Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures

07/26/2026

Come out and say hi to us at the Carolina balloon fest in October, see you there.

🎈 Meet Anthony Colburn!

From Tobaccoville, North Carolina, Anthony has been part of the Carolina BalloonFest family for 22 years, flying Dream On. One of Anthony's favorite things about Carolina BalloonFest is the great friends he has met over the years. A special memory from the festival is landing in the backyard of a home where a girl was celebrating her birthday!

We're excited to welcome Anthony back to the E.P.I.C. Studios Carolina BalloonFest this October!

📅 October 16–18, 2026
Get your tickets: carolinaballoonfest.com

07/20/2026

What a fun week in Michigan helping with the BFA US Women's National Challenge and flying at the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee Balloon rally.

12/12/2025

The best way to spread holiday cheer? GLOWING BRIGHT for all to see!

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 – 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
🗓️ Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕔 5p-6p
📍 Statesville Park & Soccer Complex
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/48YX3JG

Enjoy a magical evening as 8–10 hot air balloons illuminate the night sky like giant, colorful luminaries. Drive through the park and soak in the glow.

🎁 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Please bring non-perishable food or personal hygiene items to support Iredell Christian Ministries (ICM). Volunteers will collect donations as you drive through. Let’s make this season shine brighter than ever!

☁️ 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: This event is weather-dependent. Stay tuned here for updates. If Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, organizers will use the backup date: Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 5p-6pm.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
🚗 Drive-through only - no parking, please!
🎈 Balloons will stay tethered and glow every few seconds for a dazzling display.
❤️ Organized by local balloon pilots and volunteers giving back to the community.

These pilots and crews are donating their time and expertise to provide a special evening for the community while collecting much-needed food and items for Iredell Christian Ministries (ICM).

Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality | Statesville Police Department |

12/12/2025

The weather is looking good, see you there

🎈 TRAFFIC ALERT🎈

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰
🗓️ Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕔 5p-6p
📍 Statesville Park & Soccer Complex
🕓 Time of potential traffic impact: 4:45pm to 6:30pm

Attention residents! If you're planning to attend the 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 event this Saturday, please take note of the following:

🚗 Previous events have caused heavy traffic on Simonton Road, Signal Hill Drive, and Signal Hill Ext. To avoid delays, consider alternative routes during event hours.

🚫 No stopping or parking will be allowed at the Soccer Complex as this is a drive-thru event.

👮‍♂️ The Statesville Police Department will be on-site to ensure smooth traffic flow.

For more event details and updates, visit their event page here: https://bit.ly/4rP83B2

Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality