2016 Carolina BalloonFest Hot Air Balloon Festival

You're invited to experience the BIG magic of hot air balloons, and more!

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Carolina BalloonFest

Carolina BalloonFest is a fun-filled weekend of outstanding entertainment, attractions and family activities.

Bring cameras, lawn chairs and blankets to bask in the beautiful Carolina autumn weather as the backdrop to all the sights and sounds of over 50 colorful hot air balloons which are scheduled to launch twice daily.

Pets, coolers, weapons, drones, pop-up canopies not permitted.

Our Mission

To continue the heritage of hot air ballooning in Iredell County, spotlight the community of Statesville and donate a percentage of Carolina BalloonFest proceeds to local nonprofit organizations.

In 2015, National Balloon Rally Charities awarded $113,000 of Carolina BalloonFest proceeds to dozens of community nonprofit organizations at Giving Tuesday Celebration on December 1.

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3 Days of Fun!

50 Hot Air Balloons
Special Shapes
3 Mass Ascensions
2 Fly Overs
Sanctioned Competitions
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Tethered Balloon Rides
Main Stage Entertainment
2nd Stage Entertainment
Wine & Craft Beer Tasting
Saturday Balloon Glow
Kids Zone
Walk In Balloon
Pilot Meet & Greet
Balloon Learning Center
Artisan Village & MarketPlace
Eat Street & Beer Tent

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Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 21-23, 2016!
Hot Air Balloon Flights are scheduled twice daily; early morning & late afternoon. 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 the scheduled ballooning activity. Due to limited entrance points into our festival, guests are encouraged to purchase advance tickets and plan to PARK by 1 PM to attend late afternoon launches. Tickets are non-refundable.

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National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. is an incorporated 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible. A portion of proceeds raised through Carolina BalloonFest and Carolina Roots MusicFest is distributed to local nonprofit organizations. PO Box 267 ~ Statesville NC 28687

Festival Location is near Statesville Regional Airport at 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.
**NEW** On site festival parking is reserved for guests with a PREPAID TICKET IN HAND designated for LOT 1 or 2. Festival goers WITHOUT prepaid tickets must drive to Park & Ride locations Lot 3 or Lot 4 while spaces are available. Spectators who drive to the festival venue without prepaid tickets will be redirected to Lot 3 Troutman Park & Ride or Lot 4 W. Iredell High School Park & Ride. A redirect will add extra travel time to your destination experience and compromise your on time arrival for scheduled festival events.
For safety and exit clearance, NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. No walk in spectators admitted. Only guests in vehicles holding prepaid tickets admitted to festival venue Parking Lots 1 and 2. Ticket scanning will be in progress.

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You're invited to experience the BIG magic of hot air balloons, and more!

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3 Days of Fun!

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