Thursday, February 9, 2017

How to go to the Fiesta

Clark is approximately 86km north of Manila and may be reached by land or air. 2011 Clark Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held in the Omni Aviation Complex.

By Public Transport
Public buses are available daily. Take a Victory Liner bus bound for DAU, PAMPANGA. Alight at the terminal and walk a bit towards the highway where taxis, jeepneys, and tricycles are available – all of which can take you to Clark gate. From there, take another jeep and ask the driver to drop you off at the Balloon Fiesta at Omni Aviation. Walk to entrance gates.

Via Car
Take the North Luzon Expressway from Manila and exit at DAU, MABALACAT CITY, PAMPANGA. After your exit, a left turn towards Angeles City, and a little Angeles City/Dau traffic, will bring you to within an easy right turn of the Clark Zone itself.

The trip should take about an hour and a half from Manila without heavy traffic.

Clark may also be reached via the new Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). From the North Luzon Expressway, continue the drive leading to the SCTEX exit.  You may use either the CLARK NORTH INTERCHANGE (Panday Pira access road near Nayong Pilipino) or CLARK SOUTH INTERCHANGE (near Yokohama and Clark Main Gate) to enter Clark.

By Air
You can hop on regular commercial flights to Clark International Airport. Carriers that land at Clark are Cebu Pacific Air, Air Asia, and Tiger Airways.

Don't miss seeing the hot air balloons!

Don't miss seeing the hot air balloons! Hot air balloons need COOL AIR and CALM WIND in order to be inflated and float. As early as 5 AM, you can watch the pilots and crew prepare and inflate the balloons. And then the balloons will lift off around 6-7 AM, with the chase crew in 4x4s following after them! The next time you can see them is around 6 PM when they fly in. And on the weekends, they will light up for the Night Glow! 

Visit https://clarkhotairballoon.blogspot.com/2017/02/21st-clark-hot-air-balloon-fiesta.html for the full schedule.

Please note that this all depends on favorable wind conditions. The schedule may change without prior notice.

Don't have your HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE tickets yet? You can still get them from the Fiesta Info Booth while supplies last! Gates and ticketing booths open by 4AM.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

