northampton balloon festival

tw1nklestar

just to let anyone local know the balloon fest is on from the 18th-20th august and is a brilliant free day out - they run a cheap park and ride service but the bus routes run right near. I go every year and look forward to it a brilliant free day out for all of the family :T - for those with some extra pennies there is a beer tent :beer: but those of us into money saving take our own in our picnic bag :A

chirpy007

Have to agree, we have been before and its been great.

Sallys_Savings

Thanks, I mean to go every year but I always miss the dates its on.
Always watching it on the about anglia news after its been on lol

poorbutgettingricher

have to agree too, but living just outside of the town usually get a impressive view without stepping out of the garden!!! so saving even more money

fannyadams

The balloons usually come over our house and I get the kids out to watch.
Any truth in the rumour that the organisers couldn't get a music license this year?
shame coz they usually have some great bands on.
The evening glow to music is always a treat, be a bit quiet though if the music isn't allowed...

poorbutgettingricher

ive not heard that rumor, but as the local council organise it, id assume its something to do with the costs.

full-time-mum

poorbutgettingricher wrote:

have to agree too, but living just outside of the town usually get a impressive view without stepping out of the garden!!! so saving even more money

We often go and don't usually spend anything. We park in the streets between the county ground and the race course. Walk in, take a picnic and go in search of the corporate freebies that are usually available. Best free event I've ever been to.

We got lucky this year and went Friday evening - so actually so one of the only launches - fantastic.

What was your all time favourite?

OH likes the underwear ones this year. Rupert and Caramel bunny are up there in my list, but I always had a soft spot for the pylon - haven't seen that for years - mores the pity!