The Evesham Balloon Festival 2010
THE EVESHAM Asparagus and Oakfield Mushroom Balloon Cups will be up for grabs by balloonists for the first time this year at the balloon festival.
More than 20 balloons will descend upon Evesham's riverside on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, June 12th and 13th when pilots will be challenged to use their skill and judgement to compete for the trophies, as well as keeping the balloonists moto alive "its just for fun".
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The event will also see the Evesham Asparagus Family Fun Run take place for a second time on Sunday the 13th June which will be officially started by Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.
On the Saturday a truely fun packed day is in store with dawn and dusk balloon launches, hovercraft displays and a fun fair on Crown Meadow. Live music will be provided by the likes of Dirty Old Folk, The Crazy 88s, The Irony, Ra Ra and the Vine Project and The Marabooboo Allstars.
As Saturday is the same day England's World Cup campaign kicks-off against the USA, the game will be broadcast live over the PA for those who want to keep in touch with what is going on. Finishing the evening off will be the spectacular Balloon Night Glow and Firework extravaganza, this display spectacular is a must see visual event for the Balloon Meet weekend, with balloons glowing and burners firing in the night sky in time to music.
Sunday sees the second dawn balloon launch, the continuation of the classic car and hovercraft displays, live music featuring the "W" Factor finalists, as well as the 5km Asparagus Family Fun Run which this year takes place in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance, so please come along and either show your support for the competitors or perhaps join in yourself.
The fun run starts at 12 noon and entry costs £5 adults and £1 for under 18s. Prizes will be on offer for both adults and children who turn up in fancy dress as well as themed teams taking part.
This is a free entry spectacular held and supported by Wychavon County Council, so we thank them for their continued support this event in the town of Evesham.
Please note that all ballon activities are weather dependant.