21ST CLARK HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA SCHEDULES

Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival Schedule of Activities






SECOND FIESTA DAYFebruary 10, 2017 (Fri)
5:30- 6:15 AMTwinz Paramotor Light Show by Anthony & Timothy Green
6:20- 6:35 AMSkydiving Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AMHare and Hound Hot Air Balloon Flight
7:30- 8:00 AMTwinz Synchronized Paramotor Exhibition
8:00- 8:30 AMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
8:30- 8:45 AMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
8:45- 9:00 AMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
9:00-10:00 AMACFC Ultralight / Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights and Flour Bombing
9:30- 10:00 AMDrifting by Auto Craft and Race Car Performance by FFG All Stars
10:00- 10:30 AMModel Airplane Show
10:30- 11:30 AMGen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
11:30- 12:00 AMDrifting by Autocraft and Race Car Performance by FFG All Stars
12:00- 12:30 PMKAP Kite Flying Exhibtion
12:30- 1:00 PMAerobatic Glider Flight Performance
1:00- 2:00 PMGen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
2:00- 2:15 PMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
2:15- 2:30 PMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
2:30- 3:15 PMACFC Ultralight / Microlight Aircraft Formation Flight
3:15- 3:45 PMCoast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration
3:45- 4:00 PMHelicopter Flight Display by Jacob Cusi and Company
4:00- 4:30 PMModel Airplane Show
4:30- 5:30 PMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
5:30- 6:00 PMTwinz Paramotor Light Show by Anthony and Timothy Green
6:00- 6:30 PMHot Air Balloon Fly-In
6:30- 7:00 PMDrone Racing
THIRD FIESTA DAYFebruary 11, 2017 (Sat)
5:30- 6:15 AMTwinz Paramotor Light Show by Anthony & Timothy Green
6:20- 6:35 AMSkydiving Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AMHare and Hound Hot Air Balloon Flights
7:30- 8:00 AMTwinz Synchronized Paramotor Exhibition
8:00- 9:00 AMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
9:00- 9:30 AMModel Airplane Show
9:30 – 9:45 AMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
9:45-10:00 AMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
10:00-11:00 AMACFC Ultralight/Microlight aircraft formation flights and flour bombing
10:15-10:45 AMDrifting by AutoCraft and Race Car Performance by FFG All Stars
11:00-11:30 AMHelicopter flight Display by Jacob Cusi and Company
11:30- 12:00 PMCoast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration
12:00- 12:30 PMKAP Kite Flying Demonstration
12:30- 1:00 PMOmni & Air Link Fly By
1:00- 1:30 PMAerobatic Glider Flight Performance
1:30- 2:00 PMPrivate Aircraft Flyby by Former US Marine Pilot Robert T. Wagner, Call Sign “Preacher”
2:00- 3:00 PMModel Airplane Show
2:30- 3:30 PMGen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
3:30- 3:45 PMACFC Ultralight / Microlight aircraft formation flights
3:45- 4:00 PMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
4:00- 4:15 PMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
4:15- 5:15 PMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
5:15- 6:00 PMTwinz Paramotor Light Show
6:00- 7:00 PMHot Air Balloon Night Glow
6:00- 9:00 PMABS-CBN Concert
7:00- 7:30 PMDrone Racing
FOURTH FIESTA DAYFebruary 12, 2017 (Sun)
5:30- 6:15 AMTwinz Paramotor Light Show by Anthony and Timothy Green
6:20- 6:35 AMSkydiving Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AMHare and Hound Hot Air Balloon Flights
7:40- 8:15 AMTwinz Synchronized Paramotor Exhibition
8:15- 3:45 AMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
8:45- 9:30 AMACFC Ultralight / Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights and Flour Bombing
9:00- 9:30 AMDrifting by AutoCraft and Race Car Performance by FFG All Stars
9:30- 9:45 AMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
9:45- 10:00 AMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
10:00- 10:45 AMCoast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration
10:45- 11:15 AMGen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
11:15- 12:00 PMDrifting by Auto Craft and Race Car Performance by FFG All Stars
12:00- 12:30 PMAerobatic Glider Flight Performance
12:30- 1:30 PMOmni & Air Link Fly By
1:30- 2:00 PMKAP Flying Exhibition
2:00- 2:30 PMModel Airplane Show
2:30- 2:45 PMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
2:45- 3:00 PMHelicopter Display Show by Jacob Cusi and Company
3:00- 3:15 PMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
3:15- 3:45 PMModel Airplane Show
3:45- 4:15 PMACFC Ultralight / Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights
4:15- 5:15 PMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
5:15- 5:45 PMTwinz Paramotor Light Show
5:45- 7:00 PMHot Air Balloon Night Glow
6:00- 7:00 PMCultural Exchange Concert
7:00- 7:30 PMFireworks

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival Schedule of Activities

Open gates and National Anthem
Rise and shine early in the day so you can get your preferred spot to watch the festivities! We’re expecting lots of people to experience the fun Fiesta, so please be prepared to stand in line while waiting to go inside.

When gates open at 5AM, staff will verify your tickets and security personnel will check packages being brought in. Once inside, you can already visit the Fly Fiesta, have snacks at the food stalls, have sunrise selfies, and watch the hot air balloons being inflated.

Guests who bought Hot Air Balloon Ride tickets will enter the launch area. They can chat with the pilots as they prepare for their flights! VIP ticket holders will also be able to enter the balloon launch patio and the air-conditioned lounge.

Shortly after gates open, the Philippine Flag will be flown as the sun rises.

Morning Hot Air Balloon Flights
Get your cameras ready! If wind conditions are favorable, the hot air balloons lift off around 5:30-6AM.

Guests who bought Hot Air Balloon Ride tickets will be soaring high in their balloons!

Guests who purchased pre-nup photo shoot passes will be in the designated area at this time.

A full day of activities
It’s the Weekend of Everything that Flies! Paragliders, skydivers, radio controlled aircraft, dancing kites, and other aerial exhibitions will be taking turns in the sky. Don’t worry about aviation terms. Our hosts will be explaining them to you.

Guests who bought tickets for skydiving, paragliding, and aircraft flights will be enjoying their rides. VIP ticket holders can stay inside the air-conditioned lounge.

