Organisers of Oswestry's Balloon Carnival are excited for the return of the popular event this weekend that will see the town's skies littered with hot air balloons.
Organisers of Oswestry's Balloon Carnival are excited for the return of the popular event this weekend that will see the town's skies littered with hot air balloons.The two-day event held in the picturesque Cae Glas Park will raise money for Nightingale House Hospice that provides specialist palliative care services to adults with life limiting illnesses across North Shropshire.
The carnival will see balloons of all shapes and sizes take to the skies - weather depending - but there will also be an array of other activities to keep visitors entertained.The balloon carnival will feature dance performances, bands and choirs, Punch and Judy shows, different workshops, and circus performances on Sunday. Some alpacas will also visit the park and appear at the event - set to be a popular attraction as well as a host of food and craft stalls.
Event organiser Lowri Sadler said:"I’m very much looking forward to it, it's an exciting event to be a part of.
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