The first two photos are from the very 1st Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta program in 1979. The last two are from last year's fiesta in 2023, the 45th! The programe cover and flying out of the fiesta. Thanks to Paul Churchill for the pictures from the 1979 program.

More Throwback pictures from the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 🎈 1980, 1987, 1997, 2003 press launch

"Bristol without balloons would be like London without red buses, Laurel without Hardy, Morecambe without Wise" -John Christopher 1986, 1994, 1997, 2010

Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Through The Years 1979- 1989 photo album link below... facebook.com/share/p/nssfWk…

Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Through The Years 1990 - 1999 photo album link below. facebook.com/share/p/xUNjqt…

Bristol Balloon Fiesta Throught The Years photo album 2000 - 2010 link below. facebook.com/share/p/otHGhT…

Bristol Balloon Fiesta Through The Years 2011 - 2023 photo album link below. facebook.com/share/p/V4zDPL…

Throwback to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 1994. 🎈

Throwback to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 2000 🎈

Throwback to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 2004, press launch from Eastville Park. 🎈

Lots of new videos uploaded to the channel in the last week. All in 4K ultra HD. A feast of special shapes (featuring Joycam Lips, J&B Whisky and Lloyds TSB) and Bristol ballooning! And what better way to get in the mood for the fiesta! youtube.com/@mjballooning

Throwback to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 1983 🎈

This weekend is Longleat Icons of the Sky, below is a look back at other ballooning events at Longleat over the years. 🎈

Welcome to part 1 of this special three-part blog series where we uncover the best special shape hot air balloons ever created. Special shape balloons are unique - there are no two the same. Whether it’s a product replica such as a beer bottle or… 👉 mjballooning.com/blog/balloonin…

This year, we wanted to expand on the opportunities to engage with the world of ballooning. So, for the 2025 fiesta in partnership with Albert Goodman, we’re excited to introduce… In The Clouds! An experience where you can step inside and explore a cold-inflated balloon! #BIBF2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 | 12/04/25 - Miracle Man Special Shape Inflation The Miracle Man rises again – his first inflation in 18 years, and his very first on UK soil! Filmed at Ashton Court, Bristol in stunning 4K detail, captured like never before. 👉 youtu.be/iSHgIUI8RtQ?si…

Throwback to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 1995 🎈

Launching from Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 2025 🎈

Two retro shaoes from the Bristol Balloon Collectors at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fiesta 🎈

Merry Christmas to all followers. 🎅