Experience the feeling of ascension inside a tethered hot air balloon!
Re/Max 1 Pete Colwell |
ReMax pilot, Pete Colwell, raises funds with this attraction at our festival and donates 100% proceeds to National Balloon Rally Charities to donate to local nonprofits. What most people don’t know, however, is that the original Re/Max balloon was manufactured (40 years) ago in Statesville. |
Ridem 1 matthew mcclinton |
Ridem 3 adam mcclinton |
How much does a tether ride cost?
Tether rides cost $5 for Children (age 10 & younger) and $10 for Adults. You cannot pre-purchase a tether ride; this attraction is first-come, first-serve. Tether pilots accept cash only.
Are tether rides dependent on the weather as well?
Yes, tether rides are weather-dependent, just like flights. Our Flight Director and the Tether Pilots will make this safety decision each day of the festival.
What is the tether ride schedule?
Tether Pilots will be available on the field Friday, Saturday & Sunday and will offer rides when favorable weather conditions permit this activity. Due to this circumstance, we cannot post an absolute schedule for this attraction.
Tether Pilots will offer rides during these estimated times:
Tether Pilots will offer rides during these estimated times:
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday afternoons after the mass ascension
- Saturday & Sunday mornings between 7 - 10 AM
How do I get a tether ride?
Since this attraction operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, our festival patrons wait in line for their opportunity to ride. Please be advised, this line can become very long so be attentive as to when tether pilots are setting up their balloons.
How high will the tether balloon rise?
You'll rise approximately 30-50 feet in the air while being anchored to the ground.
How long will my tether balloon experience last?
Due to the large demand of this attraction, patrons will tether in the air for about 3-5 minutes, providing you a bird's eye view of the festival. Bring your camera!
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Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 18-20, 2019!
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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