Dalton hot air balloon festival 2023

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Visitors and families

Two majestic mass flights punctuate the days of the GEMAB with activities on the ground and in the air for the whole family. The most intense experience: a first flight in a hot air balloon!

Pilots and crews

They come from all over the world to participate in the take-offs, the pilots’ parade and the big take-off in line. They gather every two years at the Chambley airfield to share unforgettable moments.

Companies and local authorities

The event is a great communication operation for our partner companies and local authorities. Every customer, prospect, partner and employee is received in an extraordinary setting.

Organisation and volunteers

GEMAB represents the best of social, cultural and generational diversity. More than 400 volunteers and members of the organisation work together to create this 10-day festival.

A unique event in the world

More than 30 years ago, it was a gamble that should have had no tomorrow because it was designed to be unique.

Today, the Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons has become a world-renowned institution, being the largest gathering of hot air balloons in the world.

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27augAll DayAbingdon Summer FestivalEvent Type HybridAbingdon Airfield, Dalton Barracks, Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, OX13 6JQ Event Organized ByXplosive EventsFlying Display Director:R5 Air Displays Ltd

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Make magical memories with your friends and family!​

​Bring a Picnic with your Family and Friends and Enjoy Majestic Hot Air Balloons and Incredible Showcase Firework Displays by guest display companies.

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Xplosive Events

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Flying Display Director

R5 Air Displays Ltd

Participating Aircraft

Civilian Flying Displays

Schweizer S300C – OTTO the Helicopter – O’Brien’s Flying Circus
Pitts S-2S Special  – Rich Goodwin Airshow

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Friese Ballonfeesten is a beautiful event held annually in July at Joure in the north of the Netherlands. Over five days, the festival offers 35 hot air balloons, several night glow shows, ten food trucks, two music scenes, and six funfair rides. What's more, the admission and activities are free of charge. By all means, the festival makes for a perfect chance to let your hair down and have some fun with family and friends.

The hot air balloons at Friese Ballonfeesten are like nowhere else. Next to the standardly shaped ones, prepare to see some of the most unexpected figures, such as Van Gogh's head, Ronald McDonald, a huge motorcyclist, a battery, or an ice cream cone. The launches are planned at the Nutsbaan at 8 pm. More details are available on the official website of the event noted in the External Resources below.

The first Ballonfeesten in Joure was in 1986. Thanks to an unexpected success, the event became an annual celebration, and Joure was nicknamed the Balloon City. Today, Friese Ballonfeesten lures around 20,000–25,000 visitors yearly, which makes it one of the most significant ballooning events across the country.

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