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About Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

The skies above Howell are set to come alive with the colorful, graceful beauty of hot-air balloons as the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest takes flight Friday June 22 - Sunday June 24, 2018, major sponsor, Cleary University. 
The weekend includes five scheduled hot-air balloon launches (weather and wind permitting):

Friday 
Balloon Launch: 6pm-8pm

Saturday
Balloon Fly-in: 6am-8am
Balloon Launch: 6pm-8pm

Sunday
Balloon Fly-in: 6am-8am
Balloon Launch: 6pm-8pm

The state championship of hot-air ballooning, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest weekend is jam-packed with live entertainment, stunt kites, skydivers, carnival (wristbands and ride tickets are additional) , Friday night fireworks, Saturday night balloon glow, arts festival, open-air market, Family Fun Tent and great fair food - from pizza to food trucks and even BBQ. 
The event, celebrating its 34th year, is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. 
Site host is Howell Public Schools.
Admission to balloonfest is a festival event pass available on site or in advance at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce: 123 E. Washington Street, Howell. Call for availability.
SAVE UP TO $7 PER UNLIMTED RIDES ARMBAND ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20 at MIDNIGHT 
Purchase your unlimited ride armbands on or before JUNE 20 by MIDNIGHT for only $18.00 each! Pre-sale armbands are valid for use on any one day of the event from open until close. Armbands will be available for $16.00 Thursday 2-6pm OR $20.00 6-11pm, $25.00 Fri/Sat/Sun at the event.
Visit www.michiganchallenge.com for updates and more information.