 PM	Brou-haha - Big Blue Blocks	Family Fun Tent
10:00 AM	12:00 PM	Howell Parks & Rec Nerf Wars	Family Fun Tent
10:30 AM	11:00 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent
11:00 AM	1:00 PM	Home Depot	Family Fun Tent
12:00 PM	12:30 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent
12:00 PM	9:00 PM	Escape Room Novi & Donuts	Food Court
1:00 PM	5:30 PM	Exotic Animal Exhibit	Family Fun Tent
1:00 PM	3:00 PM	Howell Parks & Rec Nerf Wars	Family Fun Tent
2:00 PM	8:00 PM	Warrior Axe Throwing	Family Fun Tent
4:00 PM		Pilot Meet and Greet	Launch Field
4:00 PM	4:30 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent/Roaming
4:00 PM	7:00 PM	The Vibe Tribe	Main Stage
6:00 PM	6:30 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent/Roaming
6:00 PM	8:00 PM	Balloon Launch/Fly in Window	Baseball Field
Dusk		Laser Light Show	Launch Field
Dark		Balloon Glow	Launch Field
Sunday, June 29, 2025 * 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	Baseball Field
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Howell Community Celebration Service	Main Stage
9:00 AM	2:00 PM	Howell Farmers Market	Downtown Howell
10:00 AM	8:00 PM	Open Air Market
10:00 AM	9:00 PM	Food Court
10:00 AM	12:00 PM	Howell Parks & Rec - Rec on the Go!	Family Fun Tent
10:00 AM	9:00 PM	Brou-haha - Big Blue Blocks	Family Fun Tent
11:00 AM	9:00 PM	Carnival **SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
12:00 PM	8:00 PM	Escape Room Novi & Donuts	Food Court
12:00 PM	3:00 PM	Magic Bus	Main Stage
1:00 PM	5:30 PM	Exotic Animal Exhibit	Family Fun Tent
12:30 PM	1:00 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent/Roaming
1:00 PM	3:00 PM	Howell Parks & Rec - Rec on the Go!	Family Fun Tent
1:00 PM	5:00 PM	Ben the Lego Man	Family Fun Tent
2:30 PM	3:00 PM	John Park Comedy Juggling Show	Family Fun Tent
6:00 PM	8:00 PM	Balloon Launch/Fly in Window	Baseball 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 schools 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.