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Wairarapa Balloon Festival Family Carnival this Saturday 🎈

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

The Wairarapa Balloon Festival Family Carnival takes flight at Solway Showgrounds this Saturday. Don’t miss it! 🙌 It’s the best value event for families this Easter. 🐣🌷

🎟️ Tickets include five hours of action-packed entertainment for the whole family—fun for the young and the young at heart! 💖 Limited ticket sales will be available on the day, but they encourage you to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.

The forecast for the Family Carnival on Saturday is looking good. The weather for the morning ascensions, which start this Thursday, is a bit mixed. ☁️ You can stay updated via the Wairarapa Balloon Festival socials.

Please note: In the unlikely event they have to cancel the Family Carnival, any pre-purchased tickets will be refunded back to the ticket holder, minus any ticketing fees. 💸

Tickets can be purchased online at the link below.

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