
What we’re about
This friendly and social group for Adults is about enjoying and learning about Wine and also FUN Events! Both wine-related (wineries, wine tastings) and other events, (Live Bands, Dancing, Festivals, Browns/Buckeyes watch parties and More) will be scheduled. Come expand your horizons! Find a new Wine! Make New Friends! Come Join Us! It's all about the Wine and Fun!!
You must provide a current and recognizable photograph with a real first name for identification.
Important: For your safety, by becoming a member, you agree that you are 21 years or older to attend wine-related events and consume alcohol. You alone are responsible for your intake/limits. Organizer will not be held responsible for any incidents due to over-consumption of alcohol. We usually arrange a ride for those that over-consume.
Attendance requirements: If you sign-up please make every effort to attend. If you cannot attend, change your RSVP as soon as possible, especially if there is a waitlist, so those members know they can attend. As with most Meetup Groups, 3 No Shows will result in member removal.
Hot Air Balloons, Festival Food and E5C4P3, One of Our Favorite Bands? Yahooo!
Join Your Wine Group Friends at the Ravenna Balloon Affair at the Portage County Fairgrounds! There is something for everyone - Food, Music, Beer/Wine, Craft Booths, Rides and Hot Air Balloons!
Cost for the festival at The Portage County Fairgrounds at the General Admission Gate off State Route 44 is $5 a car for parking or $5 ($6 if using credit card) a person (kids 12 and under free) for entry.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, September 27th at The Portage County Fairgrounds:
3:00pm - Gates Open
3:00pm - Jeep Show sponsored by Haasz Automall – register your Jeep here.
4:00pm - Car Crush (as part of the Jeep Show)
4:00pm-6:30pm - Invincible: Pat Benatar Tribute Band
7:00pm-11:00pm ESCAPE: The Journey Tribute Band
5:00pm-6:00pm lift off window - Hot Air Balloons Lift off followed by Static Displays that let you onto the field with the balloons (Weather Permitting)
7:00pm - Cornhole Tournament. Register at www.scoreholio.com
9:00pm - Fireworks sponsored by Myers Appliance
All day activities:
Food Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden by West Main Street Winery, Craft Booths, Helicopter Rides, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Putt Putt Golf, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train Rides, Mobile Smash Room
PARKING INFO AND COSTS:
Parking: All public parking is off of State Route 44. There is NO public parking off of Fairground Road. (Portage County Fairgrounds address for GPS directions is 4215 Fairground Rd, Atwater, OH 44201 )
All Parking (enter off of State Route 44) - General Admission & Handicap
Vehicles displaying the universal handicap sticker will be routed into the Handicapped area.
Vehicles displaying a current year Balloon A-Fair Pass will be directed to the vendors area.
There will be free wagon rides from the parking lot to the main gate. Free handicap golf cart rides inside of the festival.
Cost: Admission is $5.00 ($6.00 if using credit card) per person per day, Parking is $5 per car - Non-Refundable. Children 12 and under - FREE
Inflatables: $3 a ticket, $10 for 5 tickets, and $20 for unlimited bracelets (good for that day)
Helicopter Rides: $45 per person. Maximum passenger weight limits for all flights is 285 pounds per person, and 540 pounds combined for 2 or 3 people. One person = one seat
Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides: $30 per person (Friday and Saturday ONLY)
Trackless Train Rides: $3 per person
Mechanical Bull: $10 for 2 rides
Axe Throwing: $5 for 5 throws, $10 for 12 throws
Putt-Putt Golf: $3 a person
Monster Truck Rides: $10 per person per ride
Outrage Room: $1 Small plates, $2 large plates, $5 radios, $10 radios, $15 monitors
Cornhole Tournament: $50 per team (2 players per team)
Upcoming events (4+)
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Hot Air Balloons, Festival Food and E5C4P3, One of Our Favorite Bands? Yahooo!
Join Your Wine Group Friends at the Ravenna Balloon Affair at the Portage County Fairgrounds! There is something for everyone - Food, Music, Beer/Wine, Craft Booths, Rides and Hot Air Balloons!
Cost for the festival at The Portage County Fairgrounds at the General Admission Gate off State Route 44 is $5 a car for parking or $5 ($6 if using credit card) a person (kids 12 and under free) for entry.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, September 27th at The Portage County Fairgrounds:
3:00pm - Gates Open
3:00pm - Jeep Show sponsored by Haasz Automall – register your Jeep here.
4:00pm - Car Crush (as part of the Jeep Show)
4:00pm-6:30pm - Invincible: Pat Benatar Tribute Band
7:00pm-11:00pm ESCAPE: The Journey Tribute Band
5:00pm-6:00pm lift off window - Hot Air Balloons Lift off followed by Static Displays that let you onto the field with the balloons (Weather Permitting)
7:00pm - Cornhole Tournament. Register at www.scoreholio.com
9:00pm - Fireworks sponsored by Myers Appliance
All day activities:
Food Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden by West Main Street Winery, Craft Booths, Helicopter Rides, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Putt Putt Golf, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train Rides, Mobile Smash RoomPARKING INFO AND COSTS:
Parking: All public parking is off of State Route 44. There is NO public parking off of Fairground Road. (Portage County Fairgrounds address for GPS directions is 4215 Fairground Rd, Atwater, OH 44201 )
All Parking (enter off of State Route 44) - General Admission & Handicap
Vehicles displaying the universal handicap sticker will be routed into the Handicapped area.
Vehicles displaying a current year Balloon A-Fair Pass will be directed to the vendors area.
There will be free wagon rides from the parking lot to the main gate. Free handicap golf cart rides inside of the festival.Cost: Admission is $5.00 ($6.00 if using credit card) per person per day, Parking is $5 per car - Non-Refundable. Children 12 and under - FREE
Inflatables: $3 a ticket, $10 for 5 tickets, and $20 for unlimited bracelets (good for that day)
Helicopter Rides: $45 per person. Maximum passenger weight limits for all flights is 285 pounds per person, and 540 pounds combined for 2 or 3 people. One person = one seat
Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides: $30 per person (Friday and Saturday ONLY)
Trackless Train Rides: $3 per person
Mechanical Bull: $10 for 2 rides
Axe Throwing: $5 for 5 throws, $10 for 12 throws
Putt-Putt Golf: $3 a person
Monster Truck Rides: $10 per person per ride
Outrage Room: $1 Small plates, $2 large plates, $5 radios, $10 radios, $15 monitors
Cornhole Tournament: $50 per team (2 players per team)