7th Annual
MidFirst Ohio Challenge
July 17 -19, 2009
Middletown, Ohio
Hot Air Balloon Competition-Skydiving-Balloon Glows- Car Show-Arts & Crafts-Free Concerts
Festival Foods-Carnival ….. and much more!

Times:    
Friday, July 17 – 4 to 10 pm
Saturday July 18, 7-11am–Balloons & Breakfast
Saturday, July 18 – 4-10 pm
Sunday, July 19 –7-11 am-Balloons
FESTIVAL ENDS AFTER
SUNDAY MORNING EVENTS

Balloon Flights:  
Competition balloons. Weather permitting, early morning and evening flights. Friday & Saturday balloon glows.

Skydiving:
Team Fastrax Pro Skydiving Tour presents breathtaking skydiving demonstrations.

Music:
Free outdoor concerts Friday & Saturday.        

Car Show:
Saturday Classic Car Show 4-8 pm– Open to all vehicles.

Arts & Crafts:
The finest of Midwestern artisans bring their works to MidFirst Ohio Challenge.

Air Rides:
Airplane, helicopter, tethered balloon rides available.

Festival Foods:
The finest of festival food vendors bring a wide variety of choices to the midway. Soft drinks and beer available.

Breakfast:
Saturday morning flying flap jacks with Chris Cakes at airport hangar. Watch the balloons and enjoy breakfast.


Cost:    
Early morning activities – FREE Admission
4-10p -$2 Adult Walk-in Admission, Children under 13 FREE OR $5 per vehicle on-site parking (FREE admission for occupants of vehicles). Free shuttle.
RV parking on site - $20 per vehicle per night. No water/sewer. Limited electrical hook ups available.

Contact:
Media Information -Ann Mort-513-649-4506, Rmort@cinci.rr.com
Festival Contact –Paula Hale-513-705-1770, info@ohiochallenge.com
Website -  www.MidfirstOhioChallenge.com
1500 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044  

Directions:
I-75/Exit 32. Follow the signs to Middletown Regional Airport. Middletown is mid-way between Dayton and Cincinnati, just off I-75 with easy access to many area attractions.

Parking:
All public parking ($5 per vehicle) at the airport with free shuttle to event. Airport entrance off SR4, turn on Airway next to Frisch’s, 1800 Germantown Rd. Pedestrians enter off Tytus Avenue. No vehicle entrance at Tytus.

                      
Primary Sponsor
MidFirst Credit Union –            
Sponsoring Team Fastrax Skydivers
Platinum + Middletown Community Foundation
Bronze MillerCoors Brewery
Summit Family Physicians

Other
Insurance Associates

Special Thanks:
Middletown Regional Airport
Middletown Aviation Foundation
Broad Street Bash

Executive Committee:   
Chair - Maria Langendorf,  Midd. Public Library
Sponsorships- Past Chair, Rodney Hale, Aegis Security
Treasurer –Past Chair - David Pearce, JPMorgan Chase
Balloon Pilot - Dr. Mark Frazer, Summit Family Physicians
Pilot Coordinator – Past Chair, Ginger Bruggeman, United Way
Team Fastrax Skydiver – David Hart, Jump Institute
Event Planner- Paula Hale

Publicist - Ann Mort