42th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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 and Sunday 11th August at 6am and 6pm.

Please note - Hot Air Balloon ascents and other activities are weather dependant.

Camping
We are delighted to be able to provide limited camping on site at Ashton Court.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead and clean up after them! Please note the Fireworks on Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th contain loud bangs which can frighten dogs whilst on site.

Car Parking
Car parking must be purchased in advanced. Car parking tickets for 2019 will be launched early in 2019.

We can accommodate small camper vans but unforutantly cannot accommodate large motorhomes.

Hot Air Balloon Applications
Hot Air Balloon applications for 2019 will be opening shortly. Please contact ballooning@bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk for further information.

Balloon Rides
To purchase a flight in a hot air balloon please contact one of the following Passenger Ride Operators:

* ABC Balloon Flights Ltd, 07971 154717, www.abcflights.co.uk
* Bailey Balloons, 01275 375300, www.baileyballoons.co.uk
* Bristol Balloons, 0117 947 1030, www.bristolballoons.co.uk
* Elite Air, 0117 956 5237, www.eliteairuk.com
* First Flight, 01934 852875, www.firstflight.co.uk

Charities and Community
We recognize the importance of contributing to our local communities. We do this by supporting one official charity partner every year.

Our charity partner for 2018 and 2019 is St Peters Hospice.

In addition, we support the local communities directly impacted by the Fiesta by supporting their local fundraising projects by providing prizes for raffles and auctions.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide donations to unsolicited requests