30/08/2025
🚨 St Albans Balloon Update 🚨Sat 30th Aug & Sun 31st Aug
We’ve been keeping a very close eye on the weather forecasts this week, and unfortunately the outlook for this weekend is dominated by the remains of Storm Erin.
🌬️ Winds are expected to be 12–15 knots, with gusts of 25–30 knots – far too strong for us to safely inflate or tether balloons.
🌧️ Heavy rain is also predicted on Saturday, which adds to the safety concerns.
Because of this, we won’t be able to operate balloons at St Albans for this event.
We are so sad that our customers are not able to experience the magic of the hot air balloons — especially as this event, just like last weekend, was set to be magnificent.
For our customers, it has always been our priority to create top-quality family events at a low cost. We strive for affordability so that families who truly value these experiences can enjoy them together.
That’s why we are truly sorry for the disappointment this may cause. Unfortunately, the weather is beyond our control, and safety must always come first. It’s in our best interest to do the right thing for our customers, and that means being open and honest with you.
👉 All ticket holders for this event will receive a credit refund to use at any of our future events.
⚠️ To claim your refund, you must still enter the event and have your ticket scanned on the gate.
✅ The good news is that the rest of the event will still go ahead as planned — with all the family fun, shows, and entertainment you were expecting. Gates open at 12 noon!
Here’s what’s happening at St Albans this weekend 👇
🏁 Main Arena Acts
🕛 12:00pm – Gates Open
🏍️ 1:00pm – BMX Arena Show #1
🚲 1:45pm – Flying Ryan #1
🚲 2:45pm – BMX Arena Show #2
🏍️ 3:30pm – Flying Ryan Stunt Show #2
🚲 4:15pm – BMX Arena Show #3
🚲 5:00pm – BMX Arena Show #4
🕠 5:30pm – Arena Close & Meet & Greet
🧸 Character Zones & Entertainment
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Bluey & Bingo
• 1:30pm – 2:00pm – Bumblebee & Optimus Prime
• 2:30pm – 3:00pm – Gummy Bears
• 3:30pm – 4:30pm – Angel & Stitch
• 5:00pm – Foam Party 🎉
• 6:00pm – 6:30pm – Iron Man & Megatron
🎵 Additional Attractions
• 1:00pm – 8:00pm – Live Music Stage 🎤 – great local artists all day
• All Day – Funfair 🎡
• All Day – Food & Drink stalls 🍔🍦🥤
Similar hot air balloon events across the country have made the same announcements, as it is simply not safe to operate in these conditions. Safety is always the priority, and in weather like this no balloon event would be able to go ahead.
Thank you so much for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our future events under much better skies!
📢 A broadcast has also been sent to all ticket holders via the ticketing platform you purchased with.
A second broadcast will be sent with more information.
If you need anything in the meantime please drop us a message on Facebook.
Big thanks, RA monster events 💜
RA Monster events comes to Hertfordshire Showground with balloon displays, Fairground village and food vendors bringing the ultimate family fun day.
