You can do many things while at the 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark Field, Pampanga. After watching the flight of the balloons, you have many options that you can do around the venue, you can do a food trip, try visit the activity booths, shopping at the bazaar area and get a close encounter with the members of the air force and army.
There are also some car drifting show, sky diving, aerial fly bys of fighter jets, mini planes and RC flying toys and so many more.
I’ve listed a compilation of Things to do and this will give you a preview of what’s inside the hot air balloon fest.
For details of the event just go here - http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2016/01/20th-philippine-international-hot-air.html
For program schedule, just visit http://www.philballoonfest.net/2016-official-program/
PHOTO OP WITH THE BALLOONS
Sympre the trip will is not complete if you don’t have a photo op with the hot air balloons. If you are at the ramp area, then you are lucky to have a snapshot close to the balloon. For people who are staying at the audience area, I suggest that take a selfie photo right away when you saw that the balloons are flying above you.
If you are alone, then bring a monopod and a smartphone for your selfies.
CAMPING
They allow camping inside the venue, just bring your own tent. But take note that cooking or making a fire place are now allowed inside.
DON’T FORGET TO HAVE A PHOTO HERE
The back of the hanger is a good back drop for your photo souvenir.
FOOD TRIP AROUND THE FOOD COURT AREA
Im happy that the food that they sell for this year have reasonable and affordable prices. Thanks to the balloon fest organizers for putting up a value meal deals.
I bought my Pampanga tapa with fried rice, 2 eggs and tocino for a price of less than PHP 200.
TRY LOTS OF FOOD TASTING
Yes..I love food tasting!!!! I noticed these booths that sells noodles and coffee from Malaysia (I think)
You can try the food taste before you buy the actual food or drinks.
The coffee is good…it’s a must try it if you love dark roast coffee.
TAKE A REST AT THE DINING AREA
The dining area is for your dining pleasure and also a place where you can take a rest after an early travel to Clark Field Pampanga.
Btw, the Globe mobile internet signal here is strong…. we received 4G or LTE signal here.
A time to post photos on Instagram, after eating our late breakfast.
BE CAREFUL WALKING ON THE GRASSY FIELD
Just be careful walking on the grassy field… especially to those who have kids. Just walk slowly…don’t run and always hold the hands of your kids or senior loved ones.
I accidentally stepped on a crater covered with lots of grass and my right foot got twisted… Im glad that the pain was gone after some rest.
MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT THE BALLOON FEST
I was surprised to see our blogger friends at the balloon fest event.
Greeting time and selfie moment to immortalize the accidental meet up.
yo James! mag blog ka na uli hahahaa.
VISIT THE HANGAR FOR BOOTH ACTIVITIES AND PHOTO OPS
There are two hangars at the site that contains lots of exhibits and activity booths. At the other side of the venue there are more hangars filled with Aviation school booths and mini bazaars.
JOIN THE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AT THE BONAMINE BOOTH
If you want to challenge yourself, then I suggest you join the photo contest by Bonamine.
Just visit their booth for the mechanics and registration.
PHOTO WALL AREA
Visit the Bonamine booth for a photo op at their photo wall.
Its free
INFLATABLE PLAYGROUND FOR THE KIDDIES
For the kiddies.. you wont get bored here because a jumpy and soft inflatable playground is available for you. I think there’s a fee in using the playground.
FOR ADULTS…VISIT OKAMOTO BOOTH
Valentines day na kaya bumisita ako dito sa booth…. I giggled like a kid when I saw this brand hahahahah. Visit the booth and get free samples of their product… Btw, for those who are not aware on how to use it, these two girls will teach you on how to use it properly. They use their hands only for the demo. Kaya relax and have an open mind.
to Eli and Ian..you need this pre hahaha.
SHADE INSIDE THE HANGAR AND HAVE A MINI PICNIC AWAY FROM THE SUN
It was scorching hot inside at around 11am. I noticed that many people do camp under the shade of the hangar. Plus the wind is much cooler and its less stressful because you are well protected under the heat of the sun.
Bring a picnic mat or banig and have a rest while waiting for the sun to shift to the other side.
BIKE AROUND THE BALLOON FEST EVENT AREA
I’ve seen a lot of bicycle riders inside the venue. I asked this teenager if he rode the bike going from Angeles City main city to Clark Field. He said that the bike belongs to his friend and he used it as his transport from school to this venue.
VISIT AND SHOP AT THE BAZAAR AREA
Novelty items, clothings, toys, shoes and other stuff are sold at the bazaar area.
SHOES SHOPPING
If you broke your shoe during your trip, then here’s a store that can help you replace your broken shoe with a new one.
All Nike shores are sold here at the bazaar area.
ANYTHING THAT FLIES ITEMS
Invite your kids or loved ones to play the kite with you. You can buy a kite here at the bazaar.
There are styro planes available too and some bubble maker that are perfect for the windy environment.
RUB ELBOWS WITH THE AIR FORCE
At the 2nd hangar, there’s a booth of our Philippine Navy, Air Force, Army and search and rescue team.
Visit their booth if you want to know more about the job that they do for our country.
