August in Bristol

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

This summer, Bristol hosts Europe's largest ballooning event at Ashton Court Estate. With four free days of hot-air balloon displays and an array of entertainment on the ground for the whole family this is one not to be missed. The event runs from Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th August 2015.

Bristol Summer Cider Festival

What better thing to do when in the West Country; head down to the Bristol Summer Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Passenger Shed on Saturday 8^th August. With 100s of ciders available, hot pork rolls and themed music it's set to be the perfect evening.

 Bristol International Kite Festival

 On the 22^nd and 23^rd August, Bristol Kite festival will celebrate its 28^th year. The kite festival was born when three friends, Martin Lester, John Peyton and Avril Baker were successful in putting on a flying display for Bristol City Council. It went that well, the group decided to make it an annual event.

You can watch the experts do their thing with a full programme of flying displays over the two days or get involved yourself in the public flying areas.

The Lanes Summer Festival

This year The Lanes is holding its very first summer festival. Make the most out of the August bank holiday and head down on the Sunday. The festival pulls together an array of entertainment including live bands throughout the day, circus performers and courtyard games. With an outside bar from Orchard Pig and a beer festival serving some of The Lanes’ favourite local brews it’s one event we won’t be missing.

Brunel Square Market

On the weekend of the 15^th, an all day market will be popping up on Brunel Square. On show at the market will be the finest of local goods, a wide selection of food, drink, arts and crafts that you can browse through on a lazy Saturday afternoon. The Dockyard Café Bar will be open all day and entry is free.