Wales Balloon Festival took place in Carmarthen last weekend and crowds were left in awe at an array of weird and wonderful balloons.

A range of hot air balloons have been captured in the sky, featuring different designs, colours and sizes.

And what’s a festival without a gorgeous, clear blue summer sky in the background making each balloon stand out in their own unique way?

Take a look at the beautiful pictures below.

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A balloon dedicated to Wallace and Gromit

An orange and blue hot air balloon with a picture of Wallace and Gromit on the front.An orange and blue hot air balloon with a picture of Wallace and Gromit on the front. (Image: Claire Hodges)

Inflatable penguins ready for take off 

Two hot air balloons which look like penguins.Two hot air balloons which look like penguins. (Image: Claire Hodges)

A cloudy yet summery sky

Hot air balloons always thrive when there's no rain.Hot air balloons thrive when there's no rain. (Image: Claire Hodges)

A fun day out

Locals gather to see four types of hot air balloon designs.Locals gather to see four types of hot air balloon designs. (Image: Emma Hargrave)

Bringing some sunshine to Carmarthen

A graphic of a sun smiling on a hot air balloon.A graphic of a sun smiling on a hot air balloon. (Image: Emma Hargrave)

The event brought in a crowd

Thousands of people attended the balloon festival.Thousands of people attended the balloon festival. (Image: Emma Hargrave)