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First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival June 3 & 4

POSTED BY
Jody Mace
This content is sponsored by First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival.
several hot air balloons glowing at night
Image courtesy of First Fruits Memorial Balloon Festival

UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner, Melody C., has been contacted.

First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival is a Memorial Day Weekend event that will encourage guests to remember and honor those who died in active military service defending our country. It will also be a family event with many fun components that everyone can enjoy, and a great way to kick off the summer.

The festival will take place June 3 and 4, 2023, from 3:30 to 10 p.m. both days. These are rescheduled dates, due to the Memorial Day Weekend weather forecast.

The festival features entertainment, both on the ground and the air, hot air balloon rides, food and drink, and much more.

The festival also features fireworks and a balloon mass ascension.

Read on to enter to win 5 tickets to the festival.

In addition, there will be a Memorial Flag Garden, where you may plant a flag to honor the heroes in your life. Many people write names or tape a picture to the wooden stick to personalize it.

First Fruits Farm

First Fruits Memorial Balloon Festival takes place on First Fruits Farm, 2323 E River Road, Louisburg, NC. This farm was founded by Jason and Tay Brown, after Jason Brown left a successful 7-year career in the NFL to create and care for this 1,000-acre farm.

Since 2014, First Fruits Farm has donated over 1.6 million servings of fresh produce to the community, with help from volunteers.

Festival Schedule

Saturday, June 3

  • 3:30 pm Festival Site Opens to Public
  • 4:15 pm Canines in the Clouds Dog Show
  • 4:30 pm Opening Ceremonies
  • 4:45 pm All Veterans Group Parachute Team
  • 5:00 pm Black Hawk Helicopter Fly
  • 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tethered Balloon Rides
  • 6:15 pm Canines in the Clouds Dog Show
  • 6:30 pm Balloon Mass Ascension
  • 7:00 pm 2.2 Mile End Veteran Suicide Run/Walk
  • 7:45 pm Memorial Ceremony
  • 8:15 pm Canines in the Clouds Dog Show
  • 9:00 pm All Veterans Group Parachute Team
  • 9:05 pm Hot Air Balloon Glow
  • 9:25 pm Fireworks Show
  • 10:00 pm Festival Site Closes

Sunday, June 4

  • 3:30 pm Festival Site Opens to Public
  • 4:15 pm Canines in the Clouds Dog Show
  • 4:30 pm Opening Ceremonies
  • 4:45 pm All Veterans Group Parachute Team
  • 5:00 pm Black Hawk Helicopter Fly
  • 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tethered Balloon Rides
  • 6:15 pm Canines in the Clouds Dog Show
  • 6:30 pm Balloon Mass Ascension
  • 7:00 pm 2.2 Mile End Veteran Suicide Run/Walk
  • 8:15 pm Canines in the Clouds Dog Show
  • 9:00 pm All Veterans Group Parachute Team
  • 9:05 pm Hot Air Balloon Glow
  • 9:25 pm Fireworks Show
  • 10:00 pm Festival Site Closes

Tickets

  • $15 per person over 12 years old
  • $5 for ages 6-12
  • Parking: $15 per car (paid in cash at the entrance)

You can purchase tickets in advance. If you buy tickets at the gate, they are cash only.

Activities at First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival

There will be plenty of entertainment and activities for both adults and children at the festival, including:

  • Live music and other entertainment on the main stage
  • Midway rides
  • Memorial Flag Garden
  • Parachute team
  • Tethered balloon rides
  • Balloon Mass Ascension

Hot Air Balloon Rides

fireworks and tethered hot air balloon
Photo courtesy of First Fruits Memorial Balloon Festival

Tethered rides will be offered at $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. First come, first served. Go to the Tethered Ride Tent for tickets.

If you want to go on a hot air ballon ride, contact the pilot of your choice to make arrangements. You can find the list of pilots here.

Win 5 Tickets to Festival

To enter to win a family 5-pack to the festival, just scroll down and leave a comment. Make sure to monitor your inbox and spam folder, as the winner will be notified Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

First Fruits Farm, Louisburg

2805 E River Road
Louisburg, NC

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Elijah Cody says

    I have always wanted to go see hot air balloons in real life! Sounds incredibly exciting!

    • Kirk Howard says

      This seems like a very amazing event! I appreciate the event being very Veteran based as well.

    • Lorlyn Fink says

      I would love to take my grandchildren. We never have seen such a beautiful festival!

    • Nelysa Rosario says

      Me too! It sounds like such an amazing act of kindness to be able to give these tickets away 🙂 Good luck to everyone!

  5. Tricia says

    Was hoping to go this weekend so now the excitement builds for next weekend! Would love to win tix!

  6. Mary Beth Berkley says

    We used to go to the balloon festival in Carbondale, IL when we lived there. I’m so excited to see that there is a balloon festival nearby now that we’ve moved here. There is nothing like seeing the wonder in your kids’ eyes as the balloons ascend for the glow and their excitement as they see the balloons fill up and start to lift off from the ground!

    • Ann Jeffrey-wilensky says

      My feet don’t leave the ground very often. This magical event might inspire me.

    • John Panza says

      Hoping to take my dad who will be visiting me this weekend. He is a 102-year old World War II veteran and would enjoy the military appreciation activities at the event.

  8. Melissa Spivey says

    We would love to win these tickets and bring our boys to see the balloons.

  9. Aaron says

    We love this event and we now have a 2.5 year old who loves all things outdoors! Showed him a picture of the event and he said “I want to ride it”! Happy Memorial Day weekend and a big thank you to all who serve(d)!

    • Lisa Cox says

      Beautiful event last year. We would love to win tickets for our two children and parents visiting from out of town.

  10. Nick says

    Never been in a balloon before! How great that will be for me and my grandsons!

  11. melody Council says

    YASSSSS, hope we win🥳 would love to visit this event, been hearing about it for years. Heard him speak some years ago at the YAcheivers Banquet at Raleigh Convention Center and been wanting to go every since then. Thanks for the opportunity!

  13. Wally Funk says

    This is always a great event for a tremendously charitable cause, and so much fun!

  17. Ketti L. Bingley says

    Sounds like a fun event for a great purpose. Hope we can be there!!

  18. Allison Moore says

    My late mom was a balloon pilot! Would love for her granddaughter, her fiance’ (asst coach at Duke football), and friends, could be a part of this event!

  21. Melanie says

    This sounds like a lot of fun! Am new to the area (moved last summer) so would enjoy getting more familiar with different parts of the Triangle. And I’ve always liked hot air balloons – getting a ride in one would be really neat.

  24. Joyce says

    I’ve never been to a balloon festival, and this one sounds very special because of all this farm does for the community.

  25. Margarita Machado says

    Flying in a balloon has been in my bucket list since a child.
    Thus the perfect place to visit!

  26. Wendi Lassiter says

    What Jason and Tay Brown have done and is doing for their community is amazing!

  27. Melanie Oujua says

