Strathaven Balloon Festival will once again be held in the award winning Strathaven Park this year as the event is set to take place this month between 25-27 August.
Balloons will arrive on Friday, and weather permitting there will be flights in the evening after 6pm with an action-packed weekend in store for those who are heading along.
Admission to the event is absolutely free with programmes for the event available to purchase in local stores with their proceeds contributing to putting the festival on each year.
1. Get there early!
At around 6.30am on Saturday and Sunday, balloon launches will begin (weather permitting). | Strathaven Balloon Festival
2. Flying truck
An example of one of the balloons which was tethered in the arena during the festival weekend in 2022. | Strathaven Balloon Festival
3. Pilots
A number of various pilots and balloons will be in attendance at the festival this year. | Strathaven Balloon Festival
4. Family fun day
During the family fun day there will be live music, a fun fair, stalls galore, classic vehicles and much, much more. | Strathaven Balloon Festival