Due to the popularity of the event, we have restructured our parking. Please read all information below.
2018 Carolina BalloonFest Gate Times and Parking Information Summary:
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October 20 ♦ Friday Gates Open 3 PM ~ Close 8:30 PM
October 21 ♦ Saturday Gates Open 7 AM ~ Close 8:30 PM
October 22 ♦ Sunday Gates Open 7 AM - Close 6 PM |
Free parking is available on-site. Parking opens at 2:30 PM.
Free parking is available off-site. On-site parking passes available for purchase.
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Free Parking Information:
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On Saturday and Sunday, FREE parking for all patrons is located at the Troutman Park & Ride, at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, located at 630 N. Main St, Troutman, NC 28166.
FREE Charter Bus shuttle services departs every 20 minutes to BalloonFest on Saturday and Sunday. FRIDAY - NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE THIS DAY. SATURDAY October 21 ♦ opens from 6:30 AM until The End of Festival ♦ FREE Shuttle Service departs every 20 minutes. ♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate ♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 8:30 PM. SUNDAY October 22 ♦ opens from 6:30 AM until The End of Festival ♦ FREE Shuttle Service departs every 20 minutes. ♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate ♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 6:00 PM. |
On-Site Parking Information
For safety and exit clearance, NO ROADSIDE PARKING near the festival site. Vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. No walk-in guests admitted.
General Admission Parking Pass and VIP Parking Pass are available for purchase per day.
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FRIDAY - FREE Parking available on site: 531 Airport Road. Parking opens at 2:30 PM; Event at 3 PM.
SATURDAY October 21 ♦ 6:30 AM - The End of Festival ♦ On-site parking available via General Admission Parking Pass for $10. Pass will park patrons in upper field adjacent to festival. ♦ On-site parking available via VIP Parking Pass for $20. Pass will park patrons near taxiway with private entry and exit point for more accessibility to the festival. SUNDAY October 22 ♦ 6:30 AM - To End of Festival ♦ On-site parking available via General Admission Parking Pass for $10. Pass will park patrons in upper field adjacent to festival. ♦ On-site parking available via VIP Parking Pass for $20. Pass will park patrons near taxiway with private entry and exit point for more accessibility to the festival. |
Handicap Parking
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A designated parking lot for guests with special needs is located at 531 Airport Road on a first-come, first serve basis. This parking lot will be located in the lower field next to the festival (see map above).
A special festival pass is not needed; a standard handicap parking pass is acceptable. Our festival is held in a grass field - NOT paved. Handicap accessible shuttles will also be available at the Park & Ride, located at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, to shuttle patrons back and forth to the festival. The fairgrounds is located at 630 N. Main St., Troutman. |
Motorcycle Parking
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The Carolina BalloonFest welcomes our motorcycle patrons.
FREE Designated Motorcycle parking is located in the lower field at 531 Old Airport Road, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking is also available at the Iredell County Fair Grounds, Troutman Park & Ride, located at 630 N Main St, Troutman. |
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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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