Experience The Ohio Challenge

Hot Air Balloons

Experience the magic of hot air balloons up close at the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio—where vibrant colors, towering inflations, and breathtaking views create an unforgettable sky-high adventure.

Night Balloon Glow

A fan favorite at the Ohio Challenge, the Night Balloon Glow is a magical, family-friendly experience where illuminated hot air balloons light up the Middletown, Ohio sky. Join us Friday and Saturday at dusk for one of the festival’s most unforgettable moments.

Special Shape Balloons

This year’s Special Shape Balloons, proudly sponsored by Meijer, bring extra excitement to the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio. Don’t miss your chance to see fan-favorite shapes like the Tiger, Fish, and Unicorn up close as they take to the skies.

Carnival Rides

Enjoy carnival rides for all ages at the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio, where Murry Brothers Carnival brings thrilling attractions, family-friendly rides, and nonstop excitement and rides designed for kids, teens, and adults looking for thrills and fun. $1/Ticket or $25/Unlimited Wristband

Jumbotron Video Boards

Watch the excitement of the Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival in Middletown, Ohio streamed live on a giant video board, giving you a real-time view of balloon launches, glows, and festival highlights from anywhere on the grounds.

Car Show

Come check out the Ohio Challenge Car Show in Middletown, Ohio on Saturday, July 19th, featuring an incredible lineup of vehicles from classic old-school favorites to modern custom builds.

Drone & Firework Show

Get ready for an awe-inspiring drone light show at the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio. As night falls, a fleet of synchronized drones takes to the sky, their LED lights creating stunning patterns and animations that illuminate the night like a modern-day aerial spectacle. This year we increased from 200 to 350 drones.

Balloon Competitions

Experience the excitement of the hot air balloon competition at the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio, where skilled pilots from across the country take to the skies in precision events that test accuracy, strategy, and control.

Tethered Balloon Rides

Experience the thrill of rising high above the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio with tethered hot air balloon rides. Enjoy breathtaking views from above in a safe, family-friendly setting at an affordable price. $25/person

Plane Rides

Take to the skies at the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio with an unforgettable airplane ride from Butler County Warbirds. Experience the thrill of flight and enjoy incredible aerial views of the festival and surrounding area.

Team Fastrax

Experience the thrill of skydiving at the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio, as professional skydivers soar overhead and make precision landings on the festival grounds. Don’t miss the first-of-its-kind Virtual Plane Jump, featuring a live POV stream that puts you in the skydiver’s perspective as they barrel toward the festival in real time.

Enter To Win

Enter for your chance to win unforgettable experiences at the Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio, including thrilling adventures like skydiving and other exciting prizes you won’t want to miss.