MONTPELIER, OH - The Montpelier Bean Days Balloon Fest Planning Committee has made the decision to cancel the 7th Annual Montpelier Bean Days Balloon Fest for this year.

Due to COVID-19; as well as the financial constraints and uncertainty of social distancing protocols, the planning team made the determination for safety reasons. In a post on the group’s Facebook, they cited safety concern for the community, organizers, participants, pilots, their crews, and volunteers.

Organizers say they are hoping for a better year for 2021.