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About Carolina BalloonFest

Welcome to 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 2 stages, tethered balloon rides, Artisan Village, Kids Zone, NC wine & craft beer garden, great festival foods and much more!

FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018

3p               
Gates Open ~ Welcome!  Community Appreciation Day 

3p - 7:30p
Kids Zone 
Inflatables*, Bungee Jump, Climb Wall, Walk-in Balloon & Magic Shows!
* inflatables & walk-in balloon are weather dependent

3p - 7p
NC Wine & Craft Beer Garden sponsored by Wine Maestro Downtown Statesville  
                   
3p - 8:30p
Main Stage sponsored by Wells Fargo
Stage Schedule to be announced

4p - 5:30p
Mass Ascension Launch Window ~ Hot Air Balloons Fly Out*
* The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule time or cancel due to weather or safety concerns.

8:30p
Gates Close

SATURDAY, Oct. 20,  2018

7a
Gates Open ~ Welcome!

8a - 9:30a
Fly Over Launch Window* Hot Air Balloon Competition sponsored by EnergyUnited Propane
* The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule time or cancel due to weather or safety concerns
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9a - 7:30p
Kids Zone 
Inflatables*, Bungee Jump, Climb Wall, Walk-in Balloon & Magic Shows! 
* inflatables & walk-in balloon are weather dependent
-Fort Dobbs - Afternoon

Mr. Marvel's Magic Show  12p
The Interactive Theatre of Jef  3p
Mr. Marvel's Magic Show  4p

10a - 5p
2nd Stage sponsored by Goodwill Industries

​-Our State Magazine Booth
-Stage Schedule to be announced

10a - 8:45p
​Main Stage sponsored by Wells Fargo
Stage Schedule to be announced

11a - 7p
NC Wine & Craft Beer Garden sponsored by Wine Maestro Downtown Statesville
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2p - 3p
Pilots Meet & Greet in Launch Field

4p - 5:30p
​Mass Ascension Launch Window ~ Hot Air Balloons Fly Out*
*The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule time or cancel due to weather or safety concerns

6:30p - 7:30p
Evening Glow Window
Hot Air Balloon Glow sponsored by Black Automotive Group
​Balloons return to the festival field to inflate & display at dusk*
*The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule time or cancel due to weather or safety concerns

8:30p
Gates Close

SUNDAY, Oct. 21, 2018

7a
Gates Open ~ Welcome!  Military Appreciation Day 
Thank you Veterans and Active Military Service Men & Women! Free Admission with your Military Service card/ID

8a - 9:30a
Fly Over Launch Window* Hot Air Balloon Competition sponsored by EnergyUnited Propane
*The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule time or cancel due to weather or safety concerns

9a - 5p
Kids Zone
Inflatables*, Bungee Jump, Climb Wall, Walk-in Balloon & Magic Shows!
* inflatables & walk-in balloon are weather dependent

Mr. Marvel's Magic Show  12p
The Interactive Theatre of Jef  1p
Mr. Marvel's Magic Show  2p
The Interactive Theatre of Jef  3p
Mr. Marvel's Magic Show  4p

10a - 4:30p
2nd Stage sponsored by Goodwill Industries
​Stage Schedule to be announced

11a - 4:45p
Main Stage Entertainment sponsored by Wells Fargo
Stage Schedule to be announced

​12p - 4:30p
NC Wine & Craft Beer Garden sponsored by Wine Maestro Downtown Statesville

2p - 3p
​Pilots Meet & Greet in Launch Field

4p - 5:30p
Mass Ascension Launch Window ~ Hot Air Balloons Fly Out*
* The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule time or cancel due to weather or safety concerns

6p
Gates Close ~ Thank you for celebrating the 44th Carolina BalloonFest with us!