Balloon Festivals
Published by admin on November 29th, 2007 in Balloons over Britain
If you want to join in the excitement of Hot Air Balloons, we suggest that you attend a Hot Air Balloon Festival; there will be one near you at some time during the year. These balloon festivals take place most of the year, but normally the majority will be in the spring through to the autumn, when both weather conditions and light are at their best. Major events will attract upwards of a hundred balloonists and they make a spectacular sight, smaller events may only attract a dozen or so, but the thrill of seeing the preparation and launch is just as exciting and may be more so, as it is usually possible to get closer to the balloons.
To enjoy the festival we suggest that you take a camera, some comfortable flat shoes and warm clothing, important as the launch times can be from as early as 6am. When available buy a programme and learn something about the different balloons, importantly watch the weather forecast because if there are gales or thunder and lightning go to the pictures, they will not be flying!
Bring all the family as Balloon Festivals usually coincide with another event, and there will be exhibitions and maybe even a barbeque! When you have watched the balloonist fly to the sky, give your family a teat and join us at Balloons over Britain for a flight, you will be surprised how inexpensive it can be for a family package.
