Anyone else holding on to every little glimpse of sunshine?

We were absolutely buzzing to see ballooning season get underway last weekend. Did anyone else spot these skybound beauties over Bristol and Bath?

📸MJ Ballooning

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Did you know that the Night Glow used to be held on The Downs the weekend before the Fiesta? 🌟

The very first was held in 1990 - were any of you there?

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If anyone needs a backdrop for a 90s music video can I suggest the inside of an inflated hot air balloon?

Cameron Balloons Ltd Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Applications for our 'Bristol Launching Bursary' close NEXT WEEK!

We're giving 10 independent Bristol businesses the opportunity to sell and promote themselves at the Fiesta for a discounted rate.

Don't miss out! bit.ly/3IM5nyI

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Ever wondered how we decide if the balloons will take flight?🌦️

Before each mass ascent, the flying committee assesses wind speeds, direction, stability, and visibility to ensure it's safe to take to the air.

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Have you secured your spot at this year's Fiesta yet?

If you intend to drive to the event, you'll need to purchase a car parking ticket.

Get your parking tickets on first release before the cheapest tickets are gone!

🎟️bit.ly/4c7pCEx

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We’re partnering with Bristol legends Pasture to create a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience.

This is a culinary event you won't want to miss!

Book your spot here: bit.ly/4cxMRHW

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This year, we are inviting 10 independent Bristol businesses to promote their products at the Fiesta at a heavily discounted rate through our 'Bristol Launching Bursary'.

More info: bit.ly/3IM5nyI

Applications close 15th April! #BIBF2024 #BristolBalloonFiesta

Did you know the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta was first envisioned back in 1979 over a pint at a local pub? 🍺

Just goes to show that the most colourful ideas can come from anywhere!

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The National Hot Air Balloon Championships are coming to the Fiesta! 🇬🇧🏆

Competition balloons are different from what we're used to seeing and will bring a new and exciting style of hot air ballooning to this year's event.

The competition will run from 6th-11th Aug.
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Mark your calendars…

The Bristol Balloon Fiesta will soar to new heights this summer with a revitalised vision to enable visitors to experience the magic of ballooning beyond scheduled ascents and Night Glows.

📅Fri 9 - Sun 11 Aug 2024.

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Each year, over 350 exhibitors, caterers, traders and concessions participate in the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, with the opportunity to reach the many hundreds of thousands of visitors who attend.

Applications can be made here - bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/get-involved/t…

Amazing T-Shirts by Cookie Cartoonery at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta.

…This year the legends Mermaid Gin very kindly offered them all a bottle of their handcrafted Isle of Wight gin, which uses 10 ethically-sourced botanicals. Delicious. Thank you guys…and cheers🥂

Ever wondered what happens after a balloon lands? We’ll, a whole host of stuff BUT a big part is that the landowners who’s fields our balloonists safely land in receive a gift to say thank you…

🩷 Bristol City Centre BID, Redcliffe & Temple BID & Bristol Shopping who gifted Love Bristol gift cards to our pilots for putting on a show for us all.

👏We really couldn't do this without you, and on behalf of Bristol and the Fiesta, we can't thank you enough 🙏

🍸Mermaid Gin for providing their beautiful artisan gin as landing gifts for the landowners who's fields our balloonists land safely in.