Update: No Mass Ascension Today (10/21) Up in the sky, at 500 feet, the winds are quite spirited. Unfortunately, these weather conditions have led us to the difficult decision of canceling today's Mass Ascension. Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding!

The fairgrounds are officially FULL and we are announcing that the event is SOLD OUT for TODAY (10/21)! If you purchased a prepaid parking pass (General and VIP) you will still be able to enter into the festival. Thank you to everyone who secured their tickets early!

While we've had to cancel the morning hot air balloon competition due to challenging wind conditions, our dedicated pilots are not giving up on making your day special! A static display is happening soon. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.

Day 2 of the Flow Carolina BalloonFest is officially underway!

Get ready to soar with the extraordinary at this year's Carolina BalloonFest as we unveil the special shapes! Introducing the special shapes of 2023: Tiger + Unicorn. Share your best special shape photos below. Get your tickets: bit.ly/45pPhE8

Excitement is building for the 48th #CarolinaBalloonFest! As the countdown begins, we're excited to reveal the skilled pilots and the balloons set to grace the skies at this event! Want to book a ride? Visit: carolinaballoonfest.com/book… #CarolinaBalloonFest2023 #BookYourRideNow

Join us at the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Balloon Chasers 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run during the 2023 @FlowAutomotive Carolina BalloonFest! Lace up your running shoes and be part of an unforgettable experience! Register at: bit.ly/3P6BFsF

Embrace the feeling of freedom as you soar through the endless skies! Join us at Carolina BalloonFest ~ October 20-22, 2023! Get your tickets today: carolinaballoonfest.com/tick…! 📷: @ariannastewart

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The Carolina BalloonFest has officially SOLD OUT FOR SATURDAY (only). If you are a ticket holder, you can still enter the gates but we are no longer selling tickets for Saturday’s event. We’ll see you Sunday, Oct. 16!

Meet Buzzy, a special shape at the 47th @FlowAutomotive Carolina BalloonFest. Buzzy is a gentle giant who flies around with his friends Pedro, Rico, and Sally, who like to tag along for the ride. 🎟️ Buy your tickets now at: carolinaballoonfest.com

Axe throwing with @axepectations! One of the many entertaining options for you to discover at the 47th @FlowAutomotive Carolina BalloonFest! 🙌 🪓Who's ready?! For a full schedule, visit: carolinaballoonfest.com/sche…

For all you #football fans out there, the @pepsi Football hot air balloon will be at this weekend's 47th @FlowAutomotive Carolina BalloonFest! 🏈 Oct. 14, 15, 16 🎈Get your tickets now at CarolinaBalloonFest.com.

We're so excited to announce this opportunity for our festival attendees! For a $20 ticket, you can enter to win a @PettyGMS VIP Package to Talladega on Sunday, April 24 for the Geico 500. ✴️Must be at the festival to enter✴️ 🎈Oct. 14, 15, 16 CarolinaBalloonFest.com

What is the perfect way to celebrate our 47th festival year? By supporting @graygaulding in the #47 Carolina BalloonFest Camaro at the @CLTMotorSpdwy!!! Thank you for representing our festival, Gray!🎈Buy your tickets now at: CarolinaBalloonFest.com

Up, up and away: Carolina BalloonFest set to take flight wsoctv.com/news/local/up-up-…

Celebrate #Fall at the 47th @FlowAutomotive Carolina BalloonFest! 🎃October 14, 15, 16  Only 18 days left! Buy your tickets now at CarolinaBalloonFest.com

Carolina BalloonFest invites you to the Balloon Chasers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, hosted by the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce during the festival. 🏃Register at: buff.ly/3Lzwe1A

The Flow Automotive Carolina BalloonFest is putting Tara Lane, @Queen_City_News Chief Meteorologist, in a hot air balloon for this evening's 5 o'clock weather update. Be sure to tune in!

The @FlowAutomotive Carolina BalloonFest is putting Tara Lane, @Queen_City_News Chief Meteorologist, in a hot air balloon for this evening's 5 o'clock weather update. Be sure to tune in!