The 13th Annual Kalamazoo Balloon Fest Presented by Zeigler Auto Group Returns August 22-23rd, 2025
The 13th Annual Kalamazoo Balloon Fest, presented by Zeigler Auto Group, will take place on Friday, August 22th
through Saturday, August 23rd at Gull Meadow Farms, Richland, Michigan. The event will feature
30 balloons, a classic car show, food trucks, and a pilot meet and greet.
KALAMAZOO, MICH (August 21, 2025) - The 13th Annual Kalamazoo Balloon Fest, presented by Zeigler Auto Group, is set to take place from Friday, August 22th through Saturday, August 23rd at Gull Meadow Farms in Richland, MI. This year's event will feature 30 balloons, a classic car show, food trucks, and a pilot meet and greet.
"Hot Air Ballooning is magical. Our sport brings everyone in our community together for a memorable time. I've been very fortunate and blessed to share with our community 3 Balloon Events in Michigan with the support of our pilots, leadership teams and our generous sponsors!" said Derrick Jones, Founder and Director of the Kalamazoo Balloon Fest.
Derrick Jones, a world-renowned balloon pilot responsible for the Zeigler Auto Group Hot Air Balloon, has been a distinguished member of the Balloon Federation of America since 1995 and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale since 2011. He is also the Director of the award-winning Zeigler Maserati Alfa Romeo of Grandville dealership.
"We are proud to support and sponsor this wonderful event right here at home. I love how the community comes together for this fun weekend, and seeing the Zeigler balloon fly high is always a highlight for me personally," said Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Auto Group.
Event Details:
Main Dates: Friday, August 22th - Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Location: Gull Meadow Farms, Richland, MI
Admission: Free general admission; $10.00 parking fee per vehicle
Activities: Balloon flights, balloon glows, classic car show, pilot meet & greet, food trucks, and farm activities ($13.99 per person)
About Zeigler Auto Group:
Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S., with 84 franchises across 41 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. The group represents a wide array of domestic and imported vehicle brands.
In addition to its extensive automotive portfolio, Zeigler owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot dealership and action park offering 19 different powersports brands, and the onsite Trak Houz Bar & Grill. The group also includes the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company.
The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm. Founded in 1975, Zeigler Automotive Group employs over 2,400 people and ranks among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation, with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2023.
Zeigler Auto Group is known for its commitment to customer service and employee satisfaction, regularly earning recognition as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, as well as in Wisconsin, Chicago, and Michigan. It is also listed among Glassdoor's 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for 2024 and ranks in the top 10 U.S. companies for work-life balance.
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