The International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Gilboa 2025

Where: Ma'ayan Harod National Park, ,
When: Annually in August.
From the Gilboa to the Negev International Hot Air Balloon Festival - Photo By: Livnat Ginzburg, courtesy of Orna Ben Haim PR
From the Gilboa to the Negev International Hot Air Balloon Festival
Photo By: Livnat Ginzburg, courtesy of Orna Ben Haim PR

The international hot air balloon festival that is held in the Gilboa attracts, every summer, attracts a large number of visitors every year to the Ma’ayan Harod National Park to view the spectacular color display of giant balls in the Gilboa sky.

The festival that is aimed for the whole family hosts local and international balloon pilots who join together for a unique and unusual aviation show. In addition to balloon flights, you can see the preparation of balloons for aviation from the preparation stage to the inflated and enjoy a variety of attractions and activities for all ages, including:

  • “Night glow” show of illuminated balloons
  • Activities for Children
  • Spectacle hot balloon flight
  • Skydiving views
  • Food stands and various shows
  • Movies screening and more

The international event that hosts balloon pilots and paratroopers from Israel and other countries. The festival’s full program, shows time / schedule of events, accommodation and camping. is present in the festival’s link website. See details below, under “Event Related Information” section.

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Event Related Information

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IMPORTANT !
As unforeseen circumstances can arise, the details of events are subject to change. We highly recommend checking with the organizers before making any travel arrangements to ensure up-to-date information.

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