20th Annual Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off Friday

WHIO Staff
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Editor Note: A previous version of this story was written in a past-tense format that led our viewers to believe this event may have been canceled. We have corrected the story and the event will take place this weekend.

The 20th Annual Ohio Challenge Festival is scheduled to hit a Miami Valley city today and tomorrow, July 21 and July 22.

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The city of Middletown is scheduled to host the Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival this weekend, starting today.

The festival will feature many attractions including a balloon glow, tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides, skydiving performances by Team Fastrax, an antique car show, live music, a fireworks show, rides, and craft vendors, among others. A full list of the attractions can be found on their website.

The event will take place at Smith Park, located in the 500 block of Tytus Avenue, at around 5 p.m.

Anyone looking for more information about the event could visit the Ohio Challenge website.