SAVE the DATE!!
Friday-Saturday, July 18-19, 2025
In the Crossroads
Hot Air Balloon Glows & Flights
PyroMusical Fireworks
Local & Regional Bands
Beer Garden
Food Trucks
Business Vendors
Kid's Area
Sponsors and Volunteers are needed.
You can be one of the exclusive sponsors of the
2025 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest! Opportunities are limited and they offer so much for your business, your clients, and/or your employees. Details below and more info coming soon!​
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Visit Rossford, Ohio at the Crossroads of I-75 and the Ohio Turnpike Exit 64, just south of Toledo, to enjoy the most amazing pyro musical fireworks and hot air balloon event imaginable! Bring the whole family - there's something for everyone!
Register to WIN a 2-night stay at one of our Hotels on Clark and up to four VIP tickets for special seating on the Balloon and Fireworks field at the 2025 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest! including a light meal, two drink tickets, and event t-shirts.
2025 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest – SCHEDULE
Want to Be a Vendor at the 2025 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest?
Showcase your products, services, or organization to thousands of festival goers during one of Ohio’s most exciting summer events!
Arts & Crafts • Local Businesses • Nonprofits • Community Groups
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Spots are limited – Apply today!
Click Here to Register as a Vendor
Hot Air Balloons
Meet the Magic Behind the Balloons!
Welcome to the heart and soul of the Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest—our amazing hot air balloons and the pilots who fly them!
From colorful classics to creative showstoppers, each balloon has its own story—and so does the skilled pilot guiding it through the sky. Scroll down to meet the talented crew, see the balloons up close, and get to know the high-flying heroes who bring the magic to life!
It’s Out of This World!
Space Cowboy
Sponsored by S&K Mow and Snow Mower Center
Making a Special Appearance at the Saturday Night GLOW
Pilot: Space Commander Burdue
Balloon Name: Space Cowboy
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What got you started?
I dreamt of space travel ever since I was a young boy.
What is your most interesting ballooning story?Floated through the Pleiades, did a splash and dash on Arcturus, and a spectacularly
epic landing on Jupiter!
Jabberwocky
Sponsored by: W. Toledo & Perrysburg Animal Hospitals
Pilot: Andrew Barnum
Balloon Name: Jabberwocky
How did you choose and name your balloon?
Lewis Carroll poem.
How long have you been involved in ballooning?
42 Years
What got you started?
Crewing for my dad.
How many events do you participate in a year?
4-6 a Year.
Describe your ideal flight?
3 knot takeoff, from short perfect grass. 70-degree evening. 12 knot cruise, splash and dash, 3 knot stand up landing on short grass lawn with an excited landowner.
What is your most interesting ballooning story?
Crewing for the Mr. Peanut balloon and flying out of Central Park NYC.
Skylight
Sponsored by: Miller Diversified
What got you started?
My amazing wife and I stopped by a morning flight festival and were mesmerized by the balloons! We were asked to help crew by a pilot who needed some extra help and were immediately hooked! We believe that Hot Air Ballooning is the perfect balance of peacefulness and adventure, and the best way to
Circle City Balloon Rides LLC
Pilot: Andrew Brindley
Balloon Name: Skylight
How did you choose and name your balloon?
We wanted some bright, bold colors that were not that common in many balloons, and a name that signifies an uplifting and positive feeling for the same reason we work so hard to deliver smiles for the public!
How long have you been involved in ballooning?
6 Years
explore the world. Whether it is the unique camaraderie, the exciting celebrations, or the relaxing flights, hot air ballooning has become a very special and inseparable part of our lives! Thank you so much for having us!
How many events do you participate in a year?
12-15
Describe your ideal flight?
The best flights are the sunrise flights that float peacefully above the ground in the calm, morning mist - seeing the world wake up beneath you. If we can find some faster winds up higher to see more along the way, it is an even better bonus!
What is your most interesting ballooning story?
The most interesting balloon flights happen with friends, and where the winds change in flight. This makes for a great problem-solving equation to figure out the new flight plan and continue the adventure to a safe landing!
SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Imagine the sky painted with vibrant balloons during the day and dazzling pyro musical fireworks displays lighting up the night. Sounds amazing right?
Ever dreamed of having a hot air balloon named after your business? A pyro musical fireworks show that you help bring to life? A live musical performance with your name on it? Now's your chance! And there are so many perks and benefits for your business!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, there are promotional packages starting at $1,500. Click here to access all the details:
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For more information contact Beth Genson, Director of the Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau and committee chair at bethgenson@visitrossfordohio.com or call her cell phone at 419-308-7530.
DONATE to the 2025 ROSSFORD BALLOON & FIREWORKS FEST!
We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of something truly magical; the 2025 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest! Any amount helps. Your generous donation will directly support the festival's activities and local causes. A portion of the money raised will benefit the Wood County Firefighters Association. Knowing that you've contributed to an event that brings joy and benefits the community is priceless!
