Strathaven Balloon Festival

The annual Strathaven Balloon Festival returns for 2025 taking place on the weekend of August 22nd to 24th in Strathaven's John Hastie Park!

About Strathaven Balloon Festival

	22nd Aug 2025 to 24th Aug 2025
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	Strathaven Park Strathaven Park Glasgow Road, Strathaven ML10 6LZ
	This is a free event
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Listed Under Family and Kids Events / Community Events / Dance Events / Days Out Events / Food and Drink Events / Gala Days Events / Music Events / Outdoor Events

Balloons arrive on Friday and, if the weather allows, there will be balloon flights on that Friday evening, just after 6.00pm.

Saturday & Sunday at around 6.00am: Balloon launches. (Weather Permitting) Be up early to see them!

Saturday & Sunday, just after 6.00pm: Balloon Launches (Weather Permitting).

Saturday & Sunday @ 4PM: The Sky Masters, From Skydive Strathallan (Weather Permitting)

Saturday Evening, just after 9.00pm: Our Spectacular Evening Glow!

Throughout Saturday and Sunday, from 12.00pm, there will be all sorts of entertainment in the park, during our Family Fun Day: Live music, a fun fair, stalls galore, classic vehicles and much, much more. We will also (weather permitting) tether Hot Air Balloons in the arena.
You will find a full list of events and times in the Souvenir Programme

Every Programme sold helps us to make the Strathaven Balloon Festival possible each year. In addition, many spectators support the event by kind donation and this is very much appreciated. Programmes are available online (pdf) and at the festival

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