Tickets

Tickets on sale on April 17th, 2025 at 10AM EST

General Admission Tickets

FRIDAY:

Adult Ticket = $15

Child Ticket (ages 7-12) = $10

SATURDAY:

Adult Ticket = $25

Child Ticket (ages 7-12) = $10

SUNDAY:

Adult Ticket = $20

Child Ticket (ages 7-12) = $10

WEEKEND PASS:

Access to the festival on all 3 days - Friday, Saturday & Sunday admission.

Weekend Adult Pass = $50

Weekend Child Pass (ages 7-12) = $25

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Children 6 and under are FREE and do not require an admission ticket for entry.

  • Balloon rides are not included with your general admission ticket. Tether rides will be available during the festival for $20 per person (first come, first served - no reservations for this attraction), and full balloon ride reservations will open in late summer - stay tuned for more details.

  • Tickets are valid only for the day selected at purchase.

  • Hot air balloons are not on display all day. For the best chance to see balloons in flight, we recommend arriving early and staying late. Be sure to check the event schedule for planned launch windows and weather-dependent activities.

  • To gain access the VIP Tent, you must first add Weekend Pass tickets to your cart. VIP Tent Access is an upgrade option and cannot be purchased on its own. Availability is limited, so be sure to secure your access early!

  • For more details to help you plan your visit, don’t forget to check out our Know Before You Go page.

RV Camping

RV fee includes 2 Weekend Passes (a $100 value) good for all 3 days at the festival. If you have additional campers that you would like to purchase admission tickets for, please add those to your cart now. ​Additional tickets available in advance (online) or at the gate. 

Standard RV = $225 (not recommended for RV Travel Trailers & 5th Wheel units larger than 35’ and Class A Motor Coaches)

Premium RV = $250 (Restricted for Class A motor coaches and RV Travel Trailers & 5th Wheel units larger than 35’)

Premium Paved RV = $300 (Restricted for Class A motor coaches and RV Travel Trailers & 5th Wheel units larger than 35’. To enhance your experience, we also provide a free golf cart shuttle service from the Premium Paved RV area directly to the main gate for your convenience.)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • For more details, please visit the RV Camping page on our website for frequently asked questions.

VIP Tent Access

You must add Weekend Pass to your cart in order to view the VIP Tent Access option. This includes meals/beverages listed below:
• Premier covered seating for patrons to enjoy the Main Stage entertainment,  balloon ascensions & nightly balloon glow
• Access to premium bathrooms
• Catered meals all 3 days of the festival
      • Friday dinner
      • Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner
      • Sunday breakfast & lunch
• Unlimited coffee & non-alcoholic beverages
• Beer & Wine (limitations apply)

VIP Tent Access (Adult) = $175

VIP Tent Access (Child 7-12) = $35

Parking

Learn more about parking options here!

Park & Ride = FREE off-site parking with complimentary shuttle service to and from the festival

General Parking = $15 (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday only)

Premier Parking = $25 (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday only)

Handicap Parking = FREE - Handicap placard is required for entry into the on-site parking.

Motorcycle Parking = FREE

Weekend General Parking = $40 (valid all weekend)

Weekend Premier Parking = $60 (valid all weekend)

If you experience difficulty completing your ticket purchase, please email info@carolinaballoonfest.com or call (704) 495-6735