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Located at the intersection of I-40 & I-77 in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Statesville features attractions, shopping, dining and accommodations convenient to five Interstate interchanges. Our area is diverse, quaint & reasonably priced and boasts an interesting historical downtown, museums, historical sites, outlet shopping, Lake Norman activities, NASCAR shops, gem mining and an amazing fresco at the Statesville Civic Center.
Statesville proper is a city of 26,000 residents located in the central Piedmont of North Carolina, 38 miles north of Charlotte, 39 miles west of Winston-Salem and 135 miles west of Raleigh. Originally settled in 1753 by Scots-Irish Presbyterians and German Lutherans, Statesville served as the temporary capital of North Carolina during the final months of the Civil War and has been an important industrial and agricultural hub since its incorporation in 1789. |
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For more information about Greater Statesville including restaurants, lodging & camping, attractions, recreation and shopping, visit the Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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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.