National Balloon Rally Charities donates 60K in 2013
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After a successful and memorable 40th Anniversary of hot air ballooning in Iredell County, NC, National Balloon Rally Charities dba Carolina BalloonFest donated 60K to local non-profit organizations.
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Congratulations to our 2013 recipients...
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Statesville accepted $20,000.
Additional donations were presented to:
Boy Scouts of America (Troops 607, 607, 335, 174 & 609)
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Mitchell Community College BLET
Statesville Kiwanis
The Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Iredell County, Inc. / Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN)
North Iredell High School Cheerleaders
Statesville Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Iredell County
Our organization also recognizes the contributions of over 600 volunteers and dozens of event sponsors who contributed to the success of the 2013 event, including over 50 pilots and crews who journeyed across the United States to participate in the 40th Anniversary Celebration weekend.
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Statesville accepted $20,000.
Additional donations were presented to:
Boy Scouts of America (Troops 607, 607, 335, 174 & 609)
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Mitchell Community College BLET
Statesville Kiwanis
The Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Iredell County, Inc. / Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN)
North Iredell High School Cheerleaders
Statesville Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Iredell County
Our organization also recognizes the contributions of over 600 volunteers and dozens of event sponsors who contributed to the success of the 2013 event, including over 50 pilots and crews who journeyed across the United States to participate in the 40th Anniversary Celebration weekend.
2013 Carolina BalloonFest 40th Anniversary!
What a fantastic weekend!
Our Carolina BalloonFest 40th Anniversary 3-day festival was filled with many moments to remember!
Pilots, families, friends and hot air balloon enthusiasts reunited to honor and celebrate our notable pioneers who took flight more than 40 years ago - their adventurous spirit gives us the wonderous gift of sailing in the winds, today!
From 1974 to 2013 they gathered each year in our community to catch the winds and share their passion for flight with each other. Their tradition continues... National Balloon Rally Charities thanks everyone who contributed their time and support to the success of our event, Carolina BalloonFest, which enables us to continue our charitable mission!
Please revisit this page for more history, photos & videos from our celebratory year!
Our Carolina BalloonFest 40th Anniversary 3-day festival was filled with many moments to remember!
Pilots, families, friends and hot air balloon enthusiasts reunited to honor and celebrate our notable pioneers who took flight more than 40 years ago - their adventurous spirit gives us the wonderous gift of sailing in the winds, today!
From 1974 to 2013 they gathered each year in our community to catch the winds and share their passion for flight with each other. Their tradition continues... National Balloon Rally Charities thanks everyone who contributed their time and support to the success of our event, Carolina BalloonFest, which enables us to continue our charitable mission!
Please revisit this page for more history, photos & videos from our celebratory year!
Pilots of 2013 Celebrate our 40th!
Thursday, October 17
Statesville Civic Center... Our 40th Anniversary celebrated many aeronautic pioneers and notable community members who founded Iredell County's special place in hot air ballooning history!
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Friday October 18
AM Media & Weekend LaunchStatesville Community; Schools & Sponsors
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PM Festival Launch |
Saturday October 19
AM Festival Competition Fly Over |
PM Festival Launch
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Sunday October 20
AM Festival Competition Fly Over5K & Kids Fun Run
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PM Festival Launch |
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Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 20-22, 2023!
Hot Air Balloon Flights are scheduled twice daily; early morning & late afternoon. All ballooning activities (including static display, tethered rides and balloon flights) and skydiving exhibition 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, Inc. is a nonprofit that donates a portion of our festival proceeds to other local nonprofits and surrounding community agencies. |
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©2023 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. Pre-purchased parking will be available on site and free parking will be available at Troutman 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.
©2023 National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc.