As one of the world’s largest special shape hot air balloon businesses, some of the buoyant designs at this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will most likely have come from MJ Ballooning.

In anticipation of this year’s event, Bristol 24/7 met with owner Matt Joyce, 25, from Fishponds, who has helmed the brand for six years. As a child, Matt was inspired by gazing at the balloon-filled ...

Discover everything about the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025, including flight times, exciting activities, and the complete line-up of events.Bristol Balloon Fiesta celebrates the city’s rich heritage in ...

A ‘MAJOR scheme’ to improve the condition of the A370 Main Road in Flax Bourton began yesterday (July 8). The work, which will be completed in phases, will see improvements to the stretch between ...

It was hard not to be swept up in the furore that Bristol faced when its links to the transatlantic slave trade were laid ...

The incredible 143ft tall Oggy the Friendly Dragon will make his first Bristol appearance all the way from the New Mexico City, which is also famed for its balloon fiesta). Oggy will join firm ...

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has unveiled its 2025 programme, featuring some novel new events. About 500,000 people are set to descend on Bristol to watch more than 100 hot air balloons fill ...

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has unveiled its 2025 programme, featuring some new events. About 500,000 people are set to descend on Bristol to watch more than 100 hot air balloons fill the ...

Oct. 3—Saturday, Oct. 5 5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show 6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show 6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow 7 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 7 a.m. Mass Ascension 8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving ...

For a second and final time this year, a spectacular night glow lit up the sky last night (August 10) at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

The 46th Bristol International Balloon Festival kicks off this weekend, with 120 hot air balloons expected to take flight. Although it is one of Europe's biggest balloon festivals, it didn't start ...