In 1995 the first Balloon Fiesta attracted 5000 visitors as a local event in Mügeln. In 1996 the festival was relocated to a recreation area close to Leipzig called „Silbersee“.
The first Balloon Fiesta took place in Mügeln in 1995 with 5000 attendees. The following year, it was relocated to a recreational area near Leipzig named "Silbersee".