National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. is a nonprofit that donates a portion of our festival proceeds to other local nonprofits and surrounding community agencies.
Important Things to Know for Patrons of the Carolina BalloonFest!
The Carolina BalloonFest is a weather-dependent event, and therefore, although the general weather forecast for the weekend looks good, wind and weather conditions can change rapidly. Carolina BalloonFest will do everything within our means to have as many scheduled launches as possible. However, our patrons must understand that we have no control over the weather and that the safety of our pilots, their passengers and our patrons is our primary concern.
The Carolina BalloonFest is a weather-dependent event, and therefore, although the general weather forecast for the weekend looks good, wind and weather conditions can change rapidly. Carolina BalloonFest will do everything within our means to have as many scheduled launches as possible. However, our patrons must understand that we have no control over the weather and that the safety of our pilots, their passengers and our patrons is our primary concern.
2024 Tickets Will Be On Sale Soon
TICKET PRICES
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Carolina BalloonFest is proud to announce this year’s official festival date set for
October 18, 19, & 20, 2024. Join us for a three-day weekend of family-fun featuring:
Special Shapes
3 Mass Ascensions
2 Fly Overs
Friday & Saturday Evening Balloon Glow
Sanctioned Hot Air Balloon Competitions
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Tethered Balloon Rides
Skydiving Exhibition
Main Stage Entertainment
Wine & Craft Beer Garden
Kids Zone & Stage
Walk In Balloon
Pilot Meet & Greet
Artisan Village & MarketPlace
Eat Street & Wine & Beer Tent
… all occurring within the presence of a cozy, Carolina autumn. Don’t forget to bring your cameras, lawn chairs and blankets to take in the full experience of our fun-filled weekend. Plan on coming early and staying late!
Over the past few years, National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. has donated over $920,000 to local nonprofits who volunteer many hours with us to host this 49-year-old tradition for thousands of spectators to see! With our nonprofit's mission to continue the heritage of hot air ballooning in Iredell County, we look forward to hosting you this October!
ADDITIONAL TICKET INFO FOR PATRONS
>> Festival Admission tickets and Hot Air Balloon Rides are separate purchases. Balloon Rides are purchased directly from a participating ride pilot. |
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE ARRIVING
bring Cash
Most vendors and beer tickets are cash purchases only. Limited ATM locations; wait times for guest access to cash may occur.
HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS / ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT.
All ballooning activities including static display, tethered rides and balloon flights are weather dependent. The decision to inflate hot air balloons is made just prior to a scheduled ballooning activity. (Winds & weather may seem calm for ground dwellers while unsafe for air travelers.) LEARN ABOUT BALLOONING
Parking
Learn more about our parking options here.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Carolina BalloonFest is a rain or shine event.
Permitted Items
Blankets, chairs, cameras, small umbrellas, unopened bottled waters, small snacks (such as crackers, chips).
Items not allowed
Pets, coolers, weapons, drones, pop-up canopies. Search activities will be in progress.
Hot air balloons only launch twice daily
Many attractions and family-friendly activities are scheduled throughout the day for your enjoyment between scheduled launch times. Check out our entertainment lineup and our NC Wine and Craft Beer Tastings. The festival also has a kids zone and some other family-fun activities.
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