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What's on at the Fiesta

We've planned a great four days of Ballooning fun at this year's Fiesta, here's what we've planned so far. Remember to visit this page again for regular updates....

Thursday 12th August
12.00pm Gates Open
Hot Air Balloon Tethers - main arena, throughout the afternoon
Trade and Entertainment Village open
6.00pm Special Shapes Ascent - a number of your favourite special shape hot air balloons will take to the skies
9.30pm

HSBC Nightglow: Best of British, celebrating BAC 100

The world famous Bristol Nightglow, where 30 or more balloons will glow in time to music will mark BAC 100, the centenary celebration of the formation of the Bristol Aeroplane Company.
10.30pm Gates Close
Friday 13th August
6.00am Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent - over 100 balloons will take to the skies from Ashton Court, weather permitting
09.00am Trade and Entertainment Village open
12.00pm Arena Entertainment and Tethered Balloons
6.00pm Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent - over 100 balloons will take to the skies from Ashton Court, weather permitting
8.30pm Gates Close
Saturday 14th August
6.00am Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent - over 100 balloons will take to the skies from Ashton Court, weather permitting
09.00am Trade and Entertainment Village open
12.00pm Arena Entertainment and Tethered Balloons
6.00pm Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent - over 100 balloons will take to the skies from Ashton Court, weather permitting
9.30pm

Milka Nightglow

The world famous Bristol Nightglow, where 30 or more balloons will glow in time to music
10.30pm Gates Close
Sunday 15th August
6.00am Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent - over 100 balloons will take to the skies from Ashton Court, weather permitting
09.00am Trade and Entertainment Village open
12.00pm Arena Entertainment and Tethered Balloons
4.30pm

Red Arrows in association with Mail Handling International

The world famous Red Arrows will take to the sky above Ashton Court, as part of the finale to the Fiesta weekend
6.00pm Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent - over 100 balloons will take to the skies from Ashton Court, weather permitting

You can book your car parking ticket in advance, saving money and getting even closer to the Fiesta site, click here for further details.

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

0906 711 2191

Calls are charged at 50p per minute including VAT

To download a map with directions and gate details for the Fiesta click here.