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Directions: Carolina BalloonFest utilizes Eventbrite to sell festival tickets.
Please click the button at right to purchase tickets for the 2021 Carolina BalloonFest. You will be redirected to the Carolina BalloonFest Eventbrite page. |
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Important Things to Know for Patrons of the Carolina BalloonFest!
We want you to know that National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. DBA Carolina BalloonFest will be conscientious of state guidelines and other precautions as we move forward with the planning of the 2021 event, and we will provide sanitation measures for patrons at the festival. With that said, if you are a patron that feels uncomfortable attending, we certainly understand and ask that you do not put yourself at risk. But as a festival and nonprofit that depends on the Carolina BalloonFest as an annual revenue source to provide our annual donations to the community, and with having to postpone our 2020 festival, we will plan on having as normal of a festival as possible.
The Carolina BalloonFest is a weather-dependent event, and therefore, although the general weather forecast for the weekend looks good, wind and weather conditions can change rapidly. Carolina BalloonFest will do everything within our means to have as many scheduled launches as possible. However, our patrons must understand that we have no control over the weather and that the safety of our pilots, their passengers and our patrons is our primary concern.
We want you to know that National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. DBA Carolina BalloonFest will be conscientious of state guidelines and other precautions as we move forward with the planning of the 2021 event, and we will provide sanitation measures for patrons at the festival. With that said, if you are a patron that feels uncomfortable attending, we certainly understand and ask that you do not put yourself at risk. But as a festival and nonprofit that depends on the Carolina BalloonFest as an annual revenue source to provide our annual donations to the community, and with having to postpone our 2020 festival, we will plan on having as normal of a festival as possible.
The Carolina BalloonFest is a weather-dependent event, and therefore, although the general weather forecast for the weekend looks good, wind and weather conditions can change rapidly. Carolina BalloonFest will do everything within our means to have as many scheduled launches as possible. However, our patrons must understand that we have no control over the weather and that the safety of our pilots, their passengers and our patrons is our primary concern.
ADDITIONAL TICKET INFO FOR PATRONS
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>> 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 via eventbrite. >> Click the button below to purchase a Hot Air Balloon Ride. 
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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE ARRIVING
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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 here.
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.
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Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 15-17, 2021!
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. Please note that due to the popularity of our festival, our admissions booths will close when we reach maximum capacity. This is a decision out of our control and made by local law enforcement. Tickets are non-refundable. National Balloon Rally Charities donates a portion of our festival proceeds to other local nonprofits and surrounding community agencies. |
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©2021 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 are 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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