Balloon Festival

Carolina BalloonFest... 'Soaring For Charity'! Join us and bask in the beautiful Carolina autumn weather as the backdrop to the morning and afternoon sights & sounds of over 50 magnificent Hot Air Balloons. Our 3-day festival offers outstanding family activities throughout the weekend including Mass Ascensions, Live Entertainment on 2 stages, Saturday Evening Balloon Glow, Sanctioned Competitions, Hot Air Balloon Flights, Tethered Balloon Rides, Kids Zone, Edu-History, NC Wine Tasting Garden, Artisan Village & MarketPlace, Eat Street, Beer Tent, Sunday morning 5K & Kids Fun Run.

National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. is an incorporated 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible. A portion of proceeds raised through our annual hot air balloon festival are distributed to local charities.