Questions? Comments?

Hi De Andree – ride tickets must be bought in advance, in fact they often sell out so if you want to go for a ride, buy them soon!!!

Hi Bill, there will be beer and wine coolers available.

Hi Sheila – what a fun idea for a mom & daughter to do this together! We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, light clothing – you will be next to a fire and it is HOT! Be sure to bring your camera and enjoy your ride!!!

The finish line will be next to Partner’s Park at 6th and Main. Good luck & have fun!!!

The Balloon Glow is in the evening after dark and the balloons tether to the ground and light up!

Hi Sharon – there are still balloon rides available! You can purchase them on the “Rides” tab on this web site or call: 937-243-5833. Do hurry because they sometimes sell out before the day of the event!

Hi Dan – unfortunately, at this time you cannot park overnight at the airport. There are several nice campgrounds nearby such as The Raymond House in Raymond, Ohio – there is also a Walmart in Marysville that offers free overnight parking for RV’s.

Great question Sherri – especially in light of the current forecast in which the possibility of an occasional storm is still “up in the air” (pun intended…). The Ballonmeister and the safety officer will make the call if there is any weather that could be dangerous to the balloonists or spectators, but the event will go on rain or shine. Keep in mind that there is plenty to do in case of a weather-related delay such as helicopter rides, the bands, the great food and fun!

Hi Sue, It does not take them long to get airborne, so I would try and get there as soon as you can! If you miss the launch, they will be back for the glow later in the evening.

Hi Amanda – yes, it will be quicker to get in if you buy your tickets in advance! You can buy thursday night tickets (including the Bret Michaels concert) at http://www.ticketfly.com and weekend passes including Friday and Saturday admission at http://www.eventbright.com. Also, please have correct change for parking $5 and with two entrances this year we will get people in and out much faster!

Hi Geoff – online sales for Thursday are closed! But, you can still get your tickets for tonight for $30 at the gate and you can still buy online tickets for Friday and Saturday at http://www.eventbright.com. See you there!!!

Hi Kimberly – the tickets for tonight were being sold online at ticketfly.com until yesterday – but you can still buy tickets at the gate! Tickets are $30 – cash only. Please, also bring $5 for parking, a chair and an umbrella – just in case!!! The $10 weekend passes for Friday and Saturday are still available online at http://www.eventbrite.com.

The balloon launch is at 6:00pm – there may be balloons flying earlier, but the official launch with all the balloons is just once a day – don’t miss it!

The Cassidee Pope concert is included with general admission, so it is up to you if you would like to leave before she starts playing.

Hi Terry – Congrats on scoring those tickets before they sold out! There are no row or seat numbers, you bring your own chairs and set them up front in the designated area. Your meet and greet tickets will be available at Will Call when you arrive to the event – be sure to get there early to make sure your not stuck in line – we’d recommend at least 4:30, but the gates open at 2pm, so get there when you can. I hope this helps and that you have a great time at the fest this year!

Hi Brett – tickets are available at the gate, but for Thursday evening it is less expensive to buy them in advance. Thursday evening tickets which include the Clint Black concert are available at ticketfly: http://www.ticketfly.com for $20 or $30 at the gate. The Friday and Saturday pass is available on eventbright: http://www.eventbright.com or at the gate for $10.

Hi Peggy – thank you for your interest in our event, I will try and answer all of your questions here – please, let me know if I miss anything!

We did have some issues with slow, congested traffic in the past, but traffic was much smoother this past year with two entrances available! This year we will direct attendees to come in through the Weaver Road entrance for quick access to the parking area and much less possibility for congestion and we will bring vendors, volunteers, handicap parking and anything that will take a little longer to sort out through the Clymer Road entrance. We also encourage people to bring cash and exact change for parking to ensure a speedy entrance to the fest!

We estimate driving should take 30-40 minutes from 161/270 and traffic is likely to be the heaviest between 6-8pm.

$10 is the fee for Kidz City for all jumpers! Parents are not required to pay anything and neither would an infant in arms.

Blanket seating is permitted, but there are not grassy areas available. The stage is facing towards a paved area beyond which is a building. There is no shade available in the area for spectators and no tents or pop-ups are allowed, but you are welcome to bring umbrellas.

