Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, Atwater

About Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is a festival celebrating the region's toy balloon manufacturing heritage, centered on hot air balloons and entertainment spread across downtown Ravenna and the Portage County Fairgrounds in Atwater, Ohio. Visitors experience a Hot Air Balloon Night Glow at dusk, tethered hot air balloon rides, and a Children's Parade with floats and costumed marchers. The fairgrounds feature live music performances, the Girl With Scales Reptile Show, Mike Hemmelgarn's comedy and juggling act, and a petting zoo. Families enjoy inflatables, a mechanical bull, axe throwing, putt-putt golf, monster truck rides, helicopter rides, and trackless train rides. Food vendors and a beer and wine garden operate throughout. Downtown hosts a Grand Parade and additional live music on multiple stages. The event suits families with children of varying ages, offering both active rides and entertainment options across multiple days.