Aerosaurus has confirmed its attendance for two local shows this summer. We shall be attending the Ashwater Agricultural Show in Devon on Saturday 16th August and Widecombe Fair on Tuesday September 9th.

Subject to weather we shall be flying out of both events in the afternoon. For more information call Aerosaurus on 01404 823102 or contact us via our contact page.

This annual event celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and it’s looking better than ever! Held at Ashton Court from the 7th to the 10th of August over 130 balloons will be attending the 4 day event.

The fiesta is the second largest annual hot air balloon festival in the world. Spectacular balloons of all shapes and sizes attend every year to a crowd of over half a million during the four days. This year make sure you’re there on Thursday the 7th for the mass assent of the special shaped balloons, this will commence from 6PM onwards and will feature balloons from all four continents.

The Red Arrows will also be making a display at the event. The 9 highly skilled R.A.F pilots will take to the skies on the Sunday (10th August) at 4PM onwards for a display guaranteed to amaze both the young and the old.

As per normal expect to spot balloons throughout the skies of Bristol. Entry to the event is free, official parking however must be brought in advance, if you wish to park at the event then book now to be in with a chance of winning return tickets with Continental Airlines to New York, in the U.S.A.

For More Information:
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Website
BBC Bristol- Balloon Fiesta
Bailey Balloons
PDF Flyer

That time of year has come again. The nights have got shorter and the wind is starting to shake Britain in its shallow waters.

So, in protest, balloon enthusiasts/pilots/crew are starting to head else where to seek their much needed adrenaline rushes. I myself am going to Filzmoos (south Austria) come January the 9th with Alba Balloons (a Scottish Balloon company). There I will be taking part in the annual Filzmoos International Balloon Festival.

Now as i sit here writing my blog entry in the office a wide grin appears on my face. I should perhaps tell you my age, only 19. That means every little ballooning adventure I go on currently is a notch on my belt. So being among the 40+ balloonists (mainly consisting of Austrian, German and other northern Europeans) is a big deal for me. So do you know what I say, “Bring on the British Winter!” and I tilt my hat to the ballooning community who, as always, continue to be friendly and welcoming to this young kid.

Click here-CNN report on Filzmoos Internation Balloon Festival.

During the August bank Holiday Aerosaurus Balloons went to the Tavistock Balloon Fiesta. We’d like to thank all at the Tavistock Lions and Round Table for our invitation and here’s a summary of how the weekend went.

Event Summary 2007

• All 6 slots available for the event were flown (Fri PM, Sat AM, Sat PM, Sun AM, Sun PM & Mon AM).

• 166 balloon ascents recorded over the weekend.

• 9 balloons participated in the Saturday evening Night Glow.

• 16 balloons tethered over the 4 days.

• Parachute drop by Royal Signals on the Saturday evening, all 4 jumpers landing back in the arena.

• Jonathan Dyer successfully gaining his instructor rating.

• The event attracted coverage from the BBC and ITV.

• Media Coverage

• BBC did 2 pre-recorded pieces, plus a live outside broadcast into Spotlight, the Friday night regional news programme for the South West, which attracts 1 million viewers.

• Extensive coverage in all the regional and local press.

•  Website attracted over 250,000 visitors in 6 months to 31st August 2007.

And not forgetting of course……

Arthur Street, owner of Aerosaurus Balloons, was presented with the 2006 BBAC Western Region Montgolfier Award “For Development of Ballooning in the South West”.