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Giant inflatable grape for the Fête des Vignerons 2019
- Height
- 12 m
Digital Inflatables designed, built and installed a giant inflatable grape for the Fête des Vignerons 2019 in Vevey. Standing 12 m tall, it is made of 23 balloons of 2.2 m, lit from inside by a wirelessly piloted LED system. At night the bunch glows green or purple above the water, its balloons covered in hand-drawn words and sketches.
What did Digital Inflatables make for the Fête des Vignerons 2019?
A giant bunch of grapes, 12 m tall, made of 23 inflatable balloons of 2.2 m that glow from inside.
The workshop handled the whole project: the concept, the manufacturing and the installation on site.
The balloons are clustered like the berries of a bunch, wide at the top and narrowing towards the bottom. Their white surface carries hand-written words and drawings, including a smiling face.
A wirelessly piloted LED system lights each balloon from inside: the same bunch appears green in some pictures and purple in others.
What is the Fête des Vignerons in Vevey?
A traditional festival held in Vevey by the Confrérie des Vignerons de Vevey, four to five times a century.
The 2019 edition ran from 18 July to 11 August 2019.
On 1 December 2016, the festival was inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.
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Request a quoteHow do giant illuminated inflatables work outdoors?
Each balloon is a fabric envelope that spreads the light placed inside it; the whole installation is anchored and watched, because wind is the main constraint outdoors.
With wireless lighting control, colours can be changed remotely, with no cable between the balloons and the control desk. The pale fabric acts as a screen and gives a soft glow that can be seen from far away at night.
In Vevey, the team’s post even thanked the wind god for staying so calm, once the grape was installed.
At a festival, size and light turn an inflatable object into a landmark the audience finds easily. More examples are in the guide to inflatable stage sets for festivals.
Full specifications
| Event | Fête des Vignerons 2019 |
|---|---|
| Location | Vevey |
| Object | giant inflatable grape |
| Height | 12 m |
| Make-up | 23 balloons of 2.2 m |
| Year | 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the inflatable grape of the Fête des Vignerons?
It is 12 m tall and made of 23 balloons of 2.2 m.
Who made the giant grape for the Fête des Vignerons 2019?
Digital Inflatables, a workshop that designs and makes custom inflatable structures, handled its concept, manufacturing and installation.
How was the grape lit?
By a wirelessly piloted LED system placed inside the balloons.
When did the Fête des Vignerons 2019 take place?
From 18 July to 11 August 2019, in Vevey.
How much does a custom illuminated inflatable installation cost?
The price depends on size, number of elements and lighting; price ranges are listed in the guide to custom inflatable prices.
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