Somerdale Factory in Keynsham. The record was then broken a year later, when 90 balloons again landed in the former Cadbury's chocolate factory on 9 August. The Balloon Fiesta was cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, to avoid gathering crowds at Ashton Court. However, there were mass ascent events for people to watch from a distance, with a one-off "Fiesta Flypast" in 2020, and a "Fiesta Fortnight" of ascents in 2021. See also Hot air balloon festival References External links Festivals in Bristol Hot air balloon festivals Festivals in Somerset Annual events in the United Kingdom Festivals established in 1979 1979 establishments in England Annual events in England Sports festivals in the United Kingdom