Three-day balloon festival takes off

16 August 2024

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The Balloon Festival will run until 18 August
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The three-day event returned to The Racecourse in Northampton
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Viking encampments are among the entertainment at the Balloon Festival
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Rides and a funfair have been organised to take place as part of the festival
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Circus workshops, acts and performances were enjoyed by visitors on the first day of the event

Dozens of colourful hot air balloons filled the sky as a balloon festival began in a county on Friday.

Northampton’s Balloon Festival returned to The Racecourse in Northampton.

The three-day event will include live entertainment, a funfair for all ages, a circus workshop, food stalls and fireworks after sunset.

The ticketed festival has been supported by Northampton Town Council and will run until 22:30 BST each day until 18 August.

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