< PreviousSee additional sponsors on our website at AshlandOhioBalloonFest.com If it weren’t for the following sponsors, BalloonFest would not be possible. Ashland Area Businesses – Thank you for your many years of sponsorship! Sponsors RACE SPONSOR CORPORATE SPONSORS GLOW SPONSOR 10 SPONSORS MANSFIELD’S BEST MIX WMFD BILLBOARD SPONSORS T-SHIRT SPONSORSSponsors 11 VIP Goldberry Roasting Co. FULL BALLOON A&M Fire and Safety Ashland Chamber of Commerce Ashland City Teachers Association Ashland Pump - Ashland Water Group Auer Towing Avita Health System Bo Lacey Construction Charles River Laboratories Comfort Control Cosmic Crisp ECO-FLO Products - Ashland Water Group Explore Ashland Grandpa’s Cheesebarn & Sweeties Chocolates GYMGUYZ Mechanics Bank Minnich Manufacturing Packaging Corporation of America RE/MAX First Realty The Justin Gerwig Team Smetz’s Tire & Service Center, Inc Smile Doctors Orthodontics Spreng-Smith Agency The Norma Foundation The South Street Grille Trillium Creek Dermatology University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Wayne Garage Door Sales & Service SKYDIVERS AerOhio Skydiving, LLC RES Auction Services KID ZONE 91.1 RISE FM Bendon, Inc. Dunkin–2 Ashland Locations Simonson Construction Services, Inc. Wayne Savings Community Bank MEAL SPONSOR Besta Fasta Ohio Fire Trinity Lutheran Church HALF BALLOON Armstrong Ashland University Brethren Care Village Der Dutchman Directions Credit Union Fin Feather Fur Outfitters Redwood Shakley Mechanical, Inc IN KIND Housekeeping By Heather & Company Marquee Magic LLC Truax Uniontown Brewing Co COMMUNITY Ashland Board of Realtors Ashland Community Federal Credit Union Bellas 220 and MORE Buckeye Express Car Wash Central Ohio Group Cutie Board Chic David A. Boyer & Associates Gerry and Peg Billinghurst Gregg Orthodontics Henley Graphics Lyn-Way Restaurant Moritz Materials, Inc Southern Title of Ohio, LTD Wells Travel Whitcomb & Hess, Inc.12 1213 Ashland BalloonFest Official Event SOUL JUICE 5:00-9:00 PM Main Stage Soul Juice was created from top-notch musicians from central Ohio. We are a high-energy group bringing back the Funky Jazz from the 80’s, 90’s, and beyond with a 9-piece band creating a driving beat at every show. An exceptional 4-piece horn section. We cater to almost every age. Dance to Motown, funk and jazz, featuring artists like Kool and the Gang, Tower of Power, Phat Phunktion, Michael Jackson and Chicago. We get people to dance, so get those shoes on and come out to see a show! ADAM CALVERT 5:00-9:00 PM Main Stage Born in Cambridge, Ohio, moved to Tennessee at the age of 12 where he made his start as an entertainer. He was featured on the MTV show “Taking the Stage.” He has opened for Phil Vassar, Martina McBride, Canaan Smith and many others. He is a singer-songwriter, playing guitar, piano and violin. His show consists of high-energy new country, your favorite classic hits, as well as his own original material. adamcalvertmusic.com 13 MIDLYFE CRYSIS 5:00-9:00 PM Main Stage Midlyfe Crysis Rock N Roll... it’s not just a show, it’s a party! Band members: Ryan Obrecht, guitar; Rick Highman, vocals; Mike Deaton, drums; Mike Shoemaker, bass. THURSDAY JUNE 27 FRIDAY JUNE 28 SATURDAY JUNE 29 Sponsored by: SPONSORS &No inflation or take-off permitted. Previous permission to take-off cancelled. General permission to all balloons to begin hot inflation. Permission to ‘blue’ wave (odd numbered balloons) to begin hot inflation. Permission to ‘white’ wave (even numbered balloons) to begin hot inflation. Five minute warning. Task cancelled. Look for the colored flag near the Main Stage, to find out status of current flight. Flags will be raised following pilots’ briefing which starts approximately 30 minutes before each flight or glow. 14 Did You Know...?FULL SERVICE COFFEEHOUSE WHOLESALE COFFEE ROASTER BAGS OF COFFEE FOR SALE AT ROASTERY & ONLINE LOCALLY MADE BAKED GOODS & LUNCH OPTIONS GOLDBERRY ROASTING COMPANY GOLDBERRY ROASTING COMPANY WWW.GOLDBERRYROASTING.COM 1262 FRANKLIN AVE, ASHLAND, OH 44805 833-446-7626 15Zee-nith Alex Jonard II 16 Get your tickets here A Balloon Glow is when a hot air balloon is inflated at dusk, but does not take off and fly. As the sky becomes darker, the pilot will ignite the propane burner to make the balloon light up like a huge light bulb or a Chinese lantern. The propane burner is ignited periodically keeping the balloon inflated with hot air. During this time the balloons will sway and light up as they are synchronized to music. In conjunction with this free event, the Ashland BalloonFest will offer an exclusive opportunity to purchase Glow Encounter Packages. The package will allow you to experience the beauty and magic of the show. Packages will include: • Reserved Premier Seating for four (4) • Four (4) soft drinks • On-site parking for one (1) vehicle • An Official Souvenir package • Great photo opportunities • Memories that will last a life time Tickets online at AshlandOhioBalloonFest.com BALLOONMEISTER Pilot Alex Jonard II is the official BalloonMeister for Ashland BalloonFest. Alex has been involved in ballooning since 1985, when he served as a BFA (Balloon Federation of America) Observer at the Coshocton, Ohio Balloon Races. As an observer, he received a ride with pilot Jeff Strine of Ashland, Ohio and quickly decided he wanted to become a pilot. He earned his Private Pilot License in 1987 and Commercial Rating in 1989 and currently has over 850 flight hours. Alex is one of the originators of the Ashland BalloonFest and has attended every year’s event as well as having served as BalloonMeister in the past for several years. This event has had a wonderful run of years and Alex looks to continue the tradition for many more. Alex has competed in many events since becoming a licensed pilot, attending each Ashland BalloonFest since the first one, as well as the U.S. Nationals in 1991 in Baton Rouge, LA and 1992 in Middletown, OH, as well as many other events throughout Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana. From 1989 to 2005, he worked (as a hobby) at Falcon’s Nest Repair Station, assisting Bob and Beverly Zanella with inspections & repairs of all manufactures of balloons. This experience in addition to over 38 years of flying balloons led Alex to be invited to become a flight safety official for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 2017, and has continued each year since then. Alex thoroughly enjoys sharing the knowledge he has gained over the years to enhance the safety of any event, and making the ballooning community safer in the process. Alex’s wife Monica is also a balloon pilot since 1989, as was her mom, Judy, who became licensed in 1974. Alex and Monica currently reside in Sycamore, Illinois since 2018, and are originally from Coshocton, Ohio. Ashland Balloon Encounter Ashland Balloon Encounter17 Indecision Jeff Bader Sponsored by: 121 South St, Ashland, OH thesouthstreetgrille.com Locally owned and operated, featuring elevated casual dining in historic downtown Ashland with multiple levels of seating which offers a family friendly atmosphere. During our warmer months, you can enjoy our beautiful outdoor patio featuring local musicians. We carry a wide variety of food for all dietary needs and adult beverages. 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