Welcome to the 45th Carolina BalloonFest! We are here to facilitate your access to the festival and special attractions from Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 21, 2018. To stay current with official festival information, please revisit this page!
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About Media Credentials:
2017 Media Credentials Application opens September 10, 2018. Please complete our requested information and submit by Friday, October 8, 2018. Questions?... please Email us! Due to the high interest and enthusiasm surrounding the prismatic nuances of Carolina BalloonFest, media credentials are limited and intended for working press only. 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. Please apply below for special access and privileges. Post festival projects will be considered. 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. Please describe your media affiliation and project intention, below. Our Media Team will review all applications and respond via Email & telephone for final focus details prior to granting media credentials. Upon approval, our team will coordinate the best resources to support your focus. About Media Credentials. We appreciate your interest in Carolina BalloonFest (CBF) 2017. Festival media credentials will be granted to accredited organizations and individuals with outstanding reach toward our ideal audience and/or mission. Our Media Credentials Packet includes 1 CBF Weekend Media Credential , 1 Reserved Parking Tag. We will also cross promote your media organization via our website and social media. As a condition of accepting Carolina BalloonFest Media Credentials, you agree to send tear sheets, link or a copy of your coverage as soon as possible prior & during festival weekend. Approved post project media forwarded by December 31, 2017 or as agreed. Credentials Pickup. Media check-in and CBF approved credentials will be available for pickup from our Media Team at Gate 1 at 2016 Carolina BalloonFest upon arrival. Parking Directions will be Emailed to approved Media correspondents. Festival History. Our 'Fest' began over 40 years ago as 'The National Balloon Rally" and is well-renowned as the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the United States. Located in the Southeast, our Carolina blue skies offer a magnificent backdrop to over 50 majestic hot air balloons each 3rd weekend of October in Statesville, North Carolina. Visit our History Gallery> for additional information. Festival Profile. Over 40,000 spectators are attracted to our 3-day festival at the Statesville Regional Airport. Our grassy bowl and launch field is 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 such 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... when weather is favorable for flights. Professional photographers, local and regional media coverage love our gentle giants and enjoy sharing our festival each year. Only Carolina BalloonFest media credentials will be accepted at the gates. Other credentials do not guarantee free access. Media Updates. Our website is the best resource for current information. We also post festival news & updates via Facebook & Twitter. |
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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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