Hot air balloons will take to the skies over Howell this weekend for the 30th annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest.
The Livingston County Daily Press & Argusreports that the event takes place Friday through Sunday at Howell High School. Forty-three balloons with Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri and Tennessee pilots are scheduled to compete.
Balloon launch and fly-in times are 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 6 to 8 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The event also includes food, entertainment, an arts festival and carnival.