Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Returns This March in a New Venue in Cavite
The annual aviation event of hot air balloons, paragliding, skydiving, helicopters, radio-controlled aircraft and more, Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Flying Carnival 2020 is happening this March 6 to 8 2020 at San Lazaro Leisure Park, Carmona, Cavite!
The longest-running annual aviation event in Asia–until when the organizers canceled last year’s festivities due to lack of “commitment from government partners,” is back at a new venue. Experience the magic of it all at San Lazaro Leisure Park, a 77-hectare land and home of the Manila Jockey Club.
The 23rd Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will feature multiple hot-air balloon rides, tandem paragliding, a helicopter ride as well as a show of aerobatic paragliding, formation sky diving, helicopter maneuvers, and radio-controlled aircraft! The event starts at 5:30 a.m. and gates close at 9:30 p.m. on all three days.
On the ground, activities include performances, contests, games, indoor food and item bazaar, and more to be announced. There will also be an Aviation Career Seminar tackling various topics in starting a career in aviation with speakers from the Air Force, commercial airlines, on homebuilt aircraft, and hot air balloons.
Bringing of picnic mats, chairs, cameras, and kites is allowed while camping materials, outside food, monobloc chairs, camera drones, hoverboards, and bikes are prohibited inside the Fiesta grounds.
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Flying Carnival 2020 starts from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 pm.
The VIP, Seminar, and Discovery Flight ticket rates are yet to be announced, while the entrance ticket tiers, now available at Ticketnet outlets and website are as follows:
- Economy Class Ticket for Php 500
- Fiesta Ground Access
- Business Class Ticket for Php 3,500
- Fiesta Ground Access
- Seminar and lecture hall access
- A 2nd-floor private viewing deck
- Lunch and snacks
- First Class Ticket for Php 6,500
- Priority entrance and an all-access pass
- A 3rd-floor Private Viewing Deck
- Breakfast and Lunch Buffet, Afternoon Tea
- Designated Parking
Looking forward to the event? Follow updates from their website and Facebook page. For sponsorship email marketing.philballoonfest@gmail.com, and for food or booth concessionaire email pihabf2020@gmail.com.
Details
What: Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta: Flying Carnival 2020
Where: San Lazaro Leisure Park, Governor’s Drive, Barangay Carmona, Cavite
When: March 6, 7, and 8, 2020. Gates open at 4:30 a.m., event starts at 5:30 p.m., Night Glow starts at 6:30 p.m., gates close at 9:30 p.m.
Ticket Details: Available at Ticketnet outlets and website. Tiers are as follows:
- Economy Class Ticket for Php 500
- Business Class Ticket for Php 3,500
- First Class Ticket for Php 6,500
Website: philballoonfest.net
Facebook: facebook.com/pihabf
Images grabbed from the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta website.
