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Entertainments

Arena Programme 2005

Thursday 11th August

18.00              Special Shapes Launch
20.00              Somerfield Parachute Jump
21.30              Night Glow
22.00              Fireworks

Friday 12th August

06.00              Mass Balloon Launch
10.00 – 10.15  Chip Pan Display
10.15 – 10.45  Discovery Channel American Chopper Parade
10.45 – 11.15  Bristol Rugby Club
11.15 – 11.45  Exit Parachute Team
11.45 – 12.00  The Vander Brothers Double Wheel
12.00 – 12.30  Bristol Filton Sea Cadets
12.30 – 13.00  Honda Dream Team
13.00 – 13.15  RTA Fire Display
13.15 – 13.30  Bristol Rugby Club
13.30 – 13.45  The Vander Brothers Double Wheel
13.45 – 14.15  Discovery Channel American Chopper Parade
14.15 – 14.45  Bristol Filton Sea Cadets
14.45 – 15.00  The Vander Brothers Double Wheel
15.00 – 15.30  Bristol Rugby Club
15.30 – 15.45  Chip Pan Display
15.45 – 16.15  Exit Parachute Team
16.15 – 16.45  Bristol Filton Sea Cadets
18.00 – 20.30  Balloon Launches
18.00              The Bentley Jennison Hare & Hound Race, sponsored by Bentley Jennison -Chartered Accountants

Balloon Tethering: 09.00 – 11.00
                           13.30 – 15.30

Saturday 13th August

06.00              Mass Balloon Launch
09.45 – 10.00  Chip pan display
10.00 – 10.30  Bristol Rugby Club
10.30 – 11.00  Paratrooper Display
11.00 – 11.30  Exit parachute team
11.30 – 12.00  Honda Dream Team
12.00 – 14.30  Donkey Derby
14.30 – 15.00  Discovery Channel American Chopper Parade
15.00 – 15.30  Exit parachute team
15.30 – 16.00  Paratrooper Display
16.00 – 16.30  Bristol Rugby Club
16.30 – 17.00  Discovery Channel American Chopper Parade
18.00             Mass Balloon Launch
20.30              Somerfield Parachute Jump
21.30              Night Glow
22.00              Fireworks

Balloon Tethering: 09.00 – 12.30
13.30 – 16.30

Sunday 14th August

06.00   Mass Balloon Launch
10.00 – 10.15  Chip Pan Display
10.15 – 10.45  Exit Parachute Team
10.45 – 11.15  Bristol Rugby Club
11.15 – 12.45  It’s a Knock Out
12.45 – 13.15  Paratrooper Display
13.15 – 14.45  It’s A Knock Out
14.45 – 15.15  Honda Dream Team
15.15 – 15.45  Discovery Channel American Chopper Parade
16.15 – 16.45  Paratrooper Display
16.45 – 17.15  Exit Parachute Team
17.15 – 17.45  Honda Dream Team
18.00              Mass Balloon Launch
20.30              Event Closes

Balloon Tethering: 09.00 – 12.30
13.30 – 16.30

Weather conditions are the governing factor in deciding whether balloons will fly. Rest assured that on the day we'll make every effort to keep you informed on the latest conditions and flying times. Listen for PA announcements for up-to-the-minute information.

Exciting Arena Activities

Mass Balloon Launches
Spectacular mass launches will take place at 6am and 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday when 120 balloons will take off en masse. Don’t miss the special shapes rodeo at 6pm on Thursday either when a whole host of unique shaped balloons will launch. Look out for some favourite old shapes, which are now retired from flying, but are coming to tether only over the weekend.
All ballooning activity is weather dependant, but be assured that our on site PA announcements will keep you informed with up-to-the minute flying news.

Exit Parachute Team
A regular Fiesta favourite. Watch as a helicopter lands in the main arena and carries the parachutists to a height of 5000 feet. On exiting the craft, the team perform a breath taking synchronised display as they float back into the arena.

Fire Brigade
The action packed displays from Avon Fire & Rescue Service, with the help of the Fire Cadets, highlight the type of incidents fire fighters attend daily, ranging from traffic collisions to household fires. Visit them on stand D7 where you can book free Home Fire Safety visits and take away helpful safety advice.

Bristol Rugby Club
A club enjoying a prosperous season of top-flight rugby has brought back some exciting additions to the squad, including Mark Regan and Mark Denney amongst others. Watch out for the team playing tag tournaments and demonstrating ball skills and training routines.

Honda Dream Team Display
Gaze in awe as Team Honda demonstrates a spectacular sequence of aerobatics. In a blaze of smoke and colours watch as pilot Will Curtis performs breath taking manoeuvres, including rolling and looping sequences. Visit the Honda stand situated near the Heaven area, where they will be running a children’s drawing competition with free crayons and giving away Honda Dream Team photo frame fridge magnets. Kids will be asked to turn an outline of a car into the ultimate flying machine, with the chance to win a private Dream Team display!

Vander Bros
One of the world’s most daring performers and the UK’s longest established outdoor entertainment specialists are appearing at this year’s Fiesta for the first time ever to perform their Double Wheel Spectacular. Don’t dare miss their death defying stunts!

Donkey Derby
On your marks, get set…Go! Racing fever hits the Fiesta this year! Make sure you trot down to the main arena to cheer on the teams as for the first time ever, a Donkey Derby race will be taking place in order to raise funds for this year official Fiesta charity, John Grooms appeal! There will be 7 races altogether, so come along and cheer on our cute furry friends. Donkey rides will also be available on the day.

Paratrooper Display
266 Parachute Battery is the UK’s only Territorial Army airborne artillery battery. In time of war their role is to parachute into enemy territory and to support the infantry Parachute Regiment. They are specialists in the use of the 105mm Light Gun, which can be dropped by parachute, under-slung by helicopter towed by truck or pushed by hand. The exciting role has to be maintained in addition to civilian employment.

It’s a Knock Out:
This really is a truly original touring version of the legendary TV programme including all the thrills and spills. With a reputation for highly imaginative games unique giant colourful inflatable obstacles and backdrops, teams will compete in wet and wild games and challenges to help raise funds for official fiesta charity, John Grooms appeal.

Punch and Judy
Tales of evil doing, bizarre characters and scary creatures are brought to life in this traditional Punch and Judy packed with colour and fun. One of the great traditions of the British Summer – buy yourself an ice cream, sit back and enjoy the show.