# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 51st Carolina BalloonFest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Carolina BalloonFest 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/statesville/51st-carolina-balloonfest/200029989999120
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Meetups, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Statesville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 531 Old Airport Rd., Statesville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28677
- **lat**: 35.75838
- **long**: -80.95234
- **full address**: 531 Old Airport Rd., Statesville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28677

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 51st Carolina BalloonFest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/131c52a4215cbf879fe4f2d579e40b321591d019e0f323f03be37744e8cb7018-rimg-w1078-h472-dcf1f5f8-gmir?v=1777257379

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 51st Carolina BalloonFest being held?
  - **A:** 51st Carolina BalloonFest takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 531 Old Airport Rd., Statesville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28677.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 51st Carolina BalloonFest?
  - **A:** 51st Carolina BalloonFest is organized by Carolina BalloonFest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 51st Carolina BalloonFest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Statesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 51st Carolina BalloonFest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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