🎟 Can I buy tickets on the day?
Yes, you can buy tickets on the gate, we do recommend purchasing the tickets in advance.

✋Can I leave and come back?
Lots of people have been asking if they can leave and come back later for the balloon glow and fireworks. Yes, you can leave and come back on the day, just make sure you have a stamp or reshow your ticket.

🎈Can I book a balloon flight?
Virgin Balloon Flights will be operating over the weekend. If you want to book a balloon flight, you can find out more information here: https://booking.virginballoonflights.co.uk/book/

🐕 Can I bring my dog?
We are a dog-friendly event. Well behaved dogs are welcome, we do ask that you keep them on a lead.

🧺 Can I bring food and drink?
You can bring your own picnic, but strictly NO ALCOHOL or GAZEBOS, bag searches will be in place on the day.

🚕 Is there Parking?

If you’re driving, there is a car park located 1000m walk from the event. Disabled parking is available here and we will be offering a shuttle bus service.

🚌 Park and Ride
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY IF THE LAST BUS IS MISSED. PLEASE CHECK THE TIMETABLE BEFOREHAND.

For this year’s event, you can use the local park and ride bus service from the Town Centre every 10 minutes on Saturday and every 20 minutes on Sunday. Here is the timetable link;
https://tis-kml-stagecoach.s3.amazonaws.com/PdfTimetables/XSBD000.pdf

For more information on getting to the Racecourse, have a look here: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/visitor-info/directions-and-parking/

⛺️  Is camping available?
There is camping available via the racecourse, you can find all the information you need here: https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/cotswolds/gloucestershire/cheltenham-racecourse-caravan-club-site/

🎈What times do the balloons go up?

The balloons will be taking off between 6:30 and 7:30 am and 6:30 and 7:30 pm both Saturday and Sunday. We cannot confirm the total amount of balloons, unfortunately as it can vary each day depending on the pilots.
All balloon flights are weather dependent, the Facebook page will be updated regularly regarding the weather conditions.

👀Will we be able to watch the balloons?

Gates open from 6am to 8am, but we request that everyone has vacated the grounds by 8am.

Friday 25th June
BALLOONS & FIREWORKS

Saturday 26th June
THE BIG BALLOON FIESTA DAY

11:30 Wayne Vander Superheroes Wheel

12:00 Upshot Silks

13:00 Wayne Vander Superheroes Wheel

14:00 Paws for Thoughts – Dog Agility

15:00 Stannage Stunt Team

16:00 Upshot Silks

17:00 Wayne Vender Superheroes Wheel

18:00 Paws for Thoughts – Dog Agility

19:00 Stannage Stunt Team

 

Throughout the day you will find:

Birds Of Prey,

Street Food

Funfair,

Bars
Trade Stands

18:00-19:00 Balloons Launch

22:00-22:30 Night Glow

22:30-22:45 Firework Display

Sunday 27TH June – Family Fun Day

11:30 Wayne Vander Superheroes Wheel

12:00 Paws for Thoughts – Dog Agility

13:00 Stannage Stunt Team

14:00 Upshot Silks

15:00 Wayne Vander Superheroes Wheel

16:00 Paws for Thoughts – Dog Agility

17:00 Stannage Stunt Team

18:00 Upshot Silks

19:00 Wayne Vander Superheroes Wheel

 

Birds Of Prey

Street Food

Funfair,

Bars

Trade Stands

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO BALLOONS AT THE SUNDAY EVENT

Hot air balloon flights, tethering and night glow are weather dependent.
Balloon programme times are subject to change on the day
due to weather conditions.

Event programme time slots could be subject to change on the day
due to weather conditions.

All balloon flights are weather dependent, keep your eye on the page for updates.

www.facebook.com/CheltenhamBalloonFiesta/