ONE OF Worcester's biggest festivals this year has issued a statement following a mishap with timings.

Worcester Balloon Festival has clarified its plans after a printing mishap on its tickets caused confusion.

Tickets purchased through the festival's ticket provider Skiddle included incorrect timings, prompting many festival goers to ask for clarification.

People who bought tickets said the Saturday tickets said entry to the event was at 4pm - when it is actually at noon.

Some questioned whether the festival had put the wrong timings on its flyers. However, these are correct.

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Worcester Balloon Festival said they have now sorted out the issues, and those who have already purchased their tickets with the incorrect times are still valid.

A spokesperson for the festival said: "Thank you, everyone, for bringing to our attention the opening times on the tickets that have been sent out.

"This has now been rectified on the tickets for further purchases.

"Your tickets are still valid for this event, there is no need to contact Skiddle.

"If you have already got a ticket, the opening times are below, but I will add that all opening and closing times are correct on all the advertising posters and social media posts.

"Friday 12, 4pm to 10.30pm.

"Saturday 13, 12pm to 10.30pm

"Thank you."

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Worcester Balloon Festival will launch 58 hot air balloons in many different shapes and sizes 58 hot air balloons in many different shapes and sizes being launched into the air. 

‘Night glows’ will take place on both evenings, weather permitting, followed by fireworks displays at 9.30pm.

The Saturday will also see a full schedule of arena entertainment, including an American Civil War reenactment with cannons.

There will be motorbike stunts from the Squibb Freestyle motorcycle team and the Stannage Stunt Team.

Live music will come from Vocal High and Got 2 Sing, while there will also be circus workshops taking place throughout Friday evening and all day Saturday.

Tickets to the Saturday of the festival are £20, plus a £1 booking fee, for a family ticket (two adults and two children) and can be booked in advance at skiddle.com.

Organisers have said tickets will be available to buy on the day, but recommend booking in advance to ensure you don’t miss out.