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Held over 5 days from Wednesday 30th March to Sunday 3rd April 2005, this annual Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta is a spectacular sight in Wairarapa skies.  There are numerous events and competitions held over the 5 days, one of the most spectacular being the Night-Glow at Solway Showgrounds, Masterton on Saturday 2nd April.  A special train will run from Wellington to Solway for the Night-Glow and return after the event.