...And the long wait is finally over! The media releases for the upcoming 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is finally out!!!! Mark your calendars as the Pampanga skies literally becomes rainbow colored and much more... February 9-12 are your option dates. So what's going to happen on these dates? Here are the events schedules (subject to changes though as it is still quite early). Highlighted in red are those I am very much interested in seeing.
February 9
THURS FIRST FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition 7:00-7:30AM
Ultra-Light Aircraft Formation Flying 7:40-8:30AM
Ultra-Light Bomb Dropping Audience Participation 8:30-9:30PM
Skydiving Exhibition 9:30-10:00AM
Kite Flying Exhibition 10:00-11:00AM
AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition 11:00AM-1:30PM
Sky Diving Exhibition 1:30-2:00PM
Army Jeep Club Demonstration 2:00-2:45PM
RC Demonstration Flying 3:45-4:30PM
Rocketry Demonstration 4:30-5:00PM
Ultra light Formation Flying 5:00-5:20PM
Hot Air Balloon Fly-In 5:20-6:00PM
February 10 FRI SECOND FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition 7:00-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Flyby 7:40-8:30AM
Aerobatic Flight Display 8:30-9:30AM
RC Helicopter Show 9:30-9:50AM
AOPA Aircraft Flyby 9:50-10:30AM
AOPA Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 10:30-11:30AM
Skydiving Exhibition 11:00-11:30AM
Ultralight Airplane Bomb Dropping 11:30AM-12:30PM
Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition 12:30-1:30PM
Fire Fighting Exhibition 1:30-2:30PM
Sky Diving exhibition 2:15-3:00PM
Aerobatic Show 3:00-3:15PM
Rocketry Demonstration 4:00-4:30PM
Paragliding Exhibition 4:30-5:15PM
Hot Air Balloon Flights 5:30-6:00PM
Aviator’s Ball 7:00 pm
February 11 SAT THIRD FIESTA DAY Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition 7:00-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Flyby 7:40-8:30AM
Aerobatic Flight Display 8:30-9:30AM
Search And Rescue Flying Exhibition 9:30-10:00AM
AOPA-P, 10:00-10:30AM
Sky Diving Exhibition 10:30-11:00AM
AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition 11:00AM-12:30PM
Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition 12:30-1:30PM
Ultralight Flying Display 1:30-2:30PM
Citation Mustang fly-by 2:30-3:15PM
Skydiving Exhibition 3:15-3:45PM
Aerobatic display 3:45-4:30PM
Rocketry Demonstration 4:30-5:00PM
Ultralight Fly By 5:00-5:30PM
RC Airplane Flying Demonstration 5:30-5:45PM
Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:45-6:15PM
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow 6:45-7:30PM
February 12 SUN LAST FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition 7:00-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Flyby 7:30-8:30AM
AOPA-P, 8:30-9:30AM
RC Helicopter Show 9:30-10:00AM
Helicopter Flying Exhibition 10:00-10:30AM
Sky Diving Exhibition 10:30-11:00AM
AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition 11:00AM-12:30PM
Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition 12:30-1:30PM
Ultralight Flying Display 1:30-2:30PM
RC Airplane Flying Demonstration 2:30-3:00PM
Aerobatic Exhibition 3:00-4:00PM
Rocketry Demonstration 4:00-4:45PM
Search and Rescue Exhibition 4:45-5:30PM
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow 5:30-6:45PM
Crew and Awards Night Party 7:30PM
Tickets
are available at the CDC Tourism Promotions Office. For more
information please look for Ms. Sol Cabigting or Ms. Ellen Lorenzo through
tel nos.: (045).599.6235/09163123241/
FAQs (From philballoonfest.com)
Q. Where is the exact location of the event?
A. Inside Clark Air Field in Pampanga. As you enter the main gate, just follow the big road leading to the event grounds.
A. Inside Clark Air Field in Pampanga. As you enter the main gate, just follow the big road leading to the event grounds.
Q. If I want to avoid traffic at the main gate, is there any other way to enter Clark?
A. Yes you can enter thru SCTEX North, SCTEX South, Friendship Gate and SapangBato. For details, you can check out Clark’s website at http://www.visitclark.com/gettingtoclark.html
A. Yes you can enter thru SCTEX North, SCTEX South, Friendship Gate and SapangBato. For details, you can check out Clark’s website at http://www.visitclark.com/gettingtoclark.html
Q. Is there an entrance fee?
A. A P200 per person contribution to the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Foundation allows you to stay in the event site for the whole day. The foundation utilizes these funds for organizing the show and for sending less privileged high school graduates aspiring to take a career in aviation.
A. A P200 per person contribution to the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Foundation allows you to stay in the event site for the whole day. The foundation utilizes these funds for organizing the show and for sending less privileged high school graduates aspiring to take a career in aviation.
