Come Early & Stay Late!

We invite you to bring lawn chairs and blankets (Pets & Coolers will not be admitted) to enjoy our beautiful Carolina autumn weather. Be amazed by the sights and sounds of colorful hot air balloons and ongoing festivities in the field of our venue at Statesville Regional Airport.

Taste North Carolina's fine wines & craft brews from our state's vineyards and breweries or stroll the Artisan Village and MarketPlace to shop for unique gifts. Our Kids FunZone offers fun bouncers and challenges for children of all ages. Families can sit back, relax and enjoy great Live Entertainment. Satisfy your hunger throughout the day with a variety of offerings along Eat Street.

Cash Only for at-the-gate Ticket Purchases. Tickets are non-refundable. ATM machines are on site to supplement your cash needs for Food & Beer Tickets, Merchandise, etc.

Come experience the beauty and wonder of 50 magical hot air balloons decorating the sky! Weather permitting, hot air balloons will fly at dawn and dusk. Saturday evening, after dark is our traditional Hot Air Balloon Glow. Weather permitting, Hot Air Balloon Rides and Tethered Balloon Rides are available throughout the weekend!

As a reminder...no pets, coolers or food will be permitted through the gates.

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Hot Air Balloon Edu-History - Courtesy of Carolinas Balloon Association

Live Entertainment

Tethered Balloon Rides

Kids Zone

Tastes of NC Wines & Craft Brews

Eat Street

Beer Tent

Artisan Village & MarketPlace