Flag City BalloonFest

03/31/2026

IYKYK....this is the best access to the balloons during the event!

This year the Glow Encounter area will be bigger & better than before! Bring your chairs and watch the balloons inflate right in front of you!

To purchase Glow Encounter tickets, simply click the following link: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FlagCityBalloonFest

The cost is $50 (+$2.16 processing fee) and includes the following:
- Four (4) entry passes to the designated Glow Encounter area
- One (1) vehicle parking pass in the reserved lot for date of ticket
- Official FCBF Souvenir
- Access to the field during the balloon glow (weather permitting)

Please note: If you need to purchase additional individual tickets, you can do so for $15 (+$1.15 processing fee) for anyone over the age of five (5) years old.

10/09/2025

⚽✨ Big thanks to the University of Findlay Oilers Women’s Soccer Team! ✨⚽

A few of our BalloonFest committee members — President - Crystal Dye , Logistics chair- Drew Ramm and Treasurer - Anne Russell — were honored to present the team with a $2,000 check for their incredible work cleaning up Emory Adams Park after this year’s Flag City BalloonFest.

Your teamwork and dedication made such a difference, and we’re so grateful for your support in keeping the park beautiful for our community. Thank you again — and good luck tonight, ladies! Go get that win!

10/06/2025

We can’t decide… help us out!
What’s your go-to festival food group at BalloonFest? 🤔

A) Sweet Tooth Squad (funnel cakes, elephant ears, cotton candy)
B) Savory Bites Crew (Burgers, Mac & Cheese, fries, nachos)
C) Cool & Refreshing (lemonade shake-ups, ice cream, smoothies)
D) Salty & Snacky (kettle corn, pretzels, roasted nuts)

👇 Drop your team in the comments — let’s settle this debate once and for all!

09/27/2025

WOW, Findlay — we are truly honored!

We’re beyond grateful to share that the Flag City BalloonFest has been voted the Best of Findlay 2025 in the Event category!

This recognition means so much to our committee, volunteers, sponsors, and partners who have poured their time and hearts into making BalloonFest a tradition our community can be proud of. Most of all, THANK YOU to everyone who voted and continues to show up year after year — your support is what keeps us flying high. 🎈💙

Here’s to 25 years of memories and to an even brighter future together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the 26th annual BalloonFest!

09/19/2025

We are so grateful for the New Riegel Volleyball girls who worked hard volunteering at this year’s Car & Motorcycle Show! Their energy and teamwork made such a difference.

BalloonFest committee members Crystal and Anne were honored to present a donation for $2500 in support of their program.

A special thank you to Sanoh America Inc., whose sponsorship helped make this opportunity possible. Partnerships like these keep our community strong and help us continue to give, grow, and glow—together!!

09/02/2025

Dont miss the last scheduled Food Trucks at MCPA on Wednesday, September 3rd!

Tomorrow is our last scheduled Food Trucks at MCPA of the season! But hey, if the weather stays on our side, we just might roll into October. Stay tuned! 🍔🍵

Tomorrow's Food Trucks:
Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Findlay
Dante's Rolling Food Joint - Findlay, OH
Jonny Burritos
The Tucker Truck

09/02/2025

🐾 Respect for the Ones Who Care Beyond Words 🐶🐱 Today we honored the folks who show up for animals—whether it’s in a clinic, a shelter, a grooming shop, or a rescue van. You handle the tough stuff: the early mornings, the emergencies, the quiet moments of comfort. 🕊️🧼🩺

You work with patience, grit, and a kind of care that doesn’t always get recognized. So we wanted to change that—just a little. 🍕

Thanks for what you do. For the pets, for the people, and for the community. 💚🐾

Stop by our drive through!! grab a slice of pizza for free!

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

We hope you’re soaking up this beautiful day and spending it with family, friends, and a little adventure! Thank you to all the hardworking people who make our community soar.

What’s your favorite way to relax on Labor Day? Share in the comments!

08/19/2025

As we look back on the 25th Anniversary Flag City Balloonfest weekend, the Flag City BalloonFest committee is filled with gratitude for the sponsors who made this milestone weekend possible. Your support helped us bring the sky to life with balloons, music, and memories that our community will cherish for years to come. From the breathtaking launches to the family fun on the ground, none of it would have been possible without you! Thank you for helping us celebrate 25 incredible years of Flag City Balloonfest – – here's too many more!

08/18/2025

Can you believe the 25th Anniversary of Flag City BalloonFest was just a little over a week ago?!

We’re still smiling from all the memories, and now we’d love to hear from YOU!

👉 What was your favorite part of this year’s BalloonFest?
Was it the breathtaking balloon illumination, the car show, skydivers, fireworks, the music, variety of food vendors, or just spending time with friends and family under a sky full of balloons?

Drop your favorite memory in the comments below ⬇️—we can’t wait to relive the weekend through your eyes! 💙

Photo Credit: Scanner Media