You can leave infant formula in a cooler in the car or carry it in, but be aware that bags will be checked and we do not permit outside food or beverages other than infant formula.

I hope that covers everything you need to know to have a fun family outing at our fest this year!!!

Hi Wendy – the balloon launches are scheduled for 6pm each evening – weather permitting – but, the balloonists also have the option of doing a morning launch. The balloon glow is scheduled for 9pm each evening. Strollers are permitted.

Hi Scott – the scheduled flights are at 6pm each evening – weather permitting – but, the balloonists can also do a morning launch if they choose to.

There is no restriction on cameras! We would love to see any shots you take – If you’d like to share, tag us at: #AllOhioBalloonFest2017

Hi Amy – thanks for your interest, Thursday night tickets are a little more expensive due to the national talent we have coming – Clint Black – however, the weekend admittance pass for Friday and Saturday is only $10 and it includes viewing the balloons and other aerial entertainment and all of the musical entertainment we have scheduled for those days!

Hi Gloria – yes, hot air balloon festivals are extremely weather dependent and it’s very hard to predict if the scheduled launches and glows will have to be delayed or even cancelled sometimes. We never want to disappoint anyone, but the safety of our pilots, crews, passengers and attendees has to come first. Rain and wind speeds over 10 mph can endanger the lives of people involved in a hot air balloon flight. So, cross your fingers with us and hope for clear, calm skies this weekend!

Hi Bonnie – since we work with volunteers, it’s hard to say for sure what will be there at what time, but in the past we have had a balloon artist, face painting, costumed characters and more! We for sure have five jumpies including an obstacle course, slide and bounce house – it’s always a great time for kids who like to jump!

Hi Cathy – the fast traxx launches are sky divers – they do tandem jumps and jumps with the American flag and aerial tricks and stunts. We ask that you respect our food and drink vendors by not bringing in outside food and drink. We’re a non-profit event, but they rely on your business to keep coming back every year.

Hi Marilyn – the VIP and handicap parking are the same, both on blacktop and close to the entrance. We can have a golf card pick you up and take you and your chair to the concert viewing area. Enjoy the show!

Hi Melanie – we have put our t-shirts online in the past, but we are currently working on some new designs that will be for sale at the event, not sure when they will be available online. Happy that you are coming to our fest!

Hi Madeline – the $10 weekend pass is good for both Friday and Saturday and it’s a great deal even if you can only make it for one day! We have a great line-up of music on Friday night – we hope to see you there!

Hi Bill – yes, you get a wristband when you arrive so you can come and go as needed. Hopefully, we’re going to have fantastic weather this year and no duck and cover in your car 🙂

You won’t be able to turn down Clymer Road without a vendor or volunteer pass, so you might as well buy the tickets at the gate when you arrive for the event. You can buy the tickets in advance on eventbrite.com or at the Marysville Journal-Tribune at 207 N. Main St. in Marysville.

Hi Candy – general admission tickets are available at the gate, but for Thursday night they are less expensive in advance. Thursday night tickets are $30 pre-sale and $40 at the gate and every person needs a ticket regardless of age. Friday and Saturday are $10 for general admission and kids 10 and under get in for free.

Sorry, Terry – it is not allowed. But, we have some great food vendors this year, come in to the event and let them provide the food! http://www.allohioballoonfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Event-Menu.jpg

There are no outside food or beverages allowed into the event. We will have water and other beverages available for purchase at the event or you can visit your car as needed.

Hi Michelle, the balloon rides are sold out. We may have tethered rides available for $20 at the event. The question about how many people can go up at once would be best answered by the pilot doing tethered rides at the event.

You are welcome to take pictures for personal use, but any professional photography needs to be cleared through our event coordinator.

Hello – your ticket for the Aaron lewis Concert is also your admission to the Balloon Fest on Friday and Saturday! Your VIP parking is good for the day that you purchased it.

There isn’t a set height, but it is attached to a rope, so probably not more than about 30′.

I’m not sure if there are still rides available – they sell out really quickly. You can e-mail: aobf@marysvillejt.com to find out more.

