Balloon & Fireworks Fest set for July 18-19 in Rossford

The skies over Rossford will come alive once again for the 2025 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest, set for Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, at the crossroads of I-75 and the Ohio Turnpike (Exit 64) behind Meijer on Route 20-Fremont Pike. Parking and admission are free.

 Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and a sense of adventure.

Tethered balloon rides will be available Friday and Saturday from 7-11 p.m., (weather permitting). Rides, which are $15, offer a gentle ascent to 50–90 feet in the air.

Rides are first-come, first-served with no advance sales. Ticket sales start at 6 p.m. The balloon’s easy-access basket features a side door to allow entry and exit for children, guests with mobility challenges or wheelchair users.               

The Hero’s Party Experience, offering a Kids’ Activity Area, will be open both days from 5-10 p.m. in front of TOCA Soccer & Sports Center, 10020 S. Compass Dr., Rossford. The Family Fun Zone will feature four areas –– a Kiddie Zone, Family Zone, Speed Zone and Carnival Zone. Families can purchase individual day passes for one or more zones or opt for a weekend all-access pass. Choose the Kid’s Activities link on the website for to purchase tickets.

The Fest will also include:

• Pyro-musical fireworks with both aerial and ground displays each night.
• Mass hot air balloon launches and stunning balloon GLOWS.
• Live music, food trucks, local vendors, artisans and more.

Volunteers are still needed for a variety of roles, including event setup, guest services, ticket sales and more. All volunteers will receive a free festival T-shirt.

For tickets, schedules, vendor info, volunteer registration, and contest entries, visit visitrossfordohio.com/balloon-and-boom.