Philippine International HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA 2015 Schedule of Events, Ticket Prices, How to Get There and Travel Tips

Are you ready for the HotAir Balloon Fiesta 2015?

Are you ready for this year's grand display of Hot Air Balloons? The 19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015 is set on February 12-15, 2015 at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. Here are the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015 Official Schedule of Activities, How to get there, Ticket Prices, Where to buy tickets, Where to stay and Where to Eat to help you plan your trip. Save the dates and witness the biggest aviation sports festival in the Philippines and the longest running balloon event in Asia! It will be a weekend of everything that flies!

19th Philippine International HotAir Balloon Fiesta Schedule of Activities and Events

DAY 1 - FEBRUARY 12, 2015

5:30- 6:15 AM RC Night flyers
6:20- 6:35 AM Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AM Hot Air Balloon flight
7:30- 8:15 AM Paragliding Exhibition
8:15- 9:15 AM Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights and Flour Bombing
9:15- 9:30 AM PT 13 Stearman Fly By and Aerobatic maneuvers
9:30- 9:45 AM Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:45-10:00 AM PNP Sky Diving Exhibition / Tandem Sky Jump
10:00-11:00 AM HK Remote Control Aerobatics show / RP RC Display
11:00-12:00 PM GA Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
12:00-12:15 PM Tandem Sky Jump
12:15- 1:15 PM Flight Schools flyby
1:15- 1:45 PM KAP / KTP Kite Flying Exhibition
1:45- 2:00 PM FEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry/RC Demonstration
2:00- 2:30 PM Car Drifting Display
2:30- 3:15 PM Radio-controlled model aircraft demonstration
3:15- 4:15 PM Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights and Flour Bombing
4:15- 4:30 PM PT13 Stearman
4:30- 4:45 PM Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
4:45- 5:00 PM Skydiving and Tandem jumping Exhibition
5:00- 5:45 PM Paragliding exhibition
5:45- 6:00 PM Hot Air Balloon Fly-In

DAY 2 - FEBRUARY 13, 2015

5:30- 6:15 AM RC Night flyers
6:20- 6:35 AM Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AM Hot Air Balloon flight
7:30- 8:15 AM Paragliding Exhibition
8:15- 8:30 AM Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
8:30- 9:00 AM Sky diving exhibition
9:00-10:00 AM Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights and Flour Bombing
10:00-11:00 AM Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration
11:00-12:00 PM Gen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
12:00-1:00 PM Car Drifting Display
1:00- 1:45 PM KAP / KTP Kite flying exhibition
1:45- 2:15 PM German aerobatic glider flight
2:15- 3:15 PM Gen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
3:15- 3:30 PM Sky-Diving Exhibition
3:30- 3:45 PM Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
3:45- 4:45 PM ACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft Formation Flight
4:45- 5:15 PM Radio-controlled Jet Turbine Model Aircraft Demonstration
5:15- 5:45 PM Paragliding/Exhibition
5:45- 6:30 PM Hot Air Balloon Fly-In

DAY 3 - FEBRUARY 14, 2015

5:30- 6:15 AM RC Night flyers
6:20- 6:35 AM Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AM Hot Air Balloon Flights
7:30- 8:00 AM Paragliding Exhibition
8:15- 9:15 AM Hong Kong RC aerobatic display / RP RC Display
9:15- 9:30 AM PT13 Stearman Aerobatic Show
9:30- 9:45 AM Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:45-10:00 AM Tandem Skydiving exhibition
10:00-11:00 AM Microlight aircraft formation flights and flour bombing
11:00-11:30 AM Helicopter flight display
11:30-12:00 PM Philippine Coast Guard Rescue Demonstration
12:00-12:30 PM KAP / KTP Kite Flying Demonstration
12:30- 1:00 PM Flight Schools flyby
1:00- 1:30 PM Winch-launched German aerobatic glider flight
1:30- 2:00 PM Private Aircraft Flyby
2:00- 3:00 PM Radio-controlled Jet Turbine Model Aircraft Demonstration
3:00- 3:30 PM Paragliding Tow Exhibition
3:30- 4:00 PM ACFC Ultralight / Microlight aircraft formation flights
4:00- 4:45 PM Gen Av Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
4:45- 5:00 PM Skydiving Exhibition / Tandem Sky Jump
5:00- 5:15 PM Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
5:15- 5:30 PM PT13 Stearman Aerobatic Show
5:30- 6:00 PM Paragliding Exhibition
6:00- 7:00 PM Valentines Day Hot Air Balloon Night Glow

DAY 4 - FEBRUARY 15, 2015

5:30- 6:15 AM RC Night flyers
6:20- 6:35 AM Philippine Flag jump
6:40- 7:40 AM Hot Air Balloon Flights
7:30- 8:00 AM Paragliding Exhibition
8:00- 9:00 AM Microlight aircraft formation flights and flour bombing
9:00- 9:15 AM PT13 Stearman Aerobatic Show
9:15- 9:30 AM Meynard Halili / Aerobatic Show
9:30- 9:45 AM Tandem Skydiving Exhibition
9:45- 10:15 AM PCG Heli- Demo
10:15-11:15 AM GA Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
11:15- 12:00 PM Car Drifting demonstration
12:00- 12:30 PM German aerobatic glider flight
12:30- 1:30 PM Flight Schools flyby
1:30- 2:00 PM KAP / KTP Flying Exhibition
2:00- 2:45 PM Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration
2:45- 3:00 PM Skydiving Exhibition
3:00- 3:15 PM PT13 Stearman Aerobatic Show
3:15- 3:30 PM Meynard Halili aerobatic Show
3:30- 4:00 PM Paragliding Towing Exhibition
4:00- 4:30 PM Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration
4:30- 5:15 PM ACFC Ultralight / Microlight aircraft formation flights
5:15- 5:45 PM Para Motor Demonstration
5:45- 7:00 PM Hot Air Balloon Nightglow
7:00- 7:30 PM Fireworks
7:30 PM Crew and Awards Night Party

Source: www.philballoonfest.net.

19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015

How to Get to Clark (Pampanga) from Manila?

• Ride a bus going north and get off at Dau, Pampanga. Fare is around Php 200.00 pesos.
• From the bus station, take a jeepney by the highway that will bring you to Clark Main gate.
• Ride a jeep to the main gate. Fare is Php 8.00 pesos.
• From the main gate, ride a jeep again to the venue. Fare is Php 10.00 pesos.

Ticket Prices for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015

Standard entrance ticket price is PHP 300, valid for 1 day, which acts as a contribution to the PIHABF Foundation. The entrance fee per person allows you to stay in the event site for the whole day. Children below the height of 3 feet can enter for free. Standard ticket price applies for children above the height of 3 feet. 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.

Where to buy tickets for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015?

You can purchase tickets online at www.philballoonfest.net. Payments are made via PayPal. Tickets are also available at the gates during the fiesta.

Where to Stay in Clark or Angeles City?

• BUDGET HOTEL IN ANGELES CITY: Tune Hotels Angeles City, Pampanga

Where to Eat in Clark or Angeles City?

• Jack Frito's Restaurant
• Bretto's Prestige Restaurant
• Cottage Kitchen Cafe in Angeles City
• Armando's Pizza at Historic Camalig Restaurant in Angeles City
• Angeles Fried Chicken (AFC) in Angeles City
• Mother's Cake House and Resto in Angeles City
• SAB Bistro in Angeles City
• Binulo Restaurant in Clark Freeport Zone
• Prism Lounge at Widus Hotel
• Salt Resto at Widus Hotel

For more information, visit www.philballoonfest.net

I was able to attend the festival in 2013. You may read my posts from the links below:

• A Colorful and Delightful Experience at the Philippine HotAir Balloon Fiesta 2013
• Take Two! @ The 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

See you at the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015 in Clark Pampanga!

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