Tether Hot Air Balloon Rides
Experience the feeling of ascension inside a tethered hot air balloon! As a passenger, you'll rise approximately 30-50 feet in the air (weather conditional) for about 3-5 minutes while anchored to the ground. Remember your camera!
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.
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.
Day of Event ~ cash only
$5 Children age 10 & younger...
$10 Adults
$10 Adults
Tether Ride Schedule
Tether Pilots will be be at the field Friday , Saturday & Sunday and will offer rides when favorable weather conditions permit this activity. Therefore, WE CANNOT POST AN ABSOLUTE SCHEDULE FOR THIS ATTRACTION.
Tether Pilots will offer rides near these times;
~ Saturday & Sunday mornings between 7 - 10 AM
~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday afternoons after the ascension
Tether Pilots will offer rides near these times;
~ Saturday & Sunday mornings between 7 - 10 AM
~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday afternoons after the ascension
RE/MAX
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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. Thank you, Pete!
About ReMax & Pilot Pete Colwell |
Firestine
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Pilot Chris Sommers and his crew offer tethered rides for people of all ages!
Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pilot Sommers can accommodate most people with physical disabilities. Please discuss your situation with Pilot Sommers. Passengers over 250 lbs. in weight may be asked to pay extra. 318-334-7220 |
Ridem 1
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Pilot Matt McClinton
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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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