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E.P.I.C. Studios Carolina BalloonFest 2026 (51st)

E.P.I.C. Studios Carolina BalloonFest 2026 (51st)

You watch mass ascensions, morning flyovers, and evening balloon glows at Statesville Regional Airport—plus drone shows, kids’ zone, marketplace, wine garden, and live entertainment from National Balloon Rally Charities.

WHO Family

WhenFri Oct 16 · gates 3:00–8:30 p.m.; Sat Oct 17 · gates 6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sun Oct 18 · gates 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

WhereStatesville Regional Airport / festival field, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677

CostAdvance adult Fri $15 / Sat $25 / Sun $20; weekend pass $50; children 6 & under FREE; +$5 at gate on event days

NCGCA Statesville Gun Show

NCGCA Statesville Gun Show

NCGCA’s fall Statesville Gun Show fills the Civic Center — Sat 9–5, Sun 9–3; $10, kids under 10 free.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Oct 17–Sun Oct 18. Sat 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sun 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

WhereStatesville Civic Center, 300 South Center Street, Statesville, NC

Cost$10; kids under 10 Free

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