2017 Carolina BalloonFest Gate Times
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
October 21 ♦ Saturday Gates Open 7 AM ~ Close 8:30 PM
October 22 ♦ Sunday Gates Open 7 AM - Close 6 PM
What to know before you get on the road to Carolina BalloonFest!
**NEW** On site festival parking is reserved for guests with a PREPAID TICKET IN HAND designated for LOT 1 or 2. Guests WITHOUT prepaid tickets must drive to Park & Ride locations Lot 3 or Lot 4 while spaces are available. Guest who drive to the festival venue without prepaid tickets will be redirected to Lot 3 Troutman Park & Ride or Lot 4 W. Iredell High School Park & Ride. A redirect will add extra travel time to your destination experience and compromise your on time arrival for scheduled festival events.
For safety and exit clearance, NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. No walk in guests admitted. Only guests in vehicles holding prepaid tickets may enter festival venue Parking Lots 1 and 2. Ticket scanning will be in progress.
Carolina BalloonFest is expected to sell out! Historically, our festival attracts tens of thousands of people on Saturday & Sunday. Due to the overwhelming popularity of Carolina BalloonFest and limited access points, guests are advised to purchase advance tickets, arrive early and PARK by 1 PM on Saturday & Sunday. We cannot guarantee entry to festival for ticket holders or park & ride guests who attempt to park later than 1:30 PM.
~ PARK & RIDE TROUTMAN LOT 3 with FREE shuttle to festival between 11 AM - 4 PM on Saturday & Sunday. NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE ON FRIDAY.
~ PARK & RIDE W. IREDELL H.S. LOT 4 with FREE shuttle to festival between 11 AM - 4 PM on Saturday & Sunday. NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE ON FRIDAY.
~ BRING CASH. Most vendors and beer tickets are cash purchases only. Limited ATM locations; wait times for guest access to cash may occur.
~ HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS / ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. All ballooning activities including static displays, tethered rides and balloon flights are weather dependent. The decision to inflate hot air balloons is made just prior to a scheduled ballooning activity. (Winds & weather may seem calm for ground dwellers while unsafe for air travelers.) LEARN ABOUT BALLOONING >
~ HOT AIR BALLOONS ONLY LAUNCH TWICE DAILY ~ EARLY MORNING & LATE AFTERNOON. Many attractions and family-friendly activities are scheduled throughout the day for your enjoyment between scheduled launch times! VIEW SCHEDULE >
~ CAROLINA BALLOONFEST IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. Carolina BalloonFest TICKETS are NON-REFUNDABLE.
~ PERMITTED ITEMS. Blankets, chairs, cameras.
~ ITEMS NOT ALLOWED. Pets, coolers, weapons, drones, pop-up canopies. Search activities will be in progress.
~ LIMITED FIELD CAPACITY FOR GUESTS... Carolina BalloonFest is expected to sell out!
For safety and exit clearance, NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. No walk in guests admitted. Only guests in vehicles holding prepaid tickets may enter festival venue Parking Lots 1 and 2. Ticket scanning will be in progress.
Carolina BalloonFest is expected to sell out! Historically, our festival attracts tens of thousands of people on Saturday & Sunday. Due to the overwhelming popularity of Carolina BalloonFest and limited access points, guests are advised to purchase advance tickets, arrive early and PARK by 1 PM on Saturday & Sunday. We cannot guarantee entry to festival for ticket holders or park & ride guests who attempt to park later than 1:30 PM.
~ PARK & RIDE TROUTMAN LOT 3 with FREE shuttle to festival between 11 AM - 4 PM on Saturday & Sunday. NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE ON FRIDAY.
~ PARK & RIDE W. IREDELL H.S. LOT 4 with FREE shuttle to festival between 11 AM - 4 PM on Saturday & Sunday. NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE ON FRIDAY.
~ BRING CASH. Most vendors and beer tickets are cash purchases only. Limited ATM locations; wait times for guest access to cash may occur.
~ HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS / ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. All ballooning activities including static displays, tethered rides and balloon flights are weather dependent. The decision to inflate hot air balloons is made just prior to a scheduled ballooning activity. (Winds & weather may seem calm for ground dwellers while unsafe for air travelers.) LEARN ABOUT BALLOONING >
~ HOT AIR BALLOONS ONLY LAUNCH TWICE DAILY ~ EARLY MORNING & LATE AFTERNOON. Many attractions and family-friendly activities are scheduled throughout the day for your enjoyment between scheduled launch times! VIEW SCHEDULE >
~ CAROLINA BALLOONFEST IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. Carolina BalloonFest TICKETS are NON-REFUNDABLE.
~ PERMITTED ITEMS. Blankets, chairs, cameras.
~ ITEMS NOT ALLOWED. Pets, coolers, weapons, drones, pop-up canopies. Search activities will be in progress.
~ LIMITED FIELD CAPACITY FOR GUESTS... Carolina BalloonFest is expected to sell out!
Lot 1 PREMIUM PARKING
Reserved parking for Premium Parking ticket holders. Early Bird or Advance admission tickets must be purchased separately. This is a grass field near festival gate. Directions to Lot 1 will be noted on your prepaid Premium Parking ticket.
Lot 2 ON SITE FESTIVAL PARKING
Reserved for Early Bird and Advance ticket holders only. This is a grass field next to our festival venue. RV & Motor Coach Campers, Handicap & Motorcycle parking is located here. Directions to Lot 2 will be noted on your prepaid Early Bird or Advance ticket.
Lot 3 PARK & RIDE at Troutman-Iredell County Fairgrounds
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630 N Main Street, Troutman, NC 28166. Designated parking location for Day of Event ticket buyers. When Lot 4 fills, guests will be directed to this location while spaces are available.
FRIDAY - NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE THIS DAY. SATURDAY October 22 ♦ 11 AM - 4 PM ♦ PLAN TO PARK before 1:30 PM. FREE Shuttle Service departs every 20 minutes to BalloonFest. ♦ LAST Shuttle to BalloonFest is 4 PM ♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate ♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 8:30 PM. SUNDAY October 23 ♦ 11 AM - 4 PM ♦ PLAN TO PARK before 1:30 PM. FREE Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to BalloonFest. ♦ LAST Shuttle to BalloonFest is 4 PM ♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate ♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 6:00 PM. |
Lot 4 PARK & RIDE at W. Iredell High School
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213 Warrior Drive, Statesville, NC 28625. Designated parking location for Day of Event ticket buyers. Shuttle vehicles at this Park & Ride can serve guests with special transportation needs. When Lot 3 fills, guests will be directed to this location while spaces are available.
FRIDAY - NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE SATURDAY October 22 ♦ 11 AM - 4 PM ♦ PLAN TO PARK before 1:30 PM. FREE Shuttle Service departs every 20 minutes to BalloonFest. ♦ LAST Shuttle to BalloonFest is 4 PM ♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate ♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 8:30 PM. SUNDAY October 23 ♦ 11 AM - 4 PM ♦ PLAN TO PARK before 1:30 PM. FREE Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to BalloonFest. ♦ LAST Shuttle to BalloonFest is 4 PM ♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate ♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 6:00 PM. |
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RV & Motor Coach Parking
Motorcycle Parking
Designated Motorcycle parking is located in Lot 2. Grass farm field - NOT paved. Must purchase advance tickets for entry to Lot 2. Directions to Lot 2 will be noted on your advance ticket(s).
Handicap Parking
Designated parking lot for guests with special needs is located in Lot 2. Grass farm field - NOT paved. Must purchase advance tickets for entry to Lot 2. Directions to Lot 2 will be noted on your prepaid ticket(s).
As a Reminder... All Ticket Holders are advised to PARK by 1 PM on Saturday & Sunday.
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Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 20-22, 2017!
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, guests are encouraged to purchase advance tickets and plan to PARK by 1 PM to attend late afternoon launches. 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. **NEW** On site festival parking is reserved for guests with a PREPAID TICKET IN HAND. Spectators who drive to the festival venue without prepaid tickets will be redirected to Park & Ride. A redirect will add extra travel time to your destination experience and compromise your on time arrival for scheduled events. For safety and exit clearance, NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. Walk in spectators will not be admitted. Only guests in vehicles with prepaid tickets will be admitted to park at festival venue. Ticket scanning will be in progress.
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