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
UK Balloon Event Listing - Forthcoming Events
| Event Name | Start | Finish | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Balloon | Sun, 24th Aug | to Mon, 25th Aug | Blackwood Show Fields, Blackwood, Caerphilly, S.Wales |
| National Kite and Balloon Festival 2008 | Fri, 19th Sep | to Sun, 21st Sep | East Park, Hull, East Yorkshire |
| PRBA Naburn Lock Meet | Fri, 19th Sep | to Sun, 21st Sep | York |
| 3rd International Balloon Festival, Laguna, Mexico | Wed, 15th Oct | to Sun, 26th Oct | Torreon and Aguascalientes |
| PRBA One-day Meet | Sun, 19th Oct | to Sun, 19th Oct | Fishburn, Co. Durham |
| PRBA Humber Bridge Meet | Sat, 22nd Nov | to Sun, 23rd Nov | Hull, East Yorkshire |
| PRBA AGM & Fly-out | Sun, 7th Dec | to Sun, 7th Dec | City of York |
| PRBA Brass Monkey Meet | Sat, 7th Feb | to Sun, 8th Feb | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| PRBA Bedale Black Sheep Meet | Fri, 5th Jun | to Sun, 7th Jun | Bedale, North Yorkshire |


