Festival chairwoman Maria Langendorf announced that planning has already begun for the 2009 MidFirst Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival which will be held Friday, July 17 through Sunday morning July 19. Hours of operation will be Friday – 4-10 pm, Saturday morning flight 7-11am, Saturday festival 4-10 pm, Sunday morning flight 7-11am.
Early plans include a full festival experience, hot air balloon competition, skydiving demonstrations, musical entertainment and special events. Early morning flights on Saturday and Sunday will also include special events and breakfast on the festival grounds.
The 2008 event drew 60,000 people and made a $3.8 Million economic impact to the community.
The 7th annual MidFirst Ohio Challenge will be held in Smith Park, downtown Middletown.
Those wishing to be a part of the event should check the www.midfirstohiochallenge.com website where food and craft vendor applications and other pertinent information will be posted as soon as available.
For more information, contact info@midfirstohiochallenge.com.
