We look forward to next year's event on Oct. 15, 16, 17 2021.

​Tickets will go on sale in the spring of 2021.

Important Notes for Patrons:

>> Children that are age 12 and under receive free admission. No ticket purchase is required. 
>> Festival Admission tickets and Hot Air Balloon Rides are separate purchases. Balloon Rides are purchased directly from a participating ride pilot.
>> Purchase admission tickets on this page below via eventbrite. 
>> Click the button below to purchase a Hot Air Balloon Ride.

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WHAT PATRONS SHOULD KNOW...

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 display, 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

Parking

Learn more about our parking options

Tickets are non-refundable.

Carolina BalloonFest is a rain or shine event. 

Permitted Items

Blankets, chairs, cameras, small umbrellas, unopened bottled waters, small snacks (such as crackers, chips). 

Items not allowed

Pets, coolers, weapons, drones, pop-up canopies. Search activities will be in progress.

Hot air balloons only launch twice daily

Many attractions and family-friendly activities are scheduled throughout the day for your enjoyment between scheduled launch times. Check out our entertainment lineup here and our NC Wine and Craft Beer Tastings here. The festival also has a kids zone and some other family-fun activities. ​