Balloons Over Basingstoke 2009

Details

Balloons Over Basingstoke is the borough's biggest and brightest family event attracting up to an estimated 50,000 visitors.

It has been running under its current name and format since 1996, but the event began as long ago as 1990. The balloons weekend has since grown and grown with numerous conventional and special shaped balloons on display.

The event will kick off with the ever popular Night Glow on the Friday night where balloons come to life with sound and light.

The weekend will include mass balloon launches (weather permitting), arena acts and activities for the whole family.

When

31 July 2009 - 02 August 2009

Where

War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, RG21 4AH

Time

Programme

Friday 31 July

Compere Heart FM

6pm Event Opens
Mass Balloon Launch
9.45pm approx Nightglow (subject to weather and light conditions) - a spectacular show of glowing balloons choreographed to music with lasers and pyrotechnics.

Saturday 1 August

6am Mass Balloon Launch*
12 noon Event Opens
Balloon tethering throughout the day

Arena Acts Show Times

Time	Act
12:40 – 13:00	Team M.A.D.
13:15 – 13:45	Hawk Experience
14:00 – 14:30	Jason Smyth Adrenalin Tour
14:45 – 15:05	Team M.A.D.
15:20 – 15:50	Hawk Experience– Eagle and Vulture Show
16:05 – 16:35	Jason Smyth Adrenalin Tour

6pm Mass Balloon Launch*

Sunday 2 August

6am Mass Balloon Launch*
12 noon Event Opens –
Balloon tethering and street theatre and walkabouts throughout the day

Arena Acts Show Times

Time	Act
12:40 – 13:00	Team M.A.D.
13:15 – 13:45	Hawk Experience
14:00 – 14:30	Jez Avery
14:45 – 15:05	Team M.A.D.
15:20 – 15:50	Hawk Experience – Eagle and Vulture Show
16:05 – 16:35	Jez Avery

6pm Mass Balloon Launch*

*Balloon Launches are subject to weather conditions and times may vary

Arena Acts

1. Team Mad

The UK's most established and successful Mountain bike Stunt Team that began in 1986. Since then the team has performed all over the world for many prestigious clients.

2. Hawk Experience

The Eagle & Vulture Show combines an amusing and educational commentary, with a sensational flying display from a selection of beautiful and unusual birds, together with plenty of audience participation. Chris O'Donnell and his feathery friends are guaranteed to entertain and amuse any audience.

3. Jason Smyth Adrenalin Tour (Saturday only)

Starring ex world championship motocross rider Jason Smyth performing motorcycle stunts. The display is crammed with spectacular tricks on various quad bikes and motorbikes and is unique.

4. Jez Avery (Sunday only)

Jez Avery is born from the original era of two-wheeled stunt riding. World class PRO BMX, Trials & Mountain bike rider turned Stunt-Show performer, Jez is extremely experienced and a well rounded stunt man. With numerous Guinness World Records under his belt through-out his inspiring career and endless TV & Magazine appearances, Jez Avery will amaze any audience.

Other attractions open throughout the weekend:

Millers Ark Travelling Farm
Craft and Gift Marquee
Crafty Arty Children’s Craft Workshops.
Music Workshops
Funfair
Giant Inflatables
Simulator
Trade stands
Catering outlets
Bar

Cost

Free

Access

Disabled parking on-site or at Crossborough Hill car park

Contact

Tel: 01256 844844
email: events@basingstoke.gov.uk