The family fun event is being held this weekend at the award-winning Cae Glas Park in the heart of Oswestry town centre.
It is being held in aid of Nightingale House Hospice and in association with Oswestry Town Council, Spirit Operations and supported by Oswestry BID.
Despite the hot air balloons having to be grounded early on Saturday morning due to adverse weather conditions, the event was still a ‘brilliant’ success with something for everyone to enjoy.
Adele Nightingale of Oswestry Balloon Carnival said: “It’s been absolutely brilliant. We’ve got loads of people here. We’ve had fantastic fun – it’s a really lovely feeling at the moment.”
A total of 9,000 people were on hand on Saturday to enjoy the fun activities and entertainment on offer, which included cheering, gymnastics, a samba band, music and a Punch and Judy show.
Giant inflatable aliens had taken over space and were running around taking people hostage, including the mayor of Oswestry and the carnival flight director.
Although the carnival took place last year, there were still some restrictions due to Covid and so organizers have celebrated its return to pre-pandemic levels.
On Saturday evening a light show took place from 9pm, although the planned 6pm balloon release was also canceled due to the wind.
But despite this, Adele said everyone was having a great time soaking up the atmosphere.
The Sunday morning launch went ahead as planned.
Any donation made through entry to the event, stall holders and the fair will go towards Nightingale House Hospice.
Adele said the total figures would be released later in the week.
The Rainbow Hot Air Balloon Team based in Oswestry is sponsored by the Meadows Osteopathy Clinic.
