The traditional hot air balloon launch at York Racecourse has now become a full-blown music festival and this weekend there are performances from Blue, Toploader, Sam Ryder, Ella Henderson and Joel Corry.
Yorkshire Post photographer James Hardisty was granted a trip in one of the ballons, enabling him to capture stunning images of the Castle Howard estate from the air.
17. Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta
More than 30 hot air balloons took part in the launch Photo: James Hardisty
18. Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta
The festival used to be held at York Racecourse Photo: James Hardisty
20. Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta
A couple looking up to the sky whilst stood on a large bail in a stubble field as the hot air balloons pass over heads Photo: James Hardisty
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