MediaWelcome to the 45th Carolina BalloonFest!
The countdown to the third weekend in October is underway as the Carolina BalloonFest will be celebrating our 45th Anniversary on Oct. 19, 20 and 21, 2018. |
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Media Registration
The media application process for the 2018 Carolina BalloonFest is now open. Please read through the entire webpage before registering. If you have any questions after reading this page, and reviewing the 2018 Media Guide, please email: media@CarolinaBalloonFest.com.
Media Registration will close on September 30, 2018.
Media credentials will be provided to qualified media. The media credentials include a parking pass and admission to the event via a CBF media pass. Media also has the opportunity to sign up for balloon rides (dependent upon pilot participation).
Media Registration will close on September 30, 2018.
Media credentials will be provided to qualified media. The media credentials include a parking pass and admission to the event via a CBF media pass. Media also has the opportunity to sign up for balloon rides (dependent upon pilot participation).
Qualifying Media
We welcome members of the media from all media platforms including broadcast, print, photography and digital. To qualify as Carolina BalloonFest media, you must be a member of the working media, meaning that all work produced at the Carolina BalloonFest must be developed/shared for/with a larger audience, on a media platform.
Due to the high interest of media coverage surrounding the Carolina BalloonFest, media credentials are limited. Credentials will be issued based on confirmed story assignments and samples of previous event coverage on a per case basis.
PLEASE NOTE: Credentials are not guaranteed nor auto-granted by submission of this application. Possession of any press credential or ID does not entitle you to free access to Carolina BalloonFest. Approved media and correspondents will be published at all admission gates.
We encourage professional and aspiring photographers and videographers to experience and capture the majestic nuances of our hot air balloons and special attractions at Carolina BalloonFest. However, media credentials are intended for journalists & reporters assigned by their media affiliations to cover Carolina BalloonFest. Your admission ticket supports our mission ~ we thank you!
Drones are prohibited unless approved in advance by organizers of this festival.
Our Media Team will review all applications and will respond via Email for final focus details prior to granting media credentials. Upon approval, a media packet will be mailed to your office of business.
Apply below for media access to the Festival. Post festival projects will be considered. For review, please fill out the application below.
Due to the high interest of media coverage surrounding the Carolina BalloonFest, media credentials are limited. Credentials will be issued based on confirmed story assignments and samples of previous event coverage on a per case basis.
PLEASE NOTE: Credentials are not guaranteed nor auto-granted by submission of this application. Possession of any press credential or ID does not entitle you to free access to Carolina BalloonFest. Approved media and correspondents will be published at all admission gates.
We encourage professional and aspiring photographers and videographers to experience and capture the majestic nuances of our hot air balloons and special attractions at Carolina BalloonFest. However, media credentials are intended for journalists & reporters assigned by their media affiliations to cover Carolina BalloonFest. Your admission ticket supports our mission ~ we thank you!
Drones are prohibited unless approved in advance by organizers of this festival.
Our Media Team will review all applications and will respond via Email for final focus details prior to granting media credentials. Upon approval, a media packet will be mailed to your office of business.
Apply below for media access to the Festival. Post festival projects will be considered. For review, please fill out the application below.
Our Carolina BalloonFest media requests have reached full capacity. Please try again next year or consider purchasing a ticket for our charitable cause. Also, consider using our Media Guide below for any story ideas and/or festival questions.
Thank you for your interest.
Thank you for your interest.
Carolina BalloonFest Media Resources
The 2018 Media Guide is a comprehensive collection of festival information which will assist in your coverage of the event. Click below to view/download.
For this year's Festival Press Release, click below.
Media Updates. Our website is the best resource for current information. We also post festival news & updates via social media:
Photo Requests. Please email media@CarolinaBalloonFest.com
Carolina BalloonFest Profile
Over 40,000 spectators are attracted to our 3-day festival at the Statesville Regional Airport. Our 32-acres are filled with live entertainment on 2 stages, a kids' play zone & stage, tethered rides (weather/wind permitting), great festival food, North Carolina wines & craft beers, artisan market, local/regional artists and special attractions, like the Saturday evening Balloon Glow. Balloon pilots and crews gather from around the country to participate in Carolina BalloonFest during 3 late afternoon mass ascensions and 2 early morning flyovers (weather-permitting).
The Carolina BalloonFest also serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, donating a portion of our proceeds annually to local non-profits and organizations. For the 2017 donation press release, click below.
The Carolina BalloonFest also serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, donating a portion of our proceeds annually to local non-profits and organizations. For the 2017 donation press release, click below.
2017 Donation Press Release:
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Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 19-21, 2018!
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
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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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