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FESTIVAL EVENT PASS $14 Daily • $25 Weekend • $20 in advance* Festival event pass includes parking and admission for everyone in the car. Tour bus parking $80 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 25, or online at 99mainstreet.com until June 22. Parking is sponsored by Patrick Financial Group, L.L.C.

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With the exception of downtown and airport events, 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). Visit us online at michiganchallenge.com

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Handicap parking is available at all entrances.

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Balloonfest is hosted by the

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The Michigan Challenge Howell Area Chamber 123 E. Washington Street Howell, MI 48843

517.546.3920 • howell.org

JUNE 26, 27 & 28

2015 HOWELL, MI

THE LANDING ZONE

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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 including Alexandria’s Nature Bus from the Howell Conference & Nature Center, product giveaways from Meijer, food sampling from Stubb’s BBQ, and Buick. Landing Zone sponsored by OneMain Financial and Precision Satellite Sales & Service

Entertainment sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Power Home Remodeling Group and Atlas Home Improvement. Renewal by Andersen Skydivers presented by Paul McCowan Airshows. Windjammers Stunt Kite Team sponsored by Meijer.

F R I DAY 4 p.m. – close

Landing Zone booths and entertainment

S AT U R DAY NEW! 11 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Family Fitness–Engage in fun fitness assessments by health care providers. Sponsored by Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital

NEW! 12:00– 1:30 p.m. Paint and Pour will offer classes for balloonfest guests $25 per person. View the paintings offered and register at: http://thepaintandpour.com/event/paint-and-pour-at-theballoonfest-love-is-in-the-air-jun-27th-12-130-pm/ Paint and Pour Adult / Teen friendly NEW! 3:30-5:30pm event – $35 per person. Register at: http://thepaintandpour.com/event/paint-and-pour-at-theballoonfest-balloon-fest-jun-27th-330-530-pm/ 1–6 p.m.

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Citizens Insurance Family Fun Tent Activities are presented by the Livingston County Family YMCA and include the Balloonfest 500, crafts, games and hula hooping from Monarch Hoops and Dance.

NEW! 12:00– 1:30 p.m. Paint and Pour will offer classes for balloonfest guests $25 per person. View the paintings offered and register at: http://thepaintandpour.com/event/paint-and-pour-at-theballoonfest-fireworks-jun-28th-12-130-pm/ Paint and Pour Adult / Teen friendly NEW! 3:30-5:30pm event – $35 per person. Register at: http://thepaintandpour.com/event/paint-and-pour-at-theballoonfest-star-light-star-bright-jun-28th-330-530-pm/ 1–6 p.m.

Citizens Insurance Family Fun Tent Activities are presented by the Livingston County Family YMCA and include the Balloonfest 500, crafts, games and hula hooping from Monarch Hoops and Dance.

F R I DAY 5 p.m.* 6 – 8 p.m.* As Darkness Falls*

Renewal by Andersen Skydivers Mass Balloon Launch Enjoy the MediLodge Fireworks

Balloon fly-in Hot-air balloons compete at the balloonfest site Remote-control balloons* Renewal by Andersen Skydivers Windjammers Stunt Kite Team Renewal by Andersen Skydivers Pilot Signature Line (pilot meet and greet) Renewal by Andersen Skydivers Mass Balloon Launch Hot-air balloons launch in a spectacular display Main Stage Rule 76 performs original rock and cover tunes Balloon Glow Skydiving Night Show

Balloon fly-in Hot-air balloons compete at the balloonfest site Renewal by Andersen Skydivers Windjammers Stunt Kite Team Renewal by Andersen Skydivers Livingston Sensation Singing Contest Finalists compete for a chance to win a hot-air balloon ride. Renewal by Andersen Skydivers Mass Balloon Launch Hot-air balloons launch in a spectacular display

*Some events and balloon launches dependent upon weather conditions. Schedule is subject to change. F o r u p d a t e d w e a t h e r a n d eve n t c h a n g e s , please listen to WHMI 93.5 FM.

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WA D E S H O W S C A R N I VA L Special “Pay One Price.” Pre-order wristbands at wadeshows.com for additional savings.

T H U R S D A Y Open 2 – 11 p.m. Pay one price

Arts Festival and Open-Air Marketplace Entertainment

S AT U R DAY 10 a.m.–close 2 – 7 p.m.


S U N DAY 10 a.m.–close 2 – 7 p.m.


HIGHLANDER FOOD COURT Treat yourself to festival food and drinks all weekend. Entertainment at the Dining Area sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Power Home Remodeling Group and Atlas Home Improvement.

5:15– 7 p.m.

Entertainment at the Dining Area

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Open 2 – 11 p.m. Pay one price $22

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


BALLOON L AUNCH TIMES Plan your day around the scheduled balloon launches and fly-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.

FIREWORKS FRIDAY, JUNE 26 As darkness falls join us for the MediLodge Fireworks!

2 – 7 p.m.


NEW! Instrument Petting Zoo Saturday and Sunday 12-4 p.m.

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DOWNTOWN HOWELL 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 DAY 9 – 2 p.m.

Sunday Farmers’ Market adjacent to the courthouse

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Open 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. Pay one price $22

S AT U R DAY 2– 7 p.m.

$20.

Enjoy free parking on Thursday!

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4 p.m. – close 5:15 – 7 p.m.

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S U N DAY 6 – 8 a.m.* Noon* 1 p.m.* 2 p.m.* 2 p.m. 5 p.m.* 6 – 8 p.m.*

Artists will display and sell their hand-crafted work. The Open-Air Marketplace complements the festival and offers guests cash and carry items including antiques, gifts, souvenirs, collectables and trinkets. Arts Festival sponsored by Champion Automotive Group Entertainment at the Arts Festival sponsored by Bob Maxey Ford, Power Home Remodeling Group and Atlas Home Improvement.

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S AT U R DAY 6 – 8 a.m.* NEW! 11 a.m. Noon* 1 p.m.* 2 p.m.* NEW! 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m.* 6 – 8 p.m.* 8 p.m.* As Darkness Falls* After the Glow*

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Children can play musical instruments at the Ann Arbor Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo.

Sponsored by Comerica

Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport Open House, Fly-In and Air Show Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, please visit livingstonairshow.com. The airport is located west of the balloonfest site.