The Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup (Air Force Balloon Cup) is an event hosted at the San Damiano airport, in the San Giorgio Piacentino area.
For three days, from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026, the skies of the Val Nure will see hot air balloons take to the skies, and activities dedicated to flying for all ages will take place in the military airport.
Ascents with anchored hot-air balloons, workshops dedicated to hot-air balloons and kites, historical re-enactments with instruments preserved by the air force, exhibitions, and flying over the Frecce Tricolore (Tricolour Arrows).
The detailed programme and how to participate are available at ballooncup.it
