Carolina BalloonFest is a fun-filled weekend of outstanding entertainment, attractions and family activities. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to bask in the beautiful Carolina autumn weather as the backdrop to all the sights & sounds of 50 colorful hot air balloons. (pets & coolers are not permitted).
As a premiere hot air balloon festival in the Southeast, Carolina BalloonFest is held at Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, NC each 3rd weekend of October!
As a premiere hot air balloon festival in the Southeast, Carolina BalloonFest is held at Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, NC each 3rd weekend of October!
Our Festival APP
Official Sponsors 2014Come Early & Stay Late!50 Hot Air Balloons
Mass Ascensions Main Stage Entertainment Saturday Evening Balloon Glow Sanctioned Competitions Hot Air Balloon Rides! Tethered Balloon Rides! Kids Zone Edu-History NC Wine & Craft Beer Tasting Artisan Village MarketPlace Eat Street Beer Tent 5K & Kids Fun Run |
Our Mission
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National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. is an incorporated 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible.
Carolina BalloonFest 2014 benefits American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Statesville. A portion of proceeds raised will also be donated to community charities who volunteer with us. In November 2013, National Balloon Rally Charities dba Carolina BalloonFest donated $60,000 to local non-profit organizations. LEARN MORE |
3-Days of Fun |
