Bart Hawley

Friday, July 17 43rd Annual Hot Air Jubilee.The morning launch, Wake Up Jackson Flight at 7 AM.Festival grounds open at Ella Sharp Park at 3 PM.Today’s events include Family Fun Zone, helicopter rides, food vendors, vendor village, education tent, HAJ merchandise tent, Jeeps at the Jubilee, evening launch and night glow.Complete event schedule and details here and here. Grand River Farmers Market at the Downtown Pavilion.

Ella Sharp Museum Patio Party Series.5 PM to 8 PM.Are you ready to Party?

Women’s National Balloon Championship. More than fifteen female pilots across the country will converge on Jackson to vie for the title of the 2025 National Champion and potentially secure a spot to represent Team USA in the 2027 Women’s World Hot Air Balloon Championships.Competitive ballooning puts pilots to the test in distance, speed, and navigational precision.