JOIN THE AIR FORCE BOOTH
If you have the guts..then join the air force team
JOIN THE ARMY
or join the army….. ..or as an army reserve.
omg.your truly is an army reserve ( I haven’t reported to them after graduating ROTC)
CLOSE UP LOOK OF THE ARMAMENT OF A JET FIGHTER PLANE
There’s a real jet fighter plane inside hangar 2, also you can have a closer look of the armament of the fighter jet.
Our country have these old jets and they are still operational.
Luma na..pero pwede pa sa bakbakan yan
(group photo by Tess Claudio )
WEAR THE GEAR AND UNIFORM OF THE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM
Our rescue team unit invites every one to visit their booth and also try to wear their uniform and gear.
Have a feeling of being part of their team.
CLOSE UP LOOK OF HAND GRENADES
Don’t worry, they are empty hand grenades for exhibit
PHOTO OP WITH THE BIG GUNS
My fave part here is that you can try hold and carry our army’s heavy artillery.
And then just imagine, you carry these while trekking the mountains and its with you for the sake of your life
TAKE A PORTALET BREAK
Here’s the portalet CR area behind the walls of hangar 2
Just be careful walking on the grassy area, because the middle part is covered with mud.
YKL PRINTING SERVICES
Another way of immortalizing your photos… print it here at YKL
PHOTO BOOTH BY THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON
Official merchandise of the event are sold here.
VISIT THE JOLLIBEE FOOD TRUCK AND MEET THE MASCOTS
The crazy part of our tour around the venue is to meet the Jollibee mascots.
PHOTO OP WITH JOLLIBEE
Obligatory photo op sympre with Jollibee.
FLY KITE
Flying a kite is my fave hobby here in Cavite and also at a beach. I became a kite flyer again last 2013, so here I am at the hot air balloon fest trying to fly my newly bought kite.
priced at PHP 80
left: kite of Jollibee
right: my preferred type of kite, its only sold at PHP 80 and it’s a waterproof type of kite. Heto gamit ko pag nasa beach ako. Nalipad sya kahit nabasa sa dagat.
BEAT THE SCORCHING HEAT WITH AN ICE CREAM
Indulge yourself with an ice cold ice cream. This ice cream truck is so cute.
Another Instagramish item for you.
PHOTO OP AND RIDE THE MINI TANKS
Real tanks that are available for photo op.
PHOTO OP AND CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE VEHICLES OF OUR AIR FORCE
I just wished that my son is with me….Im sure he will enjoy having a close encounter with real life jet fighter planes and helicopters
The old jets are for exhibit, but the helicopter and the planes at the back of the fence are still operational.
VISIT THE AVIATION SCHOOL BOOTH AREA
If your kid wants to be a pilot…there’s a place here at the balloon fest that can help you decide which school and course is best for you kid
MINI AIRPLANE EXHIBIT
Just spotted this one propeller mini plane.
SHINY SMALL PLANE THAT CAN BE INVISIBLE IN THE SKY
Im sure the shiny metal body will give proper stealth when this plane soars in the sky
DRIFT CAR SHOW AT THE RAMP
Cars are also included in the show., they do not fly but they do drift and do stunts with other aerial fly bys.
SOUVENIR SHIRTS
Take home a souvenir shirt as your memorabilia of the balloon fest
PLAY THINGS FOR THE LITTLE TOTS
I was planning to buy one, but its too big!
Its hard to carry it when commuting.
MEDICAL CITY ON STAND BY
Docs and nurses are on stand by here at the balloon fest
INFORMATION BOOTH
All questions will be answered here.
FREE WATER FOR ALL
Refill your tumbler here… there’s an ice cold water available for everyone
and its FREE!
HORSE BACK RIDING
If you nearly finished the activity and booths inside the balloon fest, then check out the horseback riding near the parking lot.
Thanks for viewing my blog post coverage
Feel free to surf around my blog post about the 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016
here are my collection of blog post
1. The Flight of the colorful hot air balloons
2. Things you can do inside the balloon fest
3. Behind the scenes
4. Food tripping around Angeles City during the balloon fest
You can also read my past hot air balloon fest story and coverage
just go to http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/search/label/hot%20air%20balloon%20fest%20blog%20series
The 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is made possible by The Philippine Army, The Philippine Air Force, The Philippine Navy, The Philippine Bases Conversion and Development Authority, Clark Freeport, Clark International Airport, Department of Tourism, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines,Department of Finance, Clark Electric, Clark Water, Hotdog on Sticks, CDO Bibbo Hotdog, Paracetamol Tempra,Bonamine, Flanax, Sharpie, Mongol, Prudential Guarantee, AVIS, Chevrolet, Isla LPG, ABS-CBN, Jeepney TV,97.9 Home Radio Natural, DWIZ, 882 AM, Crossover 105.1, Business Mirror, Malaya Business Insights, TV 100,Travel Now, megstreetwear.ph, Philippine Inquirer, Medical City, Segway, SM Clark, YKL Colors, and FujiFilm.
To know more visit Philippine-International
Hot Air Balloon Fiesta sites
Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ6361G5YcQ
Official hashtag: #BalloonFestPH
Official website: http://philbaloonfest.net
Official Facebook Page: @pihabf
Official Twitter account: @philballoonfest
Official Instagram account: @philballoonfest
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