Carolina BalloonFest
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Book A Ride

How much are balloon rides?
Balloon Rides are $325 a person. 
How do I book a balloon ride?
Use the information provided below to contact a pilot directly. From there, the pilot will help your schedule your flight. 
Does a balloon ride count as an admission ticket to the festival?
No. Balloon rides are a separate fee from entry into the festival. With that said, a festival entry ticket and a balloon ride are separate purchases. Think of it as two entities joining together to put on this awesome festival. To purchase your festival tickets, please visit our ticket page. 
When do balloon flights take place?​​
Hot Air Balloon Flights are scheduled twice daily; early morning & late afternoon. 
Are there still balloon rides if it rains?
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.

2023 Ride Pilots


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Chase Donner
Smile
(502) 457-9669
Chase.Donner@gmail.com
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Anthony Seeger
​Carolina Twist
(864) 420-2025
carolinaskyballoons@aol.com
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​Dan Gerbus
​Bourbon Flight
(​336) 866-0519
bourbon.flight.balloon@gmail.com
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Tony Colburn
​DREAM ON
(336) 922-7207 
colburns4@roadrunner.com
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​Mark Fritze
FreedomFlyer/DogOnIt
(850) 443-5571
gskmorton@aol.com
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​Mark MacSkimming
​Movin' Magic
(717) 805-8400
EagleA7@aol.com
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Randy Lee
​Spellbound Spirit III
(919) 625-5533
flycarolinahigh@gmail.com
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Tom Tomasetti
SPIRIT OF THE LORD
(919) 219-4430
ttomasetti@nc.rr.com
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​Matthew Lidinsky
3LC
(​908) 788-5415
hunterdonballooning@gmail.com
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Scott McClinton
Ridem1
(502) 228-8955
Call
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​Sally Lidinsky
Pachycephalosaurus
(908) 788-5415
hunterdonballooning@gmail.com
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Terry Dillard
Flip flop fantasies
​(407) 616-6662
dillardoftlg@aol.com
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Patrick Grogan
Pat-O-Lantern
(704) 450-4571
pgrogan67@yahoo.com
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Sean Richardson
Color Me Badd
(704) 877-3721
skycandyballoons@gmail.com
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​Wayne Fortney
​Rosie
THIS PILOT IS FULL
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​Jonathan Carter
Boyhood Dream
​(610) 960-7732
info@cartercountryflights.com
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Marc Klinger
Oochie 5
THIS PILOT IS FULL
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Britan Stepanek
Lucky Stars
(704) 507-8787
luckydayballoon@gmail.com
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​Charles Page
Big Oh! Balloon
THIS PILOT IS FULL
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​Joe and Beth Hamilton
​Last One
(​772) 285-2680
n90eh@comcast.net
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​Gilbert Martin
That's Amore
THIS PILOT IS FULL


About Hot Air Balloon Competitions
Purchase Tickets!
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Rain or Shine... Save the date Carolina BalloonFest is October 18, 19, 20 of 2024!  
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
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. 

©2023 National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc.
  • Home
  • Festival Info
    • About Us
    • Get Involved >
      • Volunteers
      • Vendor Interest
    • Entertainment Schedule
    • Maps & Directions
    • FAQs
  • Balloons
    • Book a Ride!
    • Special Shapes
    • Tether Balloon Rides
  • Tickets
  • Sponsors
    • 2023 Participating Sponsors
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Vendor Interest
  • Contact Us