Strathaven Balloon Competition will go forward on the finish of the month and locals can benefit from the enjoyable totally free.
The occasion will likely be held from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28 at Strathaven Park, a spread of leisure will likely be out there for guests to get pleasure from on the Saturday and Sunday, together with music, dancers, birds of prey, a enjoyable honest and a spread of stalls.
Scorching air balloons are set to reach on the Friday of the competition, and climate allowing, there will likely be balloon flights after 6pm.
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There will even be balloon launches on the Saturday and Sunday round 6.30am and simply after 6pm (climate allowing).
The Sky Masters from Skydive Strathallan will likely be on the park on Saturday and Sunday at 3pm to skydive and exhibit their abilities.
On the Saturday night, the ‘Night Glow’ will start the place spectators will be capable to see vibrant balloons gentle up within the backdrop of the evening sky.
Raffle tickets will likely be out there and prizes embody an opportunity to fly in a sizzling air balloon.
The Strathaven Balloon competition started in 1999 and now attracts over 30,000 guests over the weekend of occasions. The competition is funded by donations and sponsorships.
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