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Enjoy breathtaking balloon competitions, mass ascensions, and evening glows, along with live music, tethered balloon rides, an Artisan Village, a Kids Zone, an NC wine garden, great festival foods, and more at Carolina BalloonFest, October 17-19, at 531 Old Airport Road Statesville. See more information in our Fall Activities guide.