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 stage, tethered balloon rides, Artisan Village, Kids Zone, NC wine garden, great festival foods and much more!

Schedule:

6:30AM: Gate Open

7:30AM-9AM: Hot Air Balloon Competition Launch Window

(Hot Air Balloons fly over Festival Grounds performing aspects of a pre-determined competition. The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule or cancel due to weather or safety concerns.)

9AM-7:30PM: Kids Zone

Inflatables* Free! Walk-In Balloon* ($2)!
*inflatables & walk-in balloon are weather-dependent 

10AM-8:15PM: Entertainment Schedule

10AM-7:30PM: NC Wine Garden

11AM: Dare Devil Dog Show

2PM-3PM: Pilot Meet & Greet

Meet our pilots! To see if any rides or available, to ask questions, or if you're just curious, meet & greet some of our pilots in the launch field.

2:30PM: Dare Devil Dog Show

4:30PM-6PM: Mass Ascension Launch Window

(Hot Air Balloons Fly Out of the Festival Grounds. The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule or cancel due to weather or safety concerns.)

6:15PM: Dare Devil Dog Show

6:30PM-7:30PM: Evening Balloon Glow

(Hot Air Balloons return to the Festival Grounds to inflate & display at dusk. The Flight Director, Safety Officer and Pilots-in-Command may change schedule or cancel due to weather or safety concerns.)

7:45PM: Drone Show

8:30PM: Gates Close

General Admission Tickets:
Saturday:
Adult Ticket = $25
Child Ticket (ages 7-12) = $10

Weekend Pass:
Access to the festival on all 3 days - Friday, Saturday & Sunday admission. 
Weekend Adult Pass = $50
Weekend Child Pass (ages 7-12) = $25

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