Summer in the Philippines is not just about the sand, sea and sun – it is also about colorful balloons in different size and shapes! The biggest hot air balloon in Southeast Asia is set on April 6 to 9, 2017 at Lubao, Pampanga. 

Throwback last year: I flew with Japanese Ballonist!

Read my first hot air balloon experience.

30 International Ballonist from different parts of the globe will shower the summer skies with amazing giant balloons. Participating countries are Philippines, USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, South Korea, Switzerland, Vietnam, Neatherland, Australia, Malaysia and Taiwan. The LUBAOIBMF2017 will offer unique summer experience for families, friends and couples. 

Here are the 10 Things to Do at the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival 2017

1. Gastronomic Foodtrip

Please your tummy with a smorgasboard of choices from barbeque, shawarma, siomai, burger and local delicacies of Pampanga. 

2. Activities for Kids

Bounce and play in colorful inflatables, swoop down huge slides and try flying kites. Kids and kids-at-heart are welcome to join!

3. Carnival

Test your luck or agility at Kinect, carnival games and raffles.

4. Hot Air Balloon Watching

Enjoy the 30 international balloons that will give grand colors against vivid summer skies. 

5. Aerial Exhibition

Watch in wonder as kite-flying exhibitionists and paragliders perform awesome maneuvers and cheoreographed feats in the air. 

last year with Rod Magaru, Duane Bacon, Rodel Flordeliz and MJ De Leon

6. Night Glow

Stay for the evening and be treated to a uniquely majestic sight of hot air balloons. 

7. Fireworks

The end of every evening is made even more dreamy with fireworks display. 

8. Music Festival

Beautiful sights and awesome sounds will complete the Lubao International Balloon Festival with performances by favorite bands. 

April 6: Sponge Cola

April 7: Gloc 9 and Parokya ni Edgar

April 8: DJ Ace Ramos, Yeng Constantino and Bamboo

April 9: Local Artists, Alex Aionio and Redfood and the Party Rock Crew

9. Pradera Verde Activities

Glide, twist and soar in water as you go wakeboarding; or swing and hit the ball at the Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club.

10. Tripping Around

Check out the nearby attractions in Lubao like Hacienda Garcia, President Diosdado-Macapagal Museum, Lubao Bamboo Hub and Needs Amusement Park. 

Excited? 

Here are the Lubao International Balloon Festival ticket prices:

General Admission: Php 300

Gold: Php 1,500 (valid on Apil 9)

Entrance to Flying Area Php 500/person

Tethered Balloon Ride: Php 1,000/person Will be announced on site

Children 2 feet and below are free

Buy tickets at www.smtickets.com and www.ticketworld.com.ph

Gates open 4:00 AM to 12 AM

Morning Flight: 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM (subject to wind and weather conditions)

How to Get to Pradera (Lubao, Pampanga) via Commute:

1. From Manila, ride Genesis, Victory Liner or Bataan Transit Bus going to Olongapo Mariveles or Balanga. Ask the bus conductor if they will pass by Lubao, Pampanga.

2. Ask bus conductor to drop you off at Pradera Verde where the Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place. 

3. All bus liners take a bus stop over in Lubao. 

See you guys, up there!

The Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival 2017 is organized by Lubao International Balloon Festival, Inc together with Forethinker, Inc. in cooperation with the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of Pampanga and with support from Provincial Government of Pampanga.