English information

Breda Ballon Fiesta is one of the main events of the city of Breda. On August 27, 28 and 29, 2009 Breda will be Ballooning for the 24rd time.
Over 35 hot-air balloons, Dutch as well as foreign ones, will sail over the city and her surroundings, depending on the direction of the wind.

Furthermore every day sensational shows will be presented, like parachute jumping, kiteflying and mini ballooning.
And of course ‘kites in the dark’ will be part of the program.

All takes place at the Rietdijk sports grounds (next to the Texas Hoeve) in the district Haagse Beemden in Breda. Free entry.

After departure of the ordinary hot-air balloons special shapes will take off. Specialshapes are balloons with an exceptional design like a chicken, an union, Calimero or an orange. And of course very special; a huge turtle from Belgium will make its
first flight in Holland . On Friday and Saturday evening there will be candlelighting. For candlelighting about 10 balloons are lined up in the dark and will be enlightened by their blowers on the rhythm of music.This really looks like giant Chinese lanterns.

Other items on the Breda Ballon Fiesta program are parachute jumping ,a balloon competition for children, a demonstration of
paramoteurs.

Are you a pilot who wants to join, please send us an email with specifics of you and your balloon or fill in the entry form (downloadable from this site).

For only € 150,- a person you may experience a balloon ride yourself during the Breda Ballon Fiesta. You never watched from out of the sky that many balloons taking off before !

If you have any further questions please send an email: contact page.