49th Annual Carolina BalloonFest

Relax under Carolina blue skies between early morning and late afternoon balloon launches. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to relax and enjoy the cool autumn days with your friends and family! Live music on the main stage, tethered balloon rides, Artisan Village, Kids Zone, NC wine and craft beer garden, great festival foods and much more!

Schedule:

3:00 P.M. - Gates Open
3:00-7:00 P.M. - Kids Zone
Inflatables Free! Walk-In Balloon ($2)!
inflatables and walk-in balloon are weather-dependent
Kids Zone Information
3:00 - 7:00 P.M. - NC Wine and Craft Beer Garden
Remember: Tasting tickets can only be purchased if the patron is wearing an age-verified wristband. Must have license presence. Cash only.
4:30 - 6 P.M. - Mass Ascension Launch Window
Hot Air Balloons Fly Out of the Festival Grounds
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. - Evening Balloon Glow Window
Hot Air Balloons return to the Festival Grounds to inflate and display at dusk
8:30 P.M. - Gates Close

3:00 - 8:15 P.M. - Main Stage Entertainment
3PM - Bing Futch
5PM - Dani Kerr and the Skeleton Crew
​7:30PM - Albannach

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