Are you Livingston County’s next singing sensation? The popular Livingston Sensation singing contest, formally presented by the Livingston Daily Press & Argus, moves to the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. Singers are invited to complete in two semi-final events to be held at Cleary’s Pub, 117 E. Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell on June 10 and […]

Colorful hot-air balloons paint the sky at the Michigan Challenge, and this year guests will be able to paint their own memory of the event in Howell. “Paint and Pour offers an interactive, creative activity for balloon guests to do while they wait for the balloon launches. It’s a natural fit to the Juried Arts Festival,” […]

Lake Trust Credit Union is the new major sponsor of the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, June 26-28 in Howell. This is the 31st year of the event, hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce and held at the Howell High School campus. The three-day festival features the state championship of hot-air ballooning, as well as […]

At Michigan Challenge XXX, the number 30 is something special. Balloonfest has been offering high-flying, outdoor family entertainment for three decades, and holds a special place in the hearts of many. Competition Director Dick Rudlaff helped start the event. “Wow, what a great run,” said Rudlaff. “We started with a simple idea and here we […]