Telford Balloon Fiesta is back during August Bank Holiday and is set to be bigger, brighter, and more exciting than ever! Taking place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August 2025, this unmissable event promises high-flying thrills, family-friendly activities, and free entertainment all weekend long in the heart of Telford Town Park’s QEII Arena.Friday Night Glow – A magical start to the weekend. The festivities kick off on Friday 22 August with the iconic Night Glow. Expect live music, family fun and entertainment all evening – before the skies light up with a mesmerising display of glowing hot air balloons set to music. This event is ticketed, with sales opening in July 2025 – so mark your calendar! Last year sold out quickly. Weekend Line-up: The Telford Balloon Fiesta Weekender runs on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August, from 12pm–7pm each day. Expect action-packed displays in the QEII Arena, including:The Wings Parachute Team flying in at 12 noon both daysStanage Stunt Team performing jaw-dropping tricksBalloon tethering displays – get up close to the balloonsAnd for the little ones, the Kids Zone is full of excitement:Animatronic dinosaursStorm In a Tea Cup CircusEmma’s DonkeysCreative workshops and craftsArchery and Crazy GolfBoardroom Café “have-a-go” activitiesLive music from 12–6pm, tasty food and drink stalls, and a dedicated Montessori Rainbow zone for feeding and changing make this a relaxed day out for the whole family.Sunday also includes the Telford Community Carnival Day, with a vibrant parade, community showcases, and participatory dance workshops to get involved in!Weather permitting, balloon launches will take place at 6am and 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday – a breath-taking sight worth setting your alarm for.#Summer25 #FamilyFestivals #LowCostFamily #FreeFamily We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.