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
Sponsored by Medical Mutual and Paramount
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!
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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!
Jabberwocky
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.
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Pilot: Andy Gross
Balloon Name:
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How did you choose and name your balloon?
It's the catch phrase from my favorite TV show.
How long have you been involved in ballooning?
40 Years
What got you started?
My dad is a retired balloon pilot, he started flying the year before I was born. So I've been ballooning my entire life.
How many events do you participate in a year?
5
Describe your ideal flight?
Safe, with some wind so you go somewhere, and a good landing spot.
What is your most interesting ballooning story?
I have to many to pick from and its impossible to pick just one to share.
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More Pilots coming
Skylight
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
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 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!
Tooty Frooty
Pilot: Brad Burdue
Balloon Name:
Tooty Frooty
How did you choose and name your balloon?
Because it is all the colors of the rainbow and reminded us of the candy.
How long have you been involved in ballooning?
20 Years
What got you started?
Maintaining balloons first. Traded maintenance for balloon flight lessons.
How many events do you participate in a year?
8
Describe your ideal flight?
Calm winds with lots of spare crew. It makes for soft landings and a better party after the flight.
What is your most interesting ballooning story?
We took off with the intention to land on the Roche de Boeuf bridge in Waterville OH. After we planned and took off, the winds were not as predicted. We dropped down below the tree line and found a wind running up the river which put where we needed, and we landed on the bridge. Made for great pictures and a YouTube video.
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!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Want to be a part of the action at the 2025 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest?
Join our team of amazing volunteers and help us run this event smoothly.
You will receive an event T-shirt, a pre-event pizza party, plus exclusive access during the event. Sign up now to insure first dibs on volunteer opportunities.
To be a star in our community, click the link below to volunteer:
