Balonova Fiesta Košice is a vibrant annual event promoting the region and Slovakia in general. The three-day fiesta, which usually attracts much attention from Košice residents and tourists, is an unofficial opening of the summer season in the city. Balonova Fiesta Košice has taken place in early June for over 25 years.
Schedule of the Festival
The Balonova Fiesta Košice offers a spectacular hot air balloon ascent each morning at 6:30 am and in the evening at 6 pm from the Technical University of Košice area daily. Visitors can enjoy balloon rides for approximately €160 per person. The evening concludes with a mesmerizing balloon night glow at 9:00 pm. On Friday at 9:00 pm, there is an exciting fire show to entertain the attendees.
Activities
The festival village boasts a picnic area, various activities for children, food stalls, and an open-air movie theater. On Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, there is an accompanying program for children, including activities at the family center Stonožka, storytelling sessions by older kids from FUTURUM Grammar School (EN), a circus-juggling show by Circus Mavakanza, aviation models, car presentations, balloon modeling, a dance performance by the children’s folklore group Hanička, and a walk-in balloon.
