Caerphilly Hot Air Balloon Festival

Caerphilly, Wales, UK

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The Big Balloon Festival as it is known, is the finale to Caerphilly county borough council's exciting summer events program. Hot Air Balloons of all shapes, sizes and colours gather at the Blackwood Showfields over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The festival has something to offer all the family, including spectacular mass hot air balloon launches, colourful performances from a variety of street entertainers, live music and white knuckle rides on the funfair. The highlight of the weekend is the night glow and fireworks display, which takes place on the Saturday evening and attracts thousands of people.

The Big Balloon Festival is a FREE event with 35,000 people expecting this year.


A great chance to fly in the Welsh Valleys. Night glow & firework display Saturday PM. Event in its 3rd year hosted by Caerphilly County & Borough Council who is keen to welcome balloonists to the area to experience Welsh hospitality. Press flight and balloonist package including competitions and prizes, free gas, improved camping facilities and accommodation deals. Assistance package of £50 available for first 10 private entries.