Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures

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

08/20/2025

See you there

Help us welcome Anthony Colburn from Tobaccoville, NC, flying Dream On at the 50th Carolina BalloonFest!

They’ve been flying with us for 20 years, and we’re honored to have them back.

When asked why they keep coming back year after year, they simply said: “I enjoy flying at the CBF because the event is so well organized.”

We can’t wait to see them in the sky this October 17–19 in Statesville, NC!

08/20/2025

Few things compare to seeing the Carolina BalloonFest Mass Ascension up close…it’s the moment everyone talks about!

Check the festival schedule NOW because these incredible mass ascensions happen at specific times, and trust us – you do NOT want to be that person who missed the most spectacular sight of the year!

Visit our website for more details: https://www.carolinaballoonfest.com/event-schedule

07/11/2025

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

07/04/2025

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06/01/2025

The most magical moments happen after dark…

Join us at the Carolina BalloonFest for the unforgettable Balloon Glow on Friday and Saturday evening!

As the sun sets, watch the balloons light up the night sky in a breathtaking display of color and glow. It’s a must-see experience that captures the wonder of ballooning like never before!

📅 October 17–19, 2025
📍 Statesville, NC
🎆 Balloon Glow: Friday & Saturday at dusk (weather permitting)

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this 50th anniversary celebration — Get your tickets now at CarolinaBalloonFest.com!

12/16/2024

Update 12/14/2024 at 11:44a: Event POSTPONED!

UPDATE FROM THE EVENT ORGANIZERS: This event has been postponed to December 21st due to wind in tonight's forecast. Please refer to the organizers page for more information: https://bit.ly/3DcgOAc

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🎈 TRAFFIC ALERT 🎈
𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒘
📅 Saturday, December 14, 2024
📍 Statesville Park & Soccer Complex
🕓 5p-6:30p
🕓 Time of potential traffic impact: 4:45pm to 7pm

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/3DcgOAc