FESTIVAL EVENT PASS$15 Daily • $25 Weekend • $20 in advance* Festival event pass includes parking and admission for everyone in the car. Tour bus parking $100 daily. RV parking $35 daily. Overnight parking is not allowed. *Discounted weekend festival event passes available at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce until June 22. Parking is sponsored by Patrick Financial Group, L.L.C.

With the exception of downtown shopping and dining, all attractions and ballooning events are held at the Howell High School complex, with entrances on M-59, Highlander Way and West Grand River Avenue, one mile west of historic downtown Howell. From I-96, take any Howell exit. Easiest access is from M-59 (I-96 exit 133).

The Michigan Challenge

Balloonfest is hosted by the

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123 E. Washington Street

Howell, MI 48843

517.546.3920 • howell.org

Site HostPropane Sponsor

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Visit us online at michiganchallenge.com

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T H E L A N D I N G Z O N E Visit the Landing Zone, a creative and entertaining area for kids of all ages to play, shop, eat and explore. Have fun in interactive mobile displays from Buick. Landing Zone sponsored by C & L Ward Bros., HomeZone Improvements, Two Men and a Truck and Auto-Lab of Howell. F R I D AY4 p.m. – close Landing Zone booths and entertainment S A T U R D AY 10 a.m.– close Landing Zone booths and entertainment

12:00– 5:30 p.m. Paint and Pour presents a DIY drop in style paint party. Discover the artist in you and paint glasses and canvas boards. Glasses will be available for $15 each. Large canvas boards will be $10, and small canvas boards will be $5.

2 p.m. Rosie’s Drill Team in partnership with the Yankee Air Museum

2–7 p.m. Family Fun Tent Sponsored by Gilden Woods, activities are presented by Gilden Woods and the Livingston County Family YMCA. Enjoy crafts, games, an obstacle course and take a family photo in a balloon basket. S U N D AY10 a.m.– close Landing Zone booths and entertainment

12:00– 5:30 p.m. Paint and Pour presents a DIY drop in style paint party. Discover the artist in you and paint glasses and canvas boards. Glasses will be available for $15 each. Large canvas boards will be $10, and small canvas boards will be $5. 2–7 p.m. Family Fun Tent Sponsored by Gilden Woods, activities are presented by Gilden Woods and the Livingston County Family YMCA. Enjoy crafts, games, an obstacle course and take a family photo in a balloon basket.

M A I N S TAG E & L AU N C H F I E L D Entertainment sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Atlas Home Improvement and Cleary University. Renewal by Andersen Skydivers presented by Paul McCowan Airshows. Windjammers Stunt Kite Team sponsored by Meijer. F R I D AY6 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers 6 – 8 p.m.* Mass Balloon LaunchAs Darkness Falls* Enjoy the MediLodge Fireworks

S A T U R D AY 6 – 8 a.m.* Balloonfly-in Hot-air balloons compete at the balloonfest siteNoon* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers 1 p.m.* Windjammers Stunt Kite Team2 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers5 p.m. Pilot Signature Line Pilot meet and greet6 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers6 – 8 p.m.* Mass Balloon Launch Hot-air balloons launch in a spectacular display8 p.m.* Main Stage

As Darkness Balloon Glow Falls* Sponsored by

After the Glow* Skydiving Night Show

S U N D AY6 – 8 a.m.* Balloonfly-in Hot-air balloons compete at the balloonfest siteNoon* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers 1 p.m.* Windjammers Stunt Kite Team2 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers5 p.m.* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers6 – 8 p.m.* Mass Balloon Launch Hot-air balloons launch in a spectacular display

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Special “Pay One Price.” PRE-ORDERWRISTBANDSATWADESHOWS.COM FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS. T H U R S D AY Open 2 – 11 p.m. Purchase wristbands from 2-6 p.m. for $16 and from 6-11 p.m. for $20. Enjoy free parking on Thursday!

F R I D AY Open 2 – 11 p.m. Pay one price $25

S A T U R D AY Open 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Pay one price $25

S U N D AY Open 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. Pay one price $25

A R T S F E S T I VA L & OPE N -A I R M AR K E T P L AC E Artistswilldisplayandselltheirhand-craftedwork.TheOpen-AirMarketplace complements the festival and offers guests cash and carry items including gifts, souvenirs, collectables and trinkets.Arts Festival sponsored by Champion Automotive GroupEntertainment at the Arts Festival sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Atlas Home Improvement and Cleary University.

F R I D AY4p.m. – close ArtsFestivalandOpen-AirMarketplace

S A T U R D AY10a.m.–close ArtsFestivalandOpen-AirMarketplace2 – 8 p.m. Entertainment S U N D AY10a.m.–close ArtsFestivalandOpen-AirMarketplace2 :30– 7 p.m. Entertainment

H I G H L A N D E R F O O D C O U R T Treat yourself to festival food and drinks all weekend. Entertainment at the Dining Area sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Atlas Home Improvement and Cleary University. F R I D AY5:30– 8:30 p.m. Entertainment at the Dining Area Sophia Avocado performs

S A T U R D AY2– 7 p.m. Entertainment at the Dining Area S U N D AY2 – 7 p.m. Entertainment at the Dining Area

D O W N T O W N H O W E L L Just east of the balloonfest site at Howell High School, visit downtown Howell to shop, dine and explore what the city has to offer. Learn more at downtownhowell.org S U N D AY 9 – 2 p.m. Sunday Farmers’ Market adjacent to the courthouse

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B A L L O O NL A U N C H T I M E S Plan your day around the scheduled balloon launchesandfly-ins.*Friday 6–8 p.m.

Saturday 6–8 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.

Sunday 6–8 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.

F I R E W O R K SFRIDAY, JUNE 23 As darkness falls join us for the MediLodge Fireworks!

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