Askren Air Balloon Team

04/01/2026

No April Foolery here! Askren Air Balloon Team will be joining us* at the Annual Hollow Earth Festival • Hamilton! Ohio and you can win a hot air balloon ride!

Raffle tickets are $20 each for a ride for two in a hot air balloon! (A $700 value) Only 250 tickets available! Get yours today at:
https://square.link/u/emvNS3JD

* Balloon ride and appearance at is weather dependent. In inclement weather, winners will reschedule balloon ride with Askren Air Balloon Team.

03/21/2026

David Kidd took me for a ride this morning.
It was his second training flight, and he nailed the center of Seanstown airport, with a perfect landing.
I think he will be a good pilot.

03/10/2026

Media Day for the Bass Master Classic in Knoxville , Tn.
Gonna be a big week.

12/05/2025

Light up Middletown, Christmas Glow.!

11/02/2025

Nice morning to take DILLIGAF out for a ride.

10/18/2025

10/15/2025

Today I had the opportunity to teach a high school class about Hot Air Balloons.
I do this every year at Waynesville High School.

08/08/2025

Nice media flight in Wadsworth this morning.
Looks like a good weekend ahead.

07/19/2025

The Ohio Challenge has been cancelled because of the thunderstorms that are predicted for Middletown area. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area. High winds, strong rains, and possible lightning are expected starting at 5pm.

This is a difficult discussion to cancel the event, but the safety of vendors, entertainers, volunteers, and patrons is a priority.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you next year

07/19/2025

Got great glow in at the Ohio Challenge with Oscar last night.
Activities for tonight are cancelled do to impending weather.

07/13/2025

We did this thing in West Carrollton last night.
Worked out well, after the storms passed.
Patience is a virtue.
Thank you to all the pilots and crew for putting on an amazing show.😎❤️✌️😉