Thursday, June 22, 2023
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| Start | End | Event | Location |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements | Freshman Campus Lot |
Friday, June 23, 2023
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| Start | End | Event | Location |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements | Freshman Campus Lot |
| 2:00 PM | Close | Open-Air Market | Highschool Campus |
| 2:00 PM | Close | Landing Zone Booths | Landing Zone |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Highlander Food Court | Highlander Food Court |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Ann Arbor Hands on Museum | Family Fun Tent |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Brou-Haha Big Blue Blocks | Family Fun Tent |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Escape Room Novi – Mobile | Landing Zone |
| 3:00 PM | 3:45 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Mainstage |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Limitless Martial Arts | Family Fun Tent |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Ben the Lego Man | Family Fun Tent |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music with R&R | Mainstage |
| 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Family Fun Tent |
| 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM | LETS Shuttle | N. Highlander Way near yellow gate/Behind Livingston County Clerk Building on N State St. and E Clinton St. |
| 6:00 PM | National Anthem sung by Taylor Lethorn | Mainstage | |
| 6:00 PM | Howell High School ROTC – Presentation of Colors | Mainstage | |
| 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Balloon Launch* | Launch Field |
| 8:00 PM | 8:45 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Family Fun Tent |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Local Heroes Band | Mainstage |
| Dark | Fireworks by Pyrotechnico | Baseball Field | |
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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| Start | End | Event | Location |
| 6:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Balloon Fly-In Competition | Launch Field |
| 9:00 AM | Close | Open-Air Marketplace | Highschool Campus |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Yoga courtesy Spirit Rising Yoga & Meditation | Mainstage |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Escape Room Novi – Mobile | Landing Zone |
| 10:00 AM | Close | Landing Zone booths and entertainment | Landing Zone |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements | Freshman Campus Lot |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Highlander Food Court | Highlander Food Court |
| 10:00 AM | Close | Family Fun Tent | Highschool Campus |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Brou-Haha Big Blue Blocks | Family Fun Tent |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM | LETS Shuttle | N. Highlander Way near yellow gate/Behind Livingston County Clerk Building on N State St. and E Clinton St. |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Ann Arbor Hands on Museum | Family Fun Tent |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Ben the Lego Man | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Balloons & Brews Festival of Lights Fundraiser | State Street |
| 2:00 PM | 2:45 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Mainstage |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Limitless Martial Arts | Family Fun Tent |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | The Ron St. Germain Band | Mainstage |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Neverland Agility Course | Family Fun Tent |
| 5:00 PM | Pilot meet and greet | Launch Field | |
| 5:15 PM | 6:00 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Highlander Food Court |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Neverland Craft Time | Family Fun Tent |
| 6:00 PM | National Anthem sung by Taylor Lethorn | Mainstage | |
| 6:00 PM | Howell High School ROTC – Presentation of Colors | Mainstage | |
| 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Balloon Launch | Launch Field |
| 8:00 PM | 8:45 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Family Fun Tent |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Sadie Bass | Mainstage |
| Dark | Balloon Glow | Launch Field | |
Sunday, June 25, 2023
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| Start | End | Event | Location |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Balloon Fly-In | Launch Field |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Downtown Howell Farmers Market | State Street |
| 9:00 AM | Close | Open-Air Marketplace | Highschool Campus |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | More Fit – WERQ Dance Fitness Class | Mainstage |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Escape Room Novi – Mobile | Landing Zone |
| 10:00 AM | Close | Family Fun Tent | Highschool Campus |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | LETS Shuttle | N. Highlander Way near yellow gate/Behind Livingston County Clerk Building on N State St. and E Clinton St. |
| 10:00 AM | Close | Landing Zone booths and entertainment | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Highlander Food Court | Highlander Food Court |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Home Depot Kid’s Project | Family Fun Tent |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Brou-Haha Big Blue Blocks | Family Fun Tent |
| 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Mainstage |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Wade Shows Carnival produced by Big Rock Amusements | Freshman Campus Lot |
| 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM | Magic Bus Band | Mainstage |
| 1:00 PM | 1:45 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Family Fun Tent |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Neverland Princess Tea Party | Family Fun Tent |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Parted Waters Band | Mainstage |
| 5:00 PM | 5:45 PM | John Park Comedy Juggling Show | Family Fun Tent |
| 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Balloon Launch | 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 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 at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