Meanwhile, on the ground, there’s lots to do! Try your hand at Oculus Archery or have fun with the animals at the Zoocobia booth. Fly kites. Go on a food trip at the food trucks and stalls. Visit exhibitors’ booths and you might win in their raffles and contests!

As we enjoy the Fiesta, please remember to keep the Fiesta grounds clean. Please do not litter. Let us throw trash in the proper places.

Note: Drones are not allowed during the Fiesta as it is an active airfield. Similarly, hoverboards are not allowed in the Fiesta grounds for the safety of our guests. Thank you.

Afternoon Hot Air Balloons Flights
The hot air balloons fly in around 5PM if that wind conditions are favorable.

On Feb 11 and 12, if wind conditions are favorable, the hot air balloons will be lighting up the evening sky at the Night Glow!

Grounds Close at 10PM
You can enjoy the grounds until 10PM. Camping in the Fiesta grounds after 10 PM is not allowed. Please clean as you go and throw the trash in the designated places. Thank you!

This page will be updated when the program is finalized. See you at the Fiesta!

FIRST FIESTA DAY
February 9, 2017 (Thurs)
6:10- 6:35 AMSkydiving Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AMHare and Hound Hot Air Balloon flight
7:30- 8:00 AMTwinz Synchronized Paramotor Exhibition
8:00- 8:30 AMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
8:30- 9:30 AMACFC Ultralight / Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights and Flour Bombing
9:30- 10:30 AMDrifting by Auto Craft and Race Car Performance by FFG All Stars
10:30-10:45 AMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
10:45-11:00 AMFormer British Red Devils Sky Diving Exhibition
11:00-11:30 AMModel Airplane Show
11:30-12:30 AMGen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
12:30-12:45 PMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
12:45-1:15 PMOmni & Air Link Fly By
1:15-1:30 PMCoast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration
1:30- 2:00 PMKAP Kite Flying Exhibition
2:00- 2:30 PMDrifting by Auto Craft and Race Car Performance by FFG All Stars
2:30- 3:00 PMModel Airplane Show
3:00- 4:00 PMACFC Ultralight / Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights and Flour Bombing
4:00- 4:15 PMHelicopter Flight Display by Jacob Cusi and Company
4:15- 4:30 PMSean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
4:30- 4:45 PMFormer British Red Devils Skydiving Exhibition
4:45- 5:30 PMPPHGA Tandem Paragliding
5:30- 6:00 PMTwinz Paramotor Light Show
6:00- 6:30 PMHot Air Balloon Fly-In
6:30- 7:00 PMDrone Racing

CLICK HERE FOR 2ND TO 4TH DAY SCHEDULES


Thursday, January 12, 2017

Tickets for 21st Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

General admission tickets are at Php 350.00 per person, good for one whole day of fun with friends and family! General admission tickets get you into the venue so you can watch the aerobatic exhibitions and the hot air balloon lift off and fly in. You can also enjoy the different aircraft displays, shops, and food that will be available.
There are several places you can get general admission tickets:

Through our online ticketing portal. A credit card will be needed for online purchases. Terms and conditions apply.

  1. SM TicketNet Online.
  2. Through SM Ticketnet outlets.
  3. At the gate during the event itself.
  4. At our offices at Air Ads Hangar, Andrews Avenue, Pasay City. Please call ahead at 8512450. Office hours:  9am- 4pm. 

Children below the height of 3 ft can enter for free. Senior citizens are entitled to a 20% discount by presenting the proper ID. Tickets have to be purchased at the gate for verification of senior citizen’s ID.

  • Premium Tickets
  • Get more during your visit to the Fiesta!
  • With our VIP passes, you can enjoy food and drink in our air conditioned lounge — right at the balloon launch field.
  • There are also tickets available to ride a hot air balloon, skydive, paraglide, or ride a Cessna. Please take note that ride tickets do not cover the entrance fee.
  • Premium tickets are be available through our online ticketing portal.
  • Currently, online payments are accepted through PayPal — a world-leader in online payment. To avail of this service, you have to be 18 years of age and have either a major credit- or debit card, or Paypal account. Terms and conditions apply.