Past Events in 2016

The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of 30 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am, Thursday. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the ...

For one evening in June, the skies above Central Kentucky are transformed to a colorful canvas, as hot air balloons lift off from the Junction City Airport. Nothing rivals the majestic beauty as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the sky. The Great American Balloon Race has become a family event, one that parents and children look forward to each year! There's ...

Spring Bank 28-30 May Kirkby Lonsdale Flying from the Rugby club The late date for entries is a week or two prior the meet. This is so we can sort out the gas ordering and any housekeeping with the sites but if you have left it too late, don't worry, a late entry is possible at an increased fee level and we will try and fit you in. ...

Fantastic venue centred around the beautiful Royal Crescent. All welcome. For details contact Rob Clements email runnerbeanrob@btopenworld.com ...

This event started out as "Hot Air Hounds" part of the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl at River Place. In 2010 it was expanded to be the first ever Great Lakes Regional Hot Air Balloon Championship and Also the Michigan State Championship. IN 2016, enjoy 25 of the most competitive pilots in the Mid-West as they compete for flight accuracy and for a cash purse! Launches and Glows planned Fri, Sat. ...

Do you live within a 10 mile radius of Frankenmuth? If so and you would like to allow a Hot Air Balloon to land or launch from your property, please place a white sheet on the spot starting Friday early morning until Monday afternoon. Make sure your sheet can be seen from the air and when a Balloon Pilot sees it he knows you give him permission to land. Thank You for welcoming the Hot Air ...

Aufgrund des diesjährigen Sieges durch Kurt Frieden und Pascal Witprächtiger hat die Schweiz das Recht, 2017 den Anlass durchzuführen. Der SBAV hat deshalb interessierte Veranstalter gebeten, bis Mitte Oktober Absichtserklärungen abzugeben. Der Vorstand hat aufgrund der Rückmeldungen entschieden, dass die Schweiz mit dem Kanton Fribourg für die Austragung des prestigeträchtigen Anlasses ...

Competition in southern Germany. ...

VOLIAMOfestival wird das neue Ereignis von Heißluftballons und Pferde auf dem historischen gehalten werden Hippodrome Ghirlandina Modena Samstag , 28. und Sonntag, 29. Mai und 2 bis 5 Juni 2016 Es ist die erste Ausgabe und sie zu fördern ist Modena Fiere , in Zusammenarbeit mit Ferrara Fiere Kongress , der das organisiert Ferrara Balloons Festival (die wichtigste Messe von Heißluftballons in ...

Below are our 2016 participating Hot-Air Balloons and their Pilots. You can also download a visual guide to the balloons; that you can print have the pilots autograph it! ...

To those who visited and help to support our sponsors and vendors, thank you! To our many sponsors, thank you for keeping the spirit of community alive in an all to busy world. To our hundreds of volunteers, thank you for your tireless efforts before, during and after the festival - you embody the concept of service above self we all aspire to achieve. To our military families, thank you for ...

As we always try to create greater value for our guests at our annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. This year we are bringing back one of the all time favorites "The World Famous Racing Pigs". If you are new to the festival plan on being track side 20 minutes before the races to get a good seat. One new addition this year is the" Pizza Grilling Competition." Another is our KITE ...

Come experience hot air balloon wonder at our annual Festival. Included with your Festival admission there is three ways to get up close and personal with a hot air balloon. Observe a breath taking sunrise balloon launch, take a free morning tethered balloon ride or experience an amazing evening hot air balloon glow. ...

Gathering of homebuilt and experimental balloons and airships. Share ideas, techniques, discoveries, material sources. Learn from Brian Boland the Zen Master of light weight home built flying machines. The Museum is open for visitors. Join us for great flying and meeting new friends. Free camping on site and discounted propane. ...

The SAXONIA INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA will take place on the fairground in front of the Red Bull Arena ? very close to the city center of Leipzig. With that our event gets even more attractive to our guests. The festival ground is very easy to find whether with the car or the tramway. Sufficient parking spaces for our visitors are available in the nearest area around the festival ...