Hi Jason, we are allowing folks to bring in a small clear bottle of water. The preferred seating (rows 3-20) is a reserved area, but folks who get their earlier will be able to put their chairs in rows closer to the stage. It depends on how close you are hoping to be 🙂

Sorry, we are a non-profit event and we do not offer refunds. You could consider it a nice donation and give the tickets to some friends…

Sorry, but there is no tailgating or loitering allowed in the parking lot. If you need to save money you could eat before you come. But, we do have some fantastic vendors available – including Hot Diggity Doggers – who you might enjoy getting a meal from while you are inside the festival grounds.

Saturday General admission online and at the gate is $10 – cash only – 10 and under are free. It’s also $5 for parking – cash only and exact change appreciated 🙂

Tickets for Saturday are $10 and you can buy them at the gate – cash only – 10 and under are free. It’s also $5 for parking – cash only and our volunteers appreciate exact change 🙂

Hi Caryn – we are a smaller fest. Most years we see around 20-30 balloons. We also have national music entertainment, helicopter and biplane rides and a few other fun things for folks to do at our fest. You can watch for balloons that sign up on our 2020 Balloonists page on this website, or like us on Facebook and join the event page to get up to date posts about what is being planned for this year. Hope you can come out and join in the fun!

After months of scrambling to make adjustments, organizers of the All Ohio Balloon Fest have rescheduled this year’s event to Aug. 12-14, 2021. Officials said they moved away from holding the event this year fearing the potential impact on the health of the community would outweigh its entertainment value.
Measures are now in place for patrons holding tickets to this year’s event to seek refunds or replacement tickets for next year.
All those who have purchased advanced tickets for the 2020 event will be able to get a refund, though some protocols will need to be followed.
Because the Beach Boys generated a rush of walk-in ticket purchase at the Marysville Journal-Tribune office, officials fear that a similar rush for refunds would create social distancing problems at the newspaper office.
Those who purchased walk-in tickets with last names starting with the letters A-G will be allowed to come into the office from Aug. 31-Sept. 4. Last names beginning with letters H-O will be asked to come in Sept. 8-11 and letters P-Z can exchange tickets for next year or get their money back Sept. 14-18.
Office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Anyone not able to come to the office during their scheduled time can call the Journal-Tribune office, (937) 644-9111, to arrange an appointment.
Patrons will need to bring in their tickets or VIP/Preferred seating lanyards in order to exchange them or get their refund.
Anyone who purchased tickets online through Eventbrite will be able to get a refund through the site, but it will take 30 days to coordinate this process.
Organizers have already been working to schedule entertainment for 2021. Organizers worked doggedly to rebook the Beach Boys for next year, but agents for the group said they will not be available. Organizers continue to seek a replacement for the Thursday night entertainment next year.
Multi-platinum Nashville recording artist Mitchell Tenpenny is booked as the headliner for Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.
What this means for patrons who bought the discounted weekend passes for 2020 is that they will have the option to exchange their tickets for next year.
We ask all to stay tuned to the balloon festival Facebook page and http://www.allohioballoonfest.com for further announcements about next year.

Hi Cassidy – it depends on the balloon, because there are different sized baskets. Most can only take one or two passengers, but some can take more. Please, send an e-mail to aobf@marysvillejt.com to inquire about availability this year.

Hi Debra – it depends on the weather conditions, but they are usually in the air 45 minutes to an hour. You can e-mail aobf@marysvillejt.com for more details.

Hi Rian, the gates will open at 2pm, which is when food trucks and vendors will be open. Helicopter and biplane rides. Music usually starts around 5pm and the balloons have their launch around 6-7pm depending on the weather. Balloon glow takes place after dark – starting around 9pm.

Hi Kimberly, it depends on when you buy your tickets because the lower priced tiers will sell out or expire the closer we get to the event. The current lowest price for general admission for the Tenpenny Thursday/Friday pass is $14, the current lowest price just for Saturday is $10. The regular cost of parking is $5 – be sure to bring cash and our volunteers appreciate exact change! There is limited VIP parking available for $20 each day.