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Bristol Fiesta 2003

Upcoming Balloon Events

Balloon events from major festivals of 100 balloons to small gatherings of a dozen or so are held throughout the country during the year. These events usually feature, weather permitting, mass ascents morning and evening. Those open to the public often offer a nightglow 'spectacular'.

To enjoy viewing the balloons at the events, here are some useful tips...

  • Do take a camera
  • Do wear layers of clothes it is often quite cool in the early mornings in the UK
  • Do wear flat and comfy shoes or boots
  • Do go early (often balloons take off at about 7AM & 6PM in the UK Summer time)
  • Do buy a programme and spot the different balloons in the guide pages, see Balloon Spotting.
  • Do bring something to do during the day (if there are not organised events for the public...)
  • Do smile and wave to the balloonists
  • Do watch a local weather report and if it is going to be very windy or there are gales, fog, thunder and lightening then do something else!
  • Do take a picnic or snacks...
  • Do park vehicles considerately with access and thoroughfares kept clear, when watching balloons anywhere...
  • Do bring the family, balloon events are often aimed at the whole family with fun shows, trade stands and events during the day in between the balloon flight times

Adding Events

  • Members of the BBAC with a website account can add an event using this link
  • Others may use the contact page to submit an event

Balloon Event Listing - Forthcoming Events

Event Name Event Dates Event Location
PRBA White Horse Meet 10/07/2009 – 12/07/2009
(5 days 22 hours from now)
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Royal Welsh Show , Powys Monday July 20th - Thur July 23rd 20/07/2009 – 23/07/2009
(2 weeks 1 day from now)
Builth Wells, Powys
Lorraine Mondial Air Balloons 2009 24/07/2009 – 02/08/2009
(2 weeks 5 days from now)
Lorraine, France
NWBAC Burnley Balloon Festival 31/07/2009 – 02/08/2009
(3 weeks 5 days from now)
Towneley Park, Burnley
Balloons Over Basingstoke 31/07/2009 – 02/08/2009
(3 weeks 5 days from now)
War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, Hants
Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2009 06/08/2009 – 09/08/2009
(4 weeks 4 days from now)
Ashton Court, Bristol
PRBA Driffield Steam Fair 15/08/2009 – 16/08/2009
(5 weeks 6 days from now)
Driffield, East Yorkshire
Norfolk Balloon Festival 28/08/2009 – 31/08/2009
(7 weeks 5 days from now)
Old Buckenham Airfield Norfolk
NWBAC Coniston Balloon Meet 28/08/2009 – 31/08/2009
(7 weeks 5 days from now)
Torver, Coniston
Sutton Bank Vintage Gliding Rally 75th Anniversary 29/08/2009 – 06/09/2009
(7 weeks 6 days from now)
The yorkshire gliding club sutton bank,thirsk N york. YO72EY
The Big Balloon 30/08/2009 – 31/08/2009
(8 weeks 22 hours from now)
Blackwood Show Fields, Blackwood, Caerphilly, S.Wales
Grass Roots Meet 2009 11/09/2009 – 13/09/2009
(9 weeks 5 days from now)
Sackville Lodge Airfield
PRBA Naburn Lock Meet 18/09/2009 – 20/09/2009
(10 weeks 5 days from now)
City of York
PRBA Humber Bridge Meet 21/11/2009 – 22/11/2009
(19 weeks 6 days from now)
Hull, East Yorkshire
PRBA AGM & Fly-out 06/12/2009 – 06/12/2009
(22 weeks 23 hours from now)
Yorkshire