2016 Carolina BalloonFest Gate Times
October 21 ♦ Friday Gates Open 3 PM ~ Close 8:30 PM
October 22 ♦ Saturday Gates Open 7 AM ~ Close 8:30 PM
October 23 ♦ Sunday Gates Open 7 AM - Close 6 PM
October 22 ♦ Saturday Gates Open 7 AM ~ Close 8:30 PM
October 23 ♦ Sunday Gates Open 7 AM - Close 6 PM
Carolina BalloonFest is expected to sell out!
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.
Check your prepaid ticket for the address to your designated Parking Lot! Park by 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Check your prepaid ticket for the address to your designated Parking Lot! Park by 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
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 Application - Limited Spaces Available!
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).