Q. Where can I purchase entrance coupons?
A. You can purchase entrance coupons at the gate, at any SM Ticketnet outlet, or at ROX Bonifacio Global City and ROX Marquee Mall Clark.
A. You can purchase entrance coupons at the gate, at any SM Ticketnet outlet, or at ROX Bonifacio Global City and ROX Marquee Mall Clark.
Q. What time should I go?
A. It is advisable to be there early. 5am would be an ideal time for you to be at the main entrance so you can avoid the crowd and see the morning flights of the balloons.
A. It is advisable to be there early. 5am would be an ideal time for you to be at the main entrance so you can avoid the crowd and see the morning flights of the balloons.
Q. What day should I go?
A. Everyday is exciting for everyone. All the aerial activities happen every day so it doesn’t matter which day you go.
A. Everyday is exciting for everyone. All the aerial activities happen every day so it doesn’t matter which day you go.
Q. Are the balloons flying everyday?
A. Yes. Weather permitting, the balloons will take of at around 6:30 everyday from Thursday to Sunday.
A. Yes. Weather permitting, the balloons will take of at around 6:30 everyday from Thursday to Sunday.
Q. Do they also fly in the afternoon?
A. Yes but only on Thursday and Friday. The balloons do a fly-in wherein they try to fly back into the main grounds. On Saturday and Sunday, we will do a NIGHT GLOW. This is when the balloons stay on the ground but will inflate beautifully together in the evening. It’s something one shouldn’t miss.
A. Yes but only on Thursday and Friday. The balloons do a fly-in wherein they try to fly back into the main grounds. On Saturday and Sunday, we will do a NIGHT GLOW. This is when the balloons stay on the ground but will inflate beautifully together in the evening. It’s something one shouldn’t miss.
Q. Can I ride the balloon?
A. Yes but it’s on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will need to line up at the Information Booth early in the morning to register for a balloon ride. A contribution of $200 per person for fuel and pilot’s expenses is required. Children should be at least 10 years old to ride.
A. Yes but it’s on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will need to line up at the Information Booth early in the morning to register for a balloon ride. A contribution of $200 per person for fuel and pilot’s expenses is required. Children should be at least 10 years old to ride.
Q. What other activities can I see aside from the balloons?
A. If you check out the schedule of activities, it’s a whole day of fun flying. After the balloons take off, the other aerial exhibitions follow like skydiving, paragliding, aerobatics, ultralight flights, RC aircraft displays, professional kite exhibitions and more!
A. If you check out the schedule of activities, it’s a whole day of fun flying. After the balloons take off, the other aerial exhibitions follow like skydiving, paragliding, aerobatics, ultralight flights, RC aircraft displays, professional kite exhibitions and more!
Q. Can I try the activities?
A. Yes, just register at the Information Booth for schedules and availabilities.
A. Yes, just register at the Information Booth for schedules and availabilities.
Q. Can I bring small children?
A. It’s an event for the whole family so bring your grandparents and your kids too! Children 2 years old and below can enter for free.
A. It’s an event for the whole family so bring your grandparents and your kids too! Children 2 years old and below can enter for free.
Q. Can I bring in food?
A. Yes but why hassle yourself. Inside are 50+ food concessionaires who serve delectable Pampanga dishes. Freshly cooked! All your favorite fast food chains will be there as well.
A. Yes but why hassle yourself. Inside are 50+ food concessionaires who serve delectable Pampanga dishes. Freshly cooked! All your favorite fast food chains will be there as well.
Q. Can we do a field trip for my school?
A. Absolutely! This is one of the most educational activities your school can enjoy. In the past years, schools come in busloads. You can also call us for a free educational tour inside the grounds.
A. Absolutely! This is one of the most educational activities your school can enjoy. In the past years, schools come in busloads. You can also call us for a free educational tour inside the grounds.
Q. If my company is interested to sponsor the event, what are your requirements?
A. For interested sponsors, you can email us at info@philballoonfest.net or call 384-0085.
A. For interested sponsors, you can email us at info@philballoonfest.net or call 384-0085.
A. For booth concessionaires, you can email us at flymarket@philballoonfest.net or call 384-0085.
---------------------------------------------------------------------PHOTOs From last 2 consecutive years:
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| 2010 show with muy familia |
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| me with my siblings Aica (left) and Jan (right) |
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| early morning sunshine |
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| One of 2010's best balloons |
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| Turtle power! |
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| 2010 event also had this nice statue |
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| My nephew, Andrei becoming a pilot |
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| 2011 crowd...brrr was that morning |
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| whatta crowd! |
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| my car-----how i wish |
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| I had to had this shot moment |
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| eating al fresco... nice one |
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| My Ultraman Plane |
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| See you this year guys! |
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