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:

7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
7:30 A.M. - Balloon Chasers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
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7:30 - 9 A.M. - Hot Air Balloon Competition Launch Window
Hot Air Balloons fly over Festival Grounds performing aspects of a pre-determined competition
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. - Kids Zone
Inflatables Free! Walk-In Balloon ($2)!
Kids Zone Information
10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. - NC Wine and Craft Beer Garden
2:00 - 3:00 P.M. - Pilot Meet and Greet
4:30 - 6 P.M. - Mass Ascension Launch Window
6:00 P.M. - Gates Close

10:00 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Main Stage Entertainment
10AM - Randall Sprinkle
11:30AM - Love Not Money
1PM - Bing Futch
2:30PM - On The Border
4:15PM - Bing Futch
​5:15PM - ​Albannach

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