23/01/2022 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events Epiphany signals the official end of the Christmas period, and in Mondovì, Italy, this is usually also marked by the Epiphany International Air Balloon Rally, which is the first significant event of the ballooning calendar. This year, however, an alternative event took place. The rally is the country’s
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23/12/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events Situated near Palm Springs, California, the desert city of Cathedral City recently celebrated its 40th birthday with its seventh annual Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta. The three-day event took place in and around the city known affectionately as Cat City. The festival usually attracts balloons
09/12/2021 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish festival celebrated the world over, and celebrators in New Mexico were treated to festivities with a difference this year. In order to mark the last night of the eight-day long festival, the Chabad of New Mexico organised
18/11/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events Hot air balloons make for exciting experiences and opportunities to get a fresh perspective on the world we live in. As a result, balloon flights are a popular choice for special occasions and among those seeking a new adventure. Hot air ballooning also has a close relationship with
25/10/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events The hot air ballooning region of the Tegernsee Valley once again played host to a hot air ballooning championship this month, which saw 25 of the best hot air balloon pilots in Germany competing in a range of challenges over a five-day period. Tegernsee is the natural setting
11/10/2021 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events This month saw the welcome return of the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to the state of New Mexico, USA. Cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the festival was back with a bang this month. The nine-day spectacular is one of the largest and most well-attended balloon festivals
09/09/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events The August Bank Holiday saw the return of the much-anticipated Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta. Taking place on the city’s Knavesmire, the four-day extravaganza promised fun for all ages, and something a little special to mark the festival’s return after last year’s cancellation. The event is the largest balloon festival
10/08/2021 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events A plethora of hot air balloons are currently filling the skies in Bristol, as the region celebrates its annual festival. The celebrations kicked off smoothly with the launch of 30 hot air balloons in Bristol’s Elm Park at the start of the event on 2nd August. Known as
21/06/2021 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events The first weekend of June saw the welcome return of one of the newest air festivals in the country. The Warwickshire-based Midlands Air Festival first took place in 2018, and after a hiatus in 2020, it was back with a bang this year. Visitors to the event were
07/06/2021 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events June 5th is National Hot Air Balloon Day, and each year, cities around the world find innovative ways to mark this special day. In Albuquerque, New Mexico – which is home to the Balloon Museum – locals have found a number of creative ways to celebrate this iconic
24/05/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events The USA-based graffiti artist knowns as KAWS took inspiration from the restrictions imposed by the global pandemic to create an exhibition piece in the form of a hot air balloon, which onlookers in Bristol can enjoy as a shared outdoor experience as opposed to in a crowded gallery.
10/05/2021 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events This week saw the announcement that the previously cancelled Staffordshire Balloon Fiesta would be back for July 2021 in the grounds of Uttoxeter Racecourse. The fiesta hopes to attract balloons from around the country and to delight thousands of visitors over the two days of the festival. The
23/04/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events Organisers of the North of England’s largest balloon festival announced last month that the much-anticipated Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta would take to the skies again this summer. The festival, which has taken place in York every year since 2017, was cancelled along with most ballooning events in 2020. This
24/03/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events The first week of March saw the launch of the eight-day long Annual Canberra Balloon Spectacular. This fiesta has been held annually since 1987 and offers a great way for local crowds to explore the Australian capital from the skies. The festival kicks off each year from the
10/03/2021 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events The Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Glow Festival is returning to Florida just months after it wowed crowds with a balloon glow before Christmas. The hot air balloon extravaganza launches at 5pm, and as dusk descends, balloon pilots light up their balloons in a coordinated balloon glow. The
Skywhale balloon prepares to return to Canberra – Bailey Balloons Home » Skywhale balloon prepares to return to Canberra 26/01/2021 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events Tickets for next month’s launch of the iconic Skywhale hot air balloon were released for sale this week, and they will enable Canberrans to catch a glimpse of this
Florida festival sees out the year with balloon glow – Bailey Balloons Home » Florida festival sees out the year with balloon glow 23/12/2020 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events After what has been an undeniably challenging year for the hot air balloon industry and its fans, the Easy Event Group were delighted to welcome
French DJs take to skies for COVID-secure concert – Bailey Balloons 23/11/2020 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events A group of French DJs has provided a much needed morale boost by hosting an open-air DJ set with a difference. This month saw French DJ Eduard Canon recruit the skills of DJs Mast and Ned to
Telford hosts hot air balloon festival alternative – Bailey Balloons 28th September 2020 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events Recently, the Shropshire town of Telford hosted a ‘Look Up’ event to delight local residents as a socially distanced alternative to its planned third annual Telford Balloon Fiesta. Already postponed from its original weekend in May,
Hot air balloons take to Isle of Wight skies – Bailey Balloons 14th September 2020 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events Despite the challenges 2020 has posed to just about all industries, last month’s Sky High Night Glow marked a high point for local ballooning enthusiasts. The annual August bank holiday bonanza was on fine
Longleat to host twilight night glow – Bailey Balloons 24th August 2020 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events The popular Longleat Estate in Wiltshire has added a new hot air balloon event to its 2020 calendar. Fans of hot air balloons in Bath, Bristol and other nearby cities can enjoy a feast for the eyes
10th August 2020 amy Hot Air Balloons at Events The 2020 edition of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta was officially launched on Monday, August 3. Typically attended by around 200,000 visitors each year, new safety measures were taken this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In an impressive example of a hot air balloon
Thousands of ballooning fans descend on Taiwanese Balloon Festival – Bailey Balloons 27th July 2020 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events This month saw the launch of the 10th annual balloon festival in Taitung County, Taiwan. Set amid the stunning mountain landscape of the Luye Plateau, the Taiwan International Balloon Festival stretches over an epic
Controversial artwork returns to Canberra Balloon Spectacular – Bailey Balloons 23rd March 2020 Jo Bailey Hot Air Balloons at Events This month saw the Canberra Balloon Spectacular festival launch to global fanfare and acclaim, not least because a special guest was joining the fortnight-long festival this year. Skywhale – a piece of public art depicting
New Mexico balloon festival delights crowds – Bailey Balloons 28th October 2019 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – now in its 48th year – kicked off to a flying start this month. The ballooning magic unfolded over nine days with some of the most breath-taking and audacious balloons on
Information and Directions for Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2019 – Bailey Balloons 30th July 2019 office@baileyballoons.co.uk Hot Air Balloon News, Hot Air Balloons at Events, News With Bailey Balloons you will take to the skies with up to 120 balloons and some of the most incredible special shaped hot air balloons. When you buy a champagne
Bristol Balloon Fiesta kicks off to early start – Bailey Balloons 27th August 2019 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta could be considered to be the jewel in the crown of British ballooning. The largest balloon festival in Europe, the Bristol Fiesta is a firm family favourite. Last week saw
Lord Mayor’s hot air balloon show goes off without a hitch – Bailey Balloons 18th June 2019 Mark Hot Air Balloons at Events It can be difficult to predict the perfect moment for a glorious hot air ballooning extravaganza, but this year, the Lord Mayor of London’s office appeared to have had luck on their
Gloucester balloon enthusiasts gear up for their own summer fiesta – Bailey Balloons 29th May 2019 office@baileyballoons.co.uk Hot Air Balloons at Events For decades, hot air balloon enthusiasts from Gloucester have had to satisfy themselves with the ballooning bonanza that Bristol hosts each August. However, next month sees the inaugural Cheltenham Balloon Fiesta unfold over
New trophy commemorates first circumnavigation of the globe by balloon – Bailey Beta 26th February 2019 charliemediastreet Hot Air Balloons at Events This year’s Swiss hot air balloon festival included something a little special took to mark the first time a hot air balloon had successfully navigated the globe. This month, the 41st Swiss hot
1st May 2019 Hot Air Balloons at Events Protesters have announced plans to take the Trump baby blimp out of retirement as a way to mock the controversial world leader this June. It could even be upgraded to a full-blown hot air balloon, if sufficient funds are found. With the announcement this week that United
19th April 2019 Hot Air Balloons at Events The Telford Balloon Fiesta is only one year old and already attracts crowds from all over the country. This year, this top-five ballooning event will have something a little special to offer to some of the 30,000 people expected to descend on this West Midlands town. The
27th December 2018 Hot Air Balloons at Events The Hudson Hot Air Affair takes place in early February 2019, with next year’s festival marking its 30th birthday. To celebrate this significant anniversary, the theme will be ‘Pirates Fly’n the Croix-ribbean’. Attendees expect to see some swashbuckling balloons and pirate-themed entertainment, despite the cold and un-Caribbean
18th October 2017 Hot Air Balloon News, Hot Air Balloons and Celebrities, Hot Air Balloons at Events Clive, Jo and the team had a great day at Ashton Court on Sunday with the Belvoir Balloon taking part in a special episode for the BBC television programme Countryfile – the Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children In
14th July 2018 Hot Air Balloon News, Hot Air Balloons at Events, News With Bailey Balloons you will take to the skies with up to 150 balloons and some of the most incredible special shaped hot air balloons. When you buy a champagne flight voucher to fly at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta you will
8th November 2016 Balloon Ride Innovation, General, Hot Air Balloon News, Hot Air Balloon Records, Hot Air Balloons at Events, News, Uncategorised See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA9KsN3Ey7M In a world-first, a specially modified Pitts Special S2S stunt plane flew at 90 degrees to horizontal, just a few feet above the ground between two closely tethered hot