Pilots and Balloon Teams

Pilot Applications for 2013

Applications for the 2013 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta are now open!

The timetable for the 2013 application process is as follows:

  • 21st January: Applications open

  • 10th March: deadline to submit applications

  • 22nd March: applicants informed if their entry has been accepted by the Flying Committee

  • 1st May: deadline for foreign registered/licenced applicants

The Application Pack is available to download here:

Visitor Information

If you have any queries regarding this year's Bristol International Balloon Fiesta please call our visitor information team:

0906 711 2191

Please note calls are charged at 50p per minute including VAT. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Ltd is a non-profit making organisation, and entrance to the event is free.

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Our Partners

  • Bristol City Council
  • Heart FM
  • Thatchers Cider
  • BP
  • Gallo
  • ITEC
  • North Somerset Council