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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Wayne Fortney Rosie THIS PILOT IS FULL |
Gilbert Martin That's Amore THIS PILOT IS FULL |
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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.