FIESTA NEWS
BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA 2021
We have taken the decision to change our plans of holding Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court Estate in 2021, instead we are planning ‘Fiesta Fortnight’ with flypasts and ballooning spectaculars for the city this August.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
March 17th. 2021
March 1st. 2021
This extraordinary image was taken by long-term friend of ABC, professional photographer Chas Breton, at the launch of Breitling Orbiter 3 in Chateaux d'Oex, Switzerland, 21 years ago today! https://www.facebook.com/chasbretonphotography/
This 55 metre tall Cameron Balloon went on to be the first balloon to fly around the world, with Pilots Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard in just 20 days. http://www.orbiterballoon.com/getdoc/1eb8ae78-6ec9-491b-8fe6-087d6fe3e3d9/feature.aspx
It landed safely in Egypt, on March 21 and is now on display at the National Air & Space Museum, in Washington DC - https://airandspace.si.edu
Penang Balloon Festival - 2020
Sky Orchestra - A Moment in Time
September 1, 2020
Bristol Fiesta - Virtual NightGlow 2020
Although Covid-19 caused the cancellation of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, we were all determined to do something special with our hot air balloons and have worked with BBC and many volunteer individuals and companies to create a NightGlow to remember.
Our unbranded blue balloon was used to suspend Aerial Performer, Lyn Routledge, high up in the air for her performance
The BBC production was recorded 2 days earlier and was broadcast on Saturday August 8, when there should have been a NightGlow at Ashton Court.
Click this link to see the behind the scenes video shot by ABC.
You can see the NightGlow2020, which was streamed on BBC iPlayer by clicking the button below.
The dates for the next Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will be August 12-15, 2021
Bristol Fiesta Flypast -
August 3, 2020
2020 Bristol Balloon Fiesta - update
Statement from the organisers - 07:00 Hrs. July 2, 2020
ABC Team Challenge - update!
Happy 100th. Birthday Captain Tom!
Twente Balloon Festival, Netherlands - Stuart the Minion was the star of the show.
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