About Us

The Event:
The Ohio Challenge is a public/private partnership.  The purpose of the annual event is to bring positive attention to the City of Middletown while including non-profit organizations in a way that they may add to their own treasuries.

The History
The U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships were held in Middletown 1992-1993-1994. The community asked that continuing balloon events be held in Middletown.  The Ohio Challenge is in response to that interest and centers around a significant hot air balloon competition which draws many of the best pilots in the country. 

The Executive Committee:
Chair - Maria Langendorf
Event Manager - Paula Hale
Treasurer - Scott Richardson
Past Chairs/Operational Logistics:
                -Rodney Hale
                -David Pearce
                -Dan Sack
Past Chair/Pilot Services - Ginger Bruggeman
Balloon Pilots - Dr. Mark Frazer
Grounds  -  Brad Short
Guest Services – Anna Pruett
Shuttle Services – Joe Wittman
Publicity - Ann Mort

For more information, please email info@ohiochallenge.com
or call 513-705-1770