JOIN US FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL

TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Sat., October 28, 2023

Rocky Creek Ranch • Statesville {easy off I-77}

Join us for an up-close-and-personal benefit HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW event at the private facility of Equuvation Therapy + Education Center on Saturday, October 28th!

• 🌈 Up-close-and-personal Hot Air Balloon GLOW at a private farm 

• 🌌 Meet the ballon PILOTS and CREWS brought together by Air-olina Aviation

• 🎃 TRICK-OR-TREATING to each hot air balloon

• 🎶 LIVE MUSIC with Paul Bradley Atkinson Music and friends

• 🧙‍♀️ COSTUME contests

• 🎨 Face painting and temporary tattoos

• 🎈 BALLOON artist

• 🧚🏼‍♀️ FAIRY HAIR artist

• 📸 Farm-themed PHOTO “Booth”

• 🍦 LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS with a farm-to-table feel.

  • Carolina Farm Trust Mobile Bistro

  • Seasoned with Love (formerly La Patrona Del Sazon)

  • Andrea’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shop

ALSO!

• Allergy-friendly treats for trick-or-treaters

• Sensory-friendly accommodations {no crowds - limited tickets available}

• Easy and free parking {parking is on the same field(s) as balloons!}

• Safe and inclusive environment

• All proceeds benefit Equuvation’s Scholarship Fund, which provides no-cost mental health and therapeutic services for kids! Equuvation is a 501c3 nonprofit that offers equine-facilitated and nature-based therapies for all ages.

Click here for a drone video from our 2022 event! | Click here for photos from our 2022 event!

Please note: this event is not affiliated with the Carolina Balloon Festival in Statesville. This is a special event at a private facility with the purpose of raising awareness and funds in support of the health and wellness of our community.

This event is a fundraiser for a 501c3 nonprofit organization. All proceeds directly benefit Equuvation’s Scholarship Fund. There are no refunds unless Equuvation cancels this event completely due to factors outside of their control.

Thank you TO ALL OF OUR 2023 SPONSORS!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of the balloon pilots who join us for this event!

*Your donation(s) help to support Equuvation’s Scholarship Fund, which provides mental health services for kids and families in need. Equuvation – a 501c3 nonprofit – was developed to be the catalyst for big ideas and innovative programs in any field of activity leveraging the horse-human connection. We offer equine-assisted and nature-based therapies and activities for all ages.

What is a Balloon Glow? A balloon glow is an event where balloons are set up at sunset in an open field and are inflated as if they are going to take off, but instead of being allowed to ascend, they are held down by the ground crew. The propane burners are ignited periodically to keep the balloons inflated with hot air. The balloons glow like huge light bulbs or Chinese lanterns, providing a spectacular display for guests!