The hot air balloons are returning to the Northampton Town Festival on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of July 2020. Back for the 5th year, this year has something extra special with another day added!

We’re kicking off the weekend on Friday evening with Balloons, Tunes and Fireworks, followed by The Big Balloon Fiesta Day Saturday with even more hot air balloons, and Family Fun Day Sunday.

With thrilling live arena entertainment, funfair, independent traders, Saturday night fireworks display, food, drink and much, much more.

Friday 3rd July- 16:00-23:00
Balloons, Tunes and Fireworks 

Opening at 4pm, Friday is going to kick start an amazing weekend with an evening balloon takeoff and glow (weather dependent) and there is a spectacular line up of Tribute Bands to keep you singing all night long, including:

Andrew Browning as George Michael
I’m Every Whitney
Johnny 2Bad
UB40 Show

Finally, finish Friday night with a bang and a huge firework display!

Saturday 4th July 11:00-23:00- The BIG Balloon Fiesta
12 hours of amazing entertainment!

The Big Balloon Fiesta will be starting for all you early birds with the morning ascent at sunrise (weather dependent). Gates open at 11am and it’s 12 hours of non-stop fun beginning as soon as you walk in!

The giant funfair will be returning- remember to look out for the iconic big wheel.

Throughout the day, there will be a whole array of live entertainment from:

Bold Dog
Paws for Thought
Stunt Monkey
Clown Bluey
Community Projects
Birds of Prey

On the music stage, there will be some amazing classic covers of your favourite songs from:

Reyonce
Steptacular
The Coldplayer

Each day is £2.50 entry fee, kids under a meter go free.
CAR PARK £5

You will be able to come and go on the same day, a wristband or stamp will be provided.

*Picnics and soft drinks are permitted but strictly NO ALCOHOL or glass*.

*Balloon Flying 06.00 – 08.00 (Weather permitting) people are welcome to come and view the morning flights*
*All balloon flights are weather dependent*
*Any updates will be announced on the Facebook page*