International Balloon Festival in Bristol - a festival of world-class, held in the manor Ashton court, on the outskirts of Bristol, UK. Nearly half a million people from across the country gathered at this event, which takes place every August and lasts for four days. This year the fiesta celebrates the golden jubilee "of the modern hot air balloon flights. 150 balloons taking part in the festival this year, a third more than in the past. For four days the festival was held 900 flights.