Carolina BalloonFest
- When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Statesville Regional Airport 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville,, NC, 28677
- Cost: Starting at $16.95
The Carolina Balloon Fest is proud to announce this year’s official festival on October 16-18, 2026!
Join us for a three-day weekend of family-fun featuring:
Special Shapes
Mass Ascensions
Friday & Saturday Evening Balloon Glow
Drone Show
Hot Air Balloon Competitions
Live Entertainment on the Main Stage
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Tethered Balloon Rides
Wine Garden
Kids Zone
Walk In Balloon
Pilot Meet & Greet
Artisan Village & MarketPlace
Eat Street
… all occurring within the presence of a cozy, Carolina autumn.
Don’t forget to bring your cameras, lawn chairs and blankets to take in the full experience of our fun-filled weekend. Plan on coming early and staying late! Tickets available now!
- Website: www.carolinaballoonfest.com
- Category: Family Fun
Friday, October 16th, 2026
3PM Gate Open
3PM-7PM Kids Zone
3PM-7PM Wine Garden
3PM-8:15PM Entertainment Schedule
4:30PM-6PM Mass Ascension Launch Window
(Hot Air Balloons Fly Out of the Festival Grounds. The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule or cancel due to weather or safety concerns.)
6:30PM-7:30PM Evening Balloon Glow
(Hot Air Balloons return to the Festival Grounds to inflate & display at dusk*
*The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule or cancel due to weather or safety concerns. )
7:45PM Drone Show
8:30PM Gates Close
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