O mês de maio promete ser de muitas emoções na capital de Santa Catarina, especialmente em Jurerê Internacional. É que lá irá acontecer um festival de balonismo chamado de “Desafio dos Fortes”. Este nome é em função do histórico cultural da ilha, que é cercada de fortes. A data: 19 a 22 de maio. O evento deverá ter a presença de quinze a vinte balões, inclusive do exterior, ...

The balloon event is part of a day long street fair in the town of Erie. 3 launches from the driving range of the local golf course. Great flying with views of the Rocky Mountains. ...

The Annual Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival is one of many events planned during the week-long series of special events celebrating the annual running of the Preakness Stakes, Baltimore's "Super Bowl" and the 2nd jewel in thoroughbred racing's prestigious Triple Crown. The Hot Air Balloon Festival has a long and colorful tradition going back over 30 years. Turf ...

Die Düsseldorfer Ballonfahrer sind eine kleine, sehr aktive Ballonabteilung mit 30 Mitgliedern. Wir betreiben den Ballonsport wettkampfmäßig, nehmen auf Sportfahrten auch Gäste mit und bilden Freiballonführer für Gas- und Heißluftballone aus. ...

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The Coshocton Ohio Hot Air Balloon Festival ~ June 9, 10, & 11, 2016 For 35 years, hot air balloons have been floating over the hills and valleys of Coshocton, OH. The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of the longest running balloon festivals in Ohio. Musical entertainment, carnival rides, craft booths, fireworks, food vendors,night glow, kiddie tractor pull, antique flea market, ...

Herzlich Willkommen zur Schweizermeisterschaft Heissluftballon SMHL 2016! Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt des Ballonsports und erleben Sie diesen eindrücklichen, emotionalen und spannenden Anlass gemeinsam mit uns. Zeitgleich mit der Schweizermeisterschaft findet auch der Swiss Cup statt, bei welchem zusätzlich internationale Teams teilnehmen dürfen. Das Organisationskomitee und die ...

"Belgian Balloon Trohpy" is the name for the joint Belgian & Dutch National Hot-Air Balloon Championships when they are hosted in Belgium. In the past pilots from France, Denmark, UK, Germany, Luxemburg, Sweden, Lithuania, Czech Republic,... have attended to this open event as well. This year the Trophy will be held in Vielsalm from 4 till 8 may 2016 and the competition centre ...

Flying Man Festival The annual Flying Man Festival is held in honour of Pocklington's most infamous Flying Man Thomas Pelling. The Festival lasts three days over a weekend in May and there is an array of exciting and interesting activities to take part in and watch. Whether it be abseiling down the 100 foot Church Tower, flying your teddy, watching the truly spectacular air display or ...

Auch dieses Jahr werden die „Giganten der Lüfte“ vom Sportplatz Fresing/Kitzeck aus, den Himmel rund um die Sausaler Weinberge erobern und für so manchen Hingucker sorgen. Steirische Schmankerl und Sausaler Wein laden zum Verkosten und Verweilen ein. Als besonderes Highlight der Ballontage darf man sich wieder auf die „Nacht der Ballone“ mit einem gewaltigen Nachtglühen am Samstagabend ...

Dear Ballooning Friends!!! For four days in May, the skies in the District of Świdnica will display dozens of hot-air balloons. Nothing can match the spectacular balloon mass ascension into a clear morning sky, these graceful giants leave the ground and you cannot take your eyes off of them. Ballooning has fans all over the world, and with the Krzyżowa Balloon Festival 2016 being another ...

- im Rahmen der nationalen Ausscheiungsfahrt. Die 24. Richard-Schütze-Wettfahrt für Gasballone soll wieder als zeitlich begrenzte Weitfahrt ausgetragen werden. Zu dieser Wettfahrt laden wir alle Gasballonpiloten herzlich ein. Zum vierundzwanzigsten Mal in Folge führt der Bitterfelder Verein für Luftfahrt e.V. die Richard - Schütze - Wettfahrt für Gasballone durch. Die Wettfahrt wird ...

The Bowes and Bells trophy will be contested; the challenge being to land the closest to a bell, any kind of a bell! The furthest north of our meets for many years, and now in its third year. This area is a very beautiful part of the country so take advantage of this weekend to come and have a look at all the delights on offer. Dogs welcome too. Electric hook up is available but will cost ...

This is the third Lubao hot air balloon festival in Papanga, Philippines. The festival is the biggest annual hot air balloon festival in Southeast Asia. Forty (40) hot air balloons from Germany, Malaysia, Europe and USA will be showcased at this year’s LIBF; twelve (12) of which are special shaped balloons like Darth Vader, Yoda, Obelix, Frog and Humpty Dumpty which will make the event a ...

1. Runde 20.03.-25.03. Runde - 2. 25.03.-30.03. - 3. Runde 30.03.-04.04. Mallorca Balloons Fertig zum Abheben! Jeder darf uns gern helfen,den Ballon aufzubauen. Wenn der Ballon gut mit Luft gefüllt ist, werden die Brenner zum Einsatz kommen und den Ballon recht schnell in eine senkrechte Position heben. Das ist Ihr Moment! Alle steigen bitte! Nach der Anspannung und der Aufregung der ...

This event is a great adventure for the whole family. Five days of ballooning over breathtaking terrain, five star hotel accomodation, international cuisine, travel by steam train, scuba diving and private 18-hole golf course, safari and more .... probably the best balloon festival in the world! ...

2nd edition of the Tunisian Balloons Festival. After the great success of the previous edition, we are most proud to invite you to the next edition of this great event. This year, it will be held in 3 different cities: Tunis, Hammamet, and Sousse. We have planned a high number of flights, night glows, and an extensive touristic program for all the participants. For pilots, who are interested in ...

Briefing will take place at Thornton Hall, on the camp site. Mornings 06.00 hrs Evenings 17.30 hrs. Farewell meeting (TBC) over the weekend. Flying will take place, weather permitting, after each briefing at the farm or an alternative take off site details given at the briefing. Flying conditions may only be suitable for experienced pilots and flying restricted as a result. Any other flying from ...

The INTERNATIONAL MERCAT DEL RAM BALLOON TROPHY 2016 is the sporting event in the world of ballooning oldest in Catalonia and the Spanish state, is one of the most prestigious events in Europe. Held each year during the weekend before easter, every year since 1984 in Vic. 25 balloons participate. The event lasts about four days (Thursday to Sunday) and attracts crowds of people and spectators. ...

Ballooning is weather dependent so decisions can only be made on the day. To see whether the balloons are flying check out our homepage, facebook page, twitter feed or tune into The Hits 98.6 FM. Please note there is no scheduled afternoon flying due to the unpredictability of afternoon weather conditions. However keep an eye on the skies for the balloons if weather permits. ...

About the Canberra Balloon Spectacular The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is considered to be one of the best and longest running hot air ballooning events in the world. Held over nine days, pilots begin laying out and inflating their balloons on the lawns of Old Parliament House from 6.15am each day before ascending into the sky and creating an exhilarating back drop to our national ...

Balloons over Waikato is New Zealand's premier hot air balloon festival. Held annually in March, in Hamilton, this five-day iconic event is arguably the most popular event in the city. It attracts balloonists from all over New Zealand and around the world, who come to experience the fun, friendship and warmth this balloon friendly city provides and to demonstrate their skills in a range of ...

Die Ballonwoche 2016 findet vom 13. März bis 19. März 2016 statt. Es nehmen Ballone aus dem In- und Ausland teil. Wie jedes Jahr findet ein attraktives Programm für Gäste und Piloten statt. Es werden nur von Montag bis Freitag Ballonfahrten durchgeführt. Ballonsport vom Feinsten Geniessen Sie in der herrlichen Bergwelt von Arosa Ballonstarts und Ballonfahrten mit Zielmarkern und ...

Fahrt durch den Winterhimmel: Einsteigen, abheben und sich frei fühlen. Einfach mal über den Dingen schweben. Wer diesen besonderen Moment erleben und dabei aus luftigen Höhen den Blick über die tief verschneite Landschaft am Achensee genießen möchte, sollte sich die „1. Internationalen Ballontage Achensee 2016“ vom 6. bis 13. März vormerken. Ab dem 7. März steigen die bunten ...

The Thailand International Balloon Festival will be held on March 4 and 5 at Payap University in 2016. We are really looking forward to another amazing event with balloons and pilots from all over the world, more fun and games for the kids, fun balloons, fabulous food from top hotels and restaurants in Chiang Mai and a special new international heritage section. If you are interested in getting ...