Telford Balloon Fiesta bigger and better than ever
Record numbers of 50,000 people turned out at this year’s Telford Balloon Fiesta, it has been announced.
The hugely popular annual event drew in the big crowds over the three day event, which kicked off with a Night Glow spectacular on 22 August ahead of a weekend of family fun on the Saturday and Sunday.
Telford & Wrekin Council organise the event and say this year proved to be biggest and best yet.
Councillor Lee Carter, Leader of the Council, said:
“We enjoyed an amazing weekend with four balloon flights, a packed entertainment programme including live music and have-a-go activities plus a sell-out Night Glow. With 50,000 visitors attending over the weekend there was a fantastic atmosphere in the arena, with families and friends enjoying the opportunity to get together and share fun experiences and we look forward to putting on more great events and occasions for people to enjoy in Telford. We are absolutely committed to continuing to arrange and fund events that bring our Borough together and showcase what an amazing place we live in.
Councillor Angela McClements, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Tourism, Culture & the Arts said:
“The event has really grown in 2025 with new entertainment including new TeenZone to compliment the Kidszone and the Telford Community Carnival on the Sunday was once again an amazing spectacle of colour and music.
With over twenty balloons flying at each launch residents across the Borough were able to spot the balloons flying over and enjoy sharing their photos on social media – we have had such positive feedback from residents and visitors to the event and we would like to thank all who came along to be part of it.
“As well as the entertainment enjoyed by families we can’t underestimate the economic boost the event provides too and I know those traders involved as part of the event were delighted and it was great to see the extra footfall across the park and Southwater.”
The next Telford & Wrekin Council event will take place this weekend (12 to 14 September) with the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival which includes the Coracle Regatta, Open Day, walks and Family Dog Show.