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SUMMARY:E.P.I.C. Studios Carolina BalloonFest 2026 (51st)
DESCRIPTION:You watch mass ascensions\, morning flyovers\, and evening ball
 oon glows at Statesville Regional Airport—plus drone shows\, kids’ zone\, 
 marketplace\, wine garden\, and live entertainment from National Balloon R
 ally Charities.\nWhen: Fri Oct 16 · gates 3:00–8:30 p.m.\; Sat Oct 17 · ga
 tes 6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.\; Sun Oct 18 · gates 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.\nCost: Ad
 vance adult Fri $15 / Sat $25 / Sun $20\; weekend pass $50\; children 6 & 
 under FREE\; +$5 at gate on event days\nFestival Gazette: https://www.fest
 ivalgazette.com/metrolina#carolina-balloonfest-2026\nSource
 : https://www.carolinaballoonfest.com/
LOCATION:Statesville Regional Airport / festival field\, 260 Hangar Drive\,
  Statesville\, NC 28677 (Iredell County)
URL:https://www.festivalgazette.com/metrolina#carolina-balloonfest-2026
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