The Brass Monkey Balloon Meet and Annual Dinner The Pennine Region Balloon Association invite you to join us for a weekend of socialising, possibly a bit of flying, and quite a lot of good humoured banter at the Dog and Partridge Country Inn, Manchester Road, Flouch, nr Sheffield. We hold our annual club dinner, with awards and after dinner fun on the Saturday evening. We have ...

The BBAC Landowner Relations Officer will deliver the well regarded LRO seminar on Sunday 29th March (10am to 4pm) at Birdsedge Village Hall, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 8XT Of interest to all balloon pilots, and a necessary part of continued training. Provided by the Pennine Region Balloon Association and the North West Balloon and Airship Club. Places ...

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The first event of the Great Balloon Race Series. This is a light hearted competition event with points being awarded and used as entries into our grand draw where you could win a complete brand new Kubicek 77 of your own design! There are lots of other fantastic prizes also throughout each weekend. The public elements of the event are evening only allowing you to enjoy a relaxed morning ...

Family Fun Day in aid of Ty Hafan Children's Hospice, a variety of Fun for the whole family. There has not been a balloon festival in South Wales for over 10 years and this is something that we hope will be very successful and also raise money for Ty haft, we don't want to charge an entry fee instead people will be welcome to give a donation to the charity if they want to. ...

In order to adhere to the governmental guidelines around social distancing, the 2020 edition of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta cannot take place as normal. Therefore we are launching the inaugural ‘Fiesta Flypast and a virtual nightglow. The event at Ashton Court is cancelled and we are offering a refund on all car parking tickets. Huge thanks to everyone who supported the event by ...

WE ARE BACK! A fun, relaxed, inclusive event hosted on the Isle of Wight. Held in the fantastic grounds of Robin Hill Country Park. This event offers Free Ferry Travel, Free Gas, Balloonist hospitality Area, Free onsite Wifi and a welcome pack for all teams. Inflation Races, Tethering and night glows and our ever popular meet the pilot sessions. ...

Oswestry Balloon Carnival, charity carnival event held in Oswestry Town center in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. Supported by Lindstrand, Oswestry Town Council and Oswestry BID. Held over August Bank Holiday weekend, for more information please email lorna.hankey@lindstrandtech.co.uk ...

Our annual hot air ballooning event is the only one of its kind in Scotland. Unlike many balloon gatherings, we combine the magnificent sight of hot air balloons with our Saturday and Sunday Fun Days, so that there’s something for all the family to enjoy in Strathaven and entry to the Festival is free, though we are very grateful for your donations - as they say, every little helps. ...

Tickets The Fiesta is free to enter, but car parking must be purchased in advanced. Car parking tickets for 2019 will be launched early in 2019. What's On, Balloon Launches and Nightglows Special shapes and a small number of balloons launch on Thursday 8th August at 6pm. Mass Hot Air Balloon ascents take place on Friday 9th August at 6am and 6pm, Saturday 10th August at 6am and 6pm ...

After a great first year in 2018 celebrating Telford Town 50th Birthday. We are excited to announce its return to Telford in May 2019. Taking place next to the Telford International Center in the QII Park, running over two days. If you would like more information regarding this event or to request a pilot entry form please contact Lorna Hankey. ...

The Icicle Refrozen Balloon Meet Committee are delighted to announce that the 4th Icicle Refrozen Balloon Meet will take place on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th January 2019 at Donnington Grove Country Club on the North West edge of Newbury, Berkshire. The 3-4-40 Region BBAC welcomes balloonists from across the country to attend this iconic event which is a spectacular location for flying, ...

The UK's largest annual balloon fiesta and competition. Flying from the grounds of the spectacular Longleat House and Safari Park in Wiltshire, 2017 saw 119 balloons taking to the skies. The 2018 event is back bigger and better than ever and with a prize fund valued over £50,000, it attracts pilots from all over the world. ...

Our annual hot air ballooning event is the only one of its kind in Scotland. Unlike many balloon gatherings, we combine the magnificent sight of hot air balloons with our Saturday and Sunday Fun Days, so that there’s something for all the family to enjoy in Strathaven and entry to the Festival is free, though we are very grateful for your donations - as they say, every little helps. ...

Billing’s Big Bonanza – a weekend full of family fun featuring The Northampton Balloon Festival. More details to follow soon. Price & Location: TBC Book Your Stay Today We advise booking accommodation for our events well in advance, many of the multiple day events are best enjoyed if you stay with us so, make sure you book your lodge, caravan, camping pod or pitch early to avoid ...

Tickets The Fiesta is free to enter, but car parking must be purchased in advanced. Car parking tickets for 2018 will be launched early in 2018. What's On, Balloon Launches and Nightglows Special shapes and a small number of balloons launch on Thursday 9th August at 6pm. Mass Hot Air Balloon ascents take place on Friday 10th August at 6am and 6pm, Saturday 11th August at 6am and 6pm ...

The Official ballooning event of the City of London. Up to 50 hot air balloons flying over central London each year in support of the Lord Mayor of London's Appeal. The event is the official aerial extension to the 800 year old Lord Mayors Show and the Lord Mayor's balloon carries the Lord Mayor himself. ...

Up, up and away! Balloons InDurham is taking place across the City between Friday 25th May and Monday 28th May and it’s sure to be a great day out for all the family to enjoy. Set to be bigger and better than ever before, with hot air balloon launches, tethered balloons and the stunning night glow as well, this year you can also expect to see live entertainment, arts and crafts and kite flying ...

Over the weekend we are anticipating up to 50 classic rainbow coloured round balloons from all over the UK plus some exciting and rare special shapes. These special shapes are massive character balloons and are coming from all over the world. Several of them have never been seen flying in the UK including from New Zealand, IWI the KIWI and from the USA Angry Birds and from Star Wars the amazing ...

Icicle Refrozen will take place on the 7th & 8th January 2017 at Donnington Grove Country Club on the North West edge of Newbury. The 3.4.40 Region of the BBAC have again taken on the organization of this iconic event and we are delighted to revisit this new venue for both flying and social events. The meet remains informal, un-sponsored and open to all balloonists. FLYING Flying ...