JOIN US FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL
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!
🎃 TRICK-OR-TREAT to each balloon!
🌌 Meet the ballon PILOTS brought together by Air-olina Aviation!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC with Paul Bradley Atkinson Music and friends!
🧙♀️ COSTUME contests, face painting and temporary tattoos!
🍦 LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS with a farm-to-table feel.
🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKETS available until October 15.
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 to see a drone video from our 2022 event!
Click here to see photos from our 2022 event!
Sponsorships available
Download our 2023 Sponsor Packet here!
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.
A BIG THANK YOU to all of the balloon pilots who join us for this event!
• Drew and Taylor Egerton – Air-Olina Aviation •
• Daniel Sasser - A Flight Above Balloon Adventures •
• Dan Gerbus •
• Rich Moorman •
• Marsha Lambertson and Cody McLain •
• Tony and Claire Colburn - Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures •
• Debbie Swing •
• Sean Richardson - Sky Candy Balloons •
• David Litton - Almost Heaven •
• Patrick Grogan •
• Marc Klinger - Airtime Balloon Co. •
• Charles Page and Kristie Darling - Big Oh! Balloons •
*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!
