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Admission price includes any applicable state or local sales taxes pursuant to N.C. General Statute 105-164.4(a)(10). Ticket vendor fee applied at time of purchase. Children age 12 & younger FREE admission!
Community Appreciation FRIDAY $5 Admission at the gate.
Military Appreciation SUNDAY Free Admission for active & retired military service personnel holding military credentials/ID Card... Thank You for your service!
Admission Tickets and Hot Air Balloon Rides are purchased separately. Balloon Rides are purchased direct with a participating ride pilot. Purchase admission tickets on this page. Book A Ride for $250 here >
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Advanced Weekend Pass - $35
Advanced Saturday - $20 Advanced Sunday - $15 Carolina BalloonFest Patron Package - $300 Extra Child Ticket (for Patron Package) - $25 Day of Event: Weekend Pass - $40 Friday - $5 Saturday -$25 Sunday -$20 |
What to know before you get on the road to Carolina BalloonFest!
FREE parking will be provided. Parking will be located at the festival site, located at 531 Airport Road. This is a first-come, first-serve parking lot and it is encouraged that vehicles should arrive before 1 p.m. to receive a spot. Parking is also available at the Troutman Park & Ride located at the Iredell County Fair Grounds, 630 N. Main St., Troutman. Free shuttle rides will transport guests to and from festival. There will be no shuttle service on Friday. Guests are expected to park on site (first-come, first-serve).
Those with VIP Parking Passes will still need to arrive at the site, before 1 p.m.
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 on site festival parking Lots 1 and 2.
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.
~ 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 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
~ 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!
~ 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!
Those with VIP Parking Passes will still need to arrive at the site, before 1 p.m.
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 on site festival parking Lots 1 and 2.
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.
~ 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 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
~ 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!
~ 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!
Park & Ride Locations
Park & Ride shuttle service opens 11 AM. Last shuttle to festival is 4 PM. Get aboard the FREE shuttle to to BalloonFest for attractions scheduled after 11 AM.
Park & Ride at 630 N Main Street, Troutman, NC 28166
Park & Ride at 630 N Main Street, Troutman, NC 28166
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Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 20-22, 2017!
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, guests are encouraged to purchase advance tickets and plan to PARK by 1 PM to attend late afternoon launches. 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 rides. NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. Walk in spectators will not be admitted. Only guests in vehicles with prepaid tickets will be admitted to park at festival venue. Ticket scanning will be in progress.
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