Saturday 12th April

Morning 6.45am approx.

EMIRATES KEY GRAB

Balloons commence inflation from various Hamilton parks. This is the morning for the highly popular Emirates Key Grab Competition, a major feature of the event, where balloonists attempt to remove a key from the top of a pole at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake. The winner will receive a travel package from Emirates New Zealand Ltd.  The first attempts are expected about 7.30am.

Afternoon 4.00pm - 8.00pm approx.

THE HAMILTON NIGHTGLOW AT THE UNIVERSITY

The University of Waikato, Hamilton
Hamilton’s Big Night Out. The highlight of the Festival for spectators, with live music, the orchestrated Balloon Glow Show and fireworks. Click here to go to the Nightglow Programme.

Sunday 13th April

Morning 6.30am approx.

SUNDAY SPORTS MORNING

 Balloons commence inflation.
Sunday is the final day of competitions and the Flight Director will create various tests of flying skills.  Watch the balloons jump over hurdles and judge the best crew.