Carolina BalloonFest 2024

The Carolina BalloonFest is proud to announce this year’s official festival on​ October 18-20, 2024. As a festival and a nonprofit, the Balloon Fest takes pride in its NC-based roots. They owe much to the community and the multitude of volunteers, other nonprofits, and community agencies who come together each year to make the Carolina BalloonFest a truly unforgettable event. This event had a tremendous impact on the well-being of the citizens of Iredell County and surrounding locations, and it couldn't have been done without your support.

National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. DBA Carolina BalloonFest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that hosts an annual balloon festival, the Carolina BalloonFest, known as the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the country. Always occurring during the third weekend in October, the festival features hot air balloon morning competitions, mass ascensions, and evening balloon glows, in addition, to live entertainment on two stages, a kids’ zone, marketplace and artisan village, and an NC wine and craft beer garden. 

Join us for a of family fun featuring:

• Special Shapes
• Mass Ascensions
• Friday & Saturday Evening Balloon Glow
• Hot Air Balloon Competitions
• Live Entertainment on the Main Stage
• Hot Air Balloon Flights
• Tethered Balloon Rides
• Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
• Wine & Craft Beer Garden
• Kids Zone & Stage
• 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 are available now!

Host or Publisher Carolina BalloonFest