Media Credentials for Special Coverage of Carolina BalloonFest

Please describe your media affiliation and project, below. Our Media Team will review applications and respond via Email for final focus details prior to approving media access. Upon approval, a media kit will be mailed to your place of business. 

Our Media Credentials Packet may be granted to media representatives willing to spotlight Carolina BalloonFest prior and during festival weekend. Post festival projects will be considered. 

About the Media Credentials Packet

- One Reserved Parking Tag

- One 3-Day Festival Media Pass

- Friday AM Media Flight; limited spaces. Based on your media project for Carolina BalloonFest, a flight may be possible with a participating pilot. This flight should not be expected. Your project and demographic reach will also be factored into a media flight reservation.

- As a reminder, many pilots book hot air balloon flights throughout the weekend at $250 each person... your media affiliation may choose to guarantee a flight during the festival by reserving a paid flight with a participating pilot. See our Pilots & Hot Air Balloons page to make payment and flight arrangements direct with a participating pilot. 

Carolina BalloonFest Media Credential Application

    Blog & Social Media Summary (optional)
Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 18-20, 2019!  
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,  on Saturday, guests are encouraged to PARK by 1 PM to attend late afternoon launches. Saturday is our most popular festival day and the admissions booths will close when we reach maximum capacity. 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. ​Parking will be available on site and at park and ride. NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. Walk in spectators will not be admitted. Ticket scanning will be in progress.
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