The International Hot Air Balloons Festival in Ha’Bsor National 2025

Where: Ha'Bsor National Park, west of Ofakim, ,
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 festival of hot air balloons that is held annually in the summer promises hundreds of visitors a unique aesthetic experience. During the festival’s days, which is aimed for the whole family, the Negev is decorated with colors, shapes and beauty when the sky colored by the colored balloons that rise to the sky and   create a unique and spectacular look.

The visitors will be able to view the balloon layout process in preparation and blowing it up and enjoy a diverse of activities and attractions:

  • “night glow” show of illuminated balloons
  • Swimming pools for children
  • Lot of children activities
  • Hot balloon flight
  • Skydiving views
  • Food ands
  • Diverse shows
  • Movies screening and more

This is a great 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

For accommodations, check the most recommended hotels in Ofaqim and around, most of them suggest FREE CANCELLATION option or NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY:
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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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