The X Balloon Fest (Hot Air Balloon Festival in Targu Secuiesc) takes place from 15-17 September and is an exciting event for participants and visitors. During the festival, dozens of colourful hot air balloons rise into the clear sky, putting on an impressive show.
Participants enjoy flights over the picturesque landscape of the area, giving them a unique view over Targu Secuiesc.
This parade offers a unique opportunity to admire the variety of shapes and colours of the balloons, creating a memorable spectacle. In addition to the balloon flights, the event will include fun activities, traditional food and a joyful atmosphere. So all those attending will have an unforgettable experience in this picturesque town in the heart of Transylvania.
More details: X Balloon Fest - 2023
Detailed programme:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
7:00 HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
10:00-17:00 HODOR ANDREA│ ARTISTIC CREATION ACTIVITY WITH POLYMER CLAY PRODUCTS
10:00-14:00 SWEET CAKE WORKSHOP│Decorating sweet cakes with SZÁNTÓ JÓZSEF
10:30 HUMMING│LEARNING ABOUT BEES AND BEEKEEPING!
TAMÁS MÁRIA, interactive presentation
Location: conference tent
11:00-13:30 ZÖLD TURNIP ASSOCIATION │BICYCLE SKILLS COMPETITION
Location: Fortyogó Baths, picnic
11:00 CULINARY EVENTS
10:00-17:00 PRO PECTUS ASSOCIATION│SKILL GAMES
13:00-14:00 "RÓZSASZÍNHÁZ" PUPPET THEATRE │THE THREE-JAWED HUT
Location: conference tent
13:00 SAPIENTIA UNIVERSITY│INTERACTIVE EXPERIMENTS FOR CHILDREN
14:00-15:00 HONEY TASTING│ PRODUCTS FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS
16:00 STORY CORNER │TO STORIES WITH BENKŐÉVA
16:00-17:30 CSEREI GYÖNGYVÉR│EXPERIENCES FROM EL CAMINO
Moderator: Melkuhn Andrea Gizella, pilgrim at El Camino, location: conference tent;
18:00 DANCE WORKSHOP│FINOM BAND AND BENKŐ ÉVA
Location: conference tent
19:00 HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT AND TETHERED FLIGHT (LIFT-OFF)
20:00 BONFIRE AND MARSHMALLOWS
SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
7:00 HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
11:00 CULINARY EVENTS
11:00-17:00 BRNY ATMOSPHERE
11:00-19:00 ACTIVITIES WITH TRADITIONAL WOODEN TOYS
12:00-18:00 ZÖLD NAP EGYESÜLET ASSOCIATION │ACTIVE FAMILY (family activities)
12:00-18:00 HODOR ANDREA│ ARTISTIC CREATION ACTIVITY WITH POLYMER CLAY PRODUCTS
12:00-13:30 KOZMA ORSI │KIDS' OLYMPICS
13:00 - TEXTILE WORKSHOP │KREAKIDS STÚDIÓ
14:00-15:00 ABOUT SPORT │LEARN ABOUT CROSSFIT - WITH COACHES FERENCZ TAMÁS AND KOZMA ORSI
Moderator: Daczó Hodor Barna ; location: conference tent
15:00-16:30 SPORTS TIME│CHALLENGE, OR BECOME THE FITTEST MAN AT X BALLOON FEST
Location: the field in front of the conference tent
15:00-17:00 SWEET CAKE WORKSHOP│Decorating sweet cakes with SZÁNTÓ JÓZSEF
15:00 HONEY TASTING│ PRODUCTS FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS
17:00 TEKERGŐK│CHILDREN'S CONCERT
Location: conference tent
16:00 OUTDOOR YOGA WITH DÉNES BORÓKA / beginners
17:00 OUTDOOR YOGA WITH DÉNES BORÓKA / advanced
Location: Fortyogó Baths, picnic
18:00 CRAFT BEER TASTING│GADO BEER, MUSTACHE, LUCRETIA SCHOONER
19:00 HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT AND TETHERED FLIGHT (LIFT-OFF)
19:30 WINE AND CHEESE TASTING │ CRICOVA WINES AND PUTNOKY-CSICSÓ CHEESES
20:30 OUTDOOR CINEMA │TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022)
17:00-23:00 ATMOSPHERE BY DJ FERY B
SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
7:00 HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
11:00 CULINARY EVENTS
11:00-17:00 HAILED ATMOSPHERE OF SOUND NOISE
11:00-17:00 ZÖLD NAP EGYESÜLET ASSOCIATION │ACTIVE FAMILY (family activities)
12:00 TEXTILE WORKSHOP │KREAKIDS STÚDIÓ
13:00-15:00 SWEET CAKE WORKSHOP│Decorating sweet cakes with SZÁNTÓ JÓZSEF
11:00-18:00 ASSOCIATION OF CRAFTSMEN FROM THREE CHAIRS │ CLAY MODELLING, FURNITURE PAINTING, EMBROIDERY
14:00 HONEY TASTING│ PRODUCTS FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS
16:00 TEXTILE WORKSHOP │KREAKIDS STÚDIÓ
17:00 RESULTS OF THE HOT AIR BALLOON PHOTO COMPETITION
18:00 RESULTS OF THE ACTIVE FAMILY COMPETITION - ZÖLD NAP EGYESÜLET ASSOCIATION
19:00 HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT AND TETHERED FLIGHT (LIFT-OFF)
17:00-23:00 ATMOSPHERE BY DJ SZABI
PERMANENT PROGRAMMES
OFF-ROAD TOUR
TEST ELECTRIC BIKES
GIANT COLOURING DRAWINGS
AMUSEMENT PARK
PRODUCERS AND CRAFTSMEN FAIR
GOURMET GOODIES
PHOTO CORNER
ECHITATION (16-17. September)
PHOTO CONTEST
THE X BALLOON TRAIN (15. September, Friday, 15:00-19:00 * 16. September, Saturday, 11:00-19:00, 17. September, Sunday, 11:00-17:00)
Start: Gábor Áron square, Destination: Fortyogó Baths
FACE PAINTING
PARAMOTOR TANDEM FLIGHTS
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON THE WEBSITE www.xballoon.ro. TICKETS FOR TETHERED FLIGHT YOU CAN TAKE ON THE SPOT
