Date revealed for Tiverton Balloon Festival

Hot air balloonists from all over the UK will be returning to the skies above Tiverton, Devon this July.

The three-day annual Tiverton Balloon and Music Festival takes place from July 11-13 in aid of Devon Air Ambulance and Children’s Hospice South West.

Mass ascents, public interaction sessions and the fire and light shows will be just some of the attractions at the combined Petroc and Tiverton High School campus.

There will also be two music stages showcasing a selection of local and nationwide talent, as well as a variety of aerial displays featuring RC helicopters.

Visitors will also be able to take part in workshops, explore an on site planetarium; and enjoy a comedy night; falconry displays; local crafts and food and drink stalls.

Director Arthur Street said: “We have increased the number and diversity of bands performing, have an eclectic mix of both indoor and outdoor entertainment and workshops, including many performances where the public will join the professionals in staging events, and a fabulous array of multi-coloured hot air balloons.”

Foe tickets to this year’s festival, including camping and parking options, visit www.tivertonballoonfestival.co.uk/festival-tickets or call 01404 823 735.

via – North Devon Gazette.