From ROSSFORD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
With land use officially secured for its new festival site at the northeast corner of Crossroads Parkway and Bass Pro Boulevard, planning is now moving at full speed for the 2026 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest – America 250.
The free, three-day family event is scheduled for July 17 – 19. Following the success of the 2025 event, which welcomed more than 12,000 attendees and earned a 94% Net Promoter score – the 2026 festival is expanding to three full days and introducing additions, including a patriotic drone show, Sunday Heritage Day celebration, and the “100 Years of Cars” showcase.
Sponsorships are available and early commitments are strongly encouraged.
“We are moving quickly to secure key event partners,” said Beth Genson, executive director of the Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Several premier sponsorship positions are already in discussion, and we expect many to fill early as marketing and production timelines accelerate.”
Highlighted opportunities include:
- Grand event sponsorship with naming rights
- The premier partnership offering maximum visibility across all marketing, media, and on-site branding.
- Drone show sponsorship
- A signature America 250 feature where a sponsor’s name or logo can be formed in the sky by 100 lighted drones.
- Tethered balloon sponsorships – two available
- High-visibility, high-demand experiences that generated lines exceeding 100 riders in 2025.
- Hot air balloon sponsorship
- An accessible partnership featuring balloon branding, promotion, and VIP hospitality benefits.
The 2026 event will feature:
- Hot air balloon ascensions and glows
- Two nights of choreographed pyro-musical fireworks
- A patriotic drone show
- Heritage Day with Ukrainian dancers, polka band, and Eastern European cuisine
- 100 Years of Cars show
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Helicopter rides
- VIP experiences
Organizers note that sponsorship visibility begins well before July, with inclusion in print advertising, digital campaigns, media coverage, event maps, signage, volunteer apparel, and regional promotion.
Businesses interested in securing placement are encouraged to respond promptly as production deadlines approach.
For a complete sponsorship packet, visit RossfordBFF.com or contact Beth Genson at bethgenson@visitrossfordohio.com or 855-765-5451.
