The Hororātā Glow Festival lights up autumn with colour, creativity, and true community spirit. Tickets are nearly sold out.

There is a huge range of entertainment at the Hororata Glow Festival. Check out our programme to make sure you don't miss anything, there is entertainment from 3pm - 8pm!

The Autumn Festival surrounding the Balloon entertainment has lots to offer with an amazing array of food vendors, craft stalls, food and wine sampling and much more.

The Hororata Glow Festival is held in the Hororata Domain. There are two roads leading to Hororata.

Secure your limited edition 'Let's Glow Crazy' tee shirt before the 12th May and SAVE!

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Owlbert is a special shape hot air balloon visiting Hororata from the USA!

Ever wondered what it’s like to float quietly above the Canterbury Plains, with the Southern Alps in the distance and the world waking up below you?

Get ready for an unforgettable night where giant hot air balloons light up the sky in perfect harmony with music! The Balloon Night Glow is the breathtaking highlight of the festival, but as with all things in aviation, weather plays a crucial role—read on to find out how it all works.

The Hororātā Glow Festival is a spectacular event brought to you by the Hororātā Community Trust and Ballooning Canterbury.

Heading to the Hororata Glow Festival? Make it a full weekend adventure and soak up the beauty, flavour and charm of Waikirikiri Selwyn.

Support those who support our community to GLOW!