8 July 2011
Now in its 33rd year, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe's largest annual Hot Air Balloon event and one of the UK's top five outdoor events.
Attracting 500,000 visitors during the show's four days - and its absolutely FREE to attend.
With mass Hot Air Balloon ascents at 6.00am and 6.00pm, the infamous Nightglows on both Thursday and Saturday evenings, arena and air displays, over 250 trade stands and caterers, and a variety of other entertainments, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is an event not to be missed.
Whether you want a fun packed day out for all the family, to meet up with friends for a drink whilst watching 150 balloons lift off, or simply to come and soak up the atmosphere in our trade village - we can guarantee you a great time.
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is one of Britain's biggest free events, typically attracting half a million visitors over its four days. This year it takes place on 11-14 August and the schedule includes several "mass ascents", when more than 100 hot-air balloons will take to the skies (weather permitting), "nightglows", where 30 or more balloons "glow in time to music", plus a variety of arena and air displays. It is held at Ashton Court on the edge of Bristol.