This ticket grants admission for one person to the 2025 Carolina BalloonFest on Friday, October 17, 2025. 

New This Year: Children 6 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket for entry.

Before purchasing, please review our event policies, especially our NO REFUND policy.

Please Note: FREE On-Site Parking Is NOT Included with Your Ticket.

At checkout, you’ll be able to select from the following parking options:

Free Off-Site Parking – Includes complimentary shuttle service to the festival grounds.
General On-Site Parking – $15.00 per vehicle.
Premier On-Site Parking – $25.00 per vehicle (limited availability).
Motorcycle Parking – Free (limited availability).
Handicap Parking – Available on-site with a valid handicap placard.
All parking areas have set capacities. Once capacity is reached, additional parking passes will not be sold.

Planning Your Visit:
Be sure to check the event schedule for balloon mass ascensions, live entertainment, and other can’t-miss attractions happening throughout the weekend!

We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend full of balloons, live music, food, family fun, and unforgettable memories!

This ticket grants admission for one person to the 2025 Carolina BalloonFest on Saturday, October 18, 2025. 

New This Year: Children 6 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket for entry.

Before purchasing, please review our event policies, especially our NO REFUND policy.

Please Note: FREE On-Site Parking Is NOT Included with Your Ticket.

At checkout, you’ll be able to select from the following parking options:

Free Off-Site Parking – Includes complimentary shuttle service to the festival grounds.
General On-Site Parking – $15.00 per vehicle.
Premier On-Site Parking – $25.00 per vehicle (limited availability).
Motorcycle Parking – Free (limited availability).
Handicap Parking – Available on-site with a valid handicap placard.
All parking areas have set capacities. Once capacity is reached, additional parking passes will not be sold.

Planning Your Visit:
Be sure to check the event schedule for balloon mass ascensions, live entertainment, and other can’t-miss attractions happening throughout the weekend!

We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend full of balloons, live music, food, family fun, and unforgettable memories!

This ticket grants admission for one person to the 2025 Carolina BalloonFest on Sunday, October 19, 2025. 

New This Year: Children 6 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket for entry.

Before purchasing, please review our event policies, especially our NO REFUND policy.

Please Note: FREE On-Site Parking Is NOT Included with Your Ticket.

At checkout, you’ll be able to select from the following parking options:

Free Off-Site Parking – Includes complimentary shuttle service to the festival grounds.
General On-Site Parking – $15.00 per vehicle.
Premier On-Site Parking – $25.00 per vehicle (limited availability).
Motorcycle Parking – Free (limited availability).
Handicap Parking – Available on-site with a valid handicap placard.
All parking areas have set capacities. Once capacity is reached, additional parking passes will not be sold.

Planning Your Visit:
Be sure to check the event schedule for balloon mass ascensions, live entertainment, and other can’t-miss attractions happening throughout the weekend!

We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend full of balloons, live music, food, family fun, and unforgettable memories!

This ticket grants admission for one person to the 2025 Carolina BalloonFest from Friday, October 17-Sunday, October 19. New This Year: Children 6 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket for entry.

Before purchasing, please review our event policies, especially our NO REFUND policy.

Please Note: FREE On-Site Parking Is NOT Included with Your Ticket.

At checkout, you’ll be able to select from the following parking options:

Free Off-Site Parking – Includes complimentary shuttle service to the festival grounds.
Weekend General On-Site Parking – $40.00 per vehicle.
Weekend Premier On-Site Parking – $60.00 per vehicle (limited availability).
Motorcycle Parking – Free (limited availability).
Handicap Parking – Available on-site with a valid handicap placard.All parking areas have set capacities. Once capacity is reached, additional parking passes will not be sold.

Planning Your Visit:
Be sure to check the event schedule for balloon mass ascensions, live entertainment, and other can’t-miss attractions happening throughout the weekend!

Looking to Upgrade to VIP Tent Access?
This Weekend Pass is required in order to add VIP Tent Access to your purchase. You'll be able to add VIP Access in the next step of the checkout process.

We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend full of balloons, live music, food, family fun, and unforgettable memories!

1. Standard RV (Not recommended for units over 35')
2. Premium RV (Restricted for Class A motor coaches and RV Travel Trailers & 5th Wheel units larger than 35’ ONLY)
3. Premium Paved RV (Restricted for Class A motor coaches and RV Travel Trailers & 5th Wheel units larger than 35’ ONLY).

Check in begins at 12 PM; Gates open at 3 PM on Friday, October 17! 

NOTE TO RV GUESTS: 
RV fee includes 2 Weekend Passes (a $100 value) good for all 3 days at the festival. If you have additional campers that you would like to purchase admission tickets for, please add those to your cart now. ​Additional tickets available in advance (online) or at the gate. 

If you would like the option to upgrade your included 2 Weekend Passes to VIP Tent Access you can do that on the screen before checkout! 

No Refunds. Fee applies to one vehicle whether vehicle stays one or both days.

RV Parking is located at 531 Old Airport Road, Statesville, NC 28677, next to the festival venue. This is a grass field. Dry camping only; no electric, sewer or water services on site.