It takes place every year during the first fortnight of July in Igualada, Catalonia, Spain, a city located within 60 km from Barcelona.

It includes a hot air balloon competition and recreational exhibitions such as a night glow and fireworks.

The flights take place early in the morning and late in the afternoon, when weather conditions are the optimal ones.

It also offers visitors the opportunity to fly on a balloon, by booking a flight in advance.

[citation needed] The 2007 edition gathered 60 hot air balloon pilots from multiple countries.