Welcome to 2025!  On behalf of the Carolina BalloonFest Board of Directors, we would like to welcome new and returning vendors as we prepare for our 50th year celebration.

This year we will be using an online form to collect information and streamline the paperwork process.  Please note that payment information and deadlines will be sent to the email address provided once your application has been accepted.

Carolina BalloonFest, given its limited footprint, strives to provide a diverse selection vendors that appeal to a wide range of audiences.  Our goal is to offer a variety of options to enhance the festival experience for all attendees.  However, due to space constraints, it can be challenging to accommodate multiple vendors offering the same category of product.  This approach ensures a balanced representation of offerings while maximizing the opportunity for each vendor to succeed.
 
The Carolina BalloonFest has a long and positive history.  From humble beginnings in a pasture of Love Valley in the fall of 1974, the Carolina BalloonFest has endured, “Soaring through the Decades”, and in its 50th year, is now a thriving festival attracting patrons from 43 different states across the United States. Our entire Board of Directors is made up of passionate volunteers - none of which receive any financial compensation for the work put into the festival.
 
Carolina BalloonFest, a non-profit organization, partners with other local non-profit groups each year who provide volunteers to help us execute the festival.  A portion of the proceeds from Carolina BalloonFest are returned to these non-profit groups and help to fund many of their initiatives throughout the year.  

 Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the 50th Annual Carolina BalloonFest.  Please click on the appropriate vendor application link to apply.