SAVE THE DATE TO JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL

Sat., Oct 25, 2025 {Rain date: Sun., Oct 26} • 4:30-7:30pm • Statesville, NC

Save the date to join us for an up-close-and-personal benefit HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW and HALLOWEEN PARTY event at the private facility of Equuvation Therapy + Education Center on Saturday, October 25th, 2025!

• 🌈 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

• 🧙‍♀️ COSTUME contests

• 🎨 Face painting and temporary tattoos

• 📸 Farm-themed PHOTO “Booth”

• 🍦 LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS

ALSO!

• Allergy-friendly treats for trick-or-treaters

• Sensory-friendly accommodations

• Easy and free parking

• 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.

• All tickets are non-refundable.

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. No refunds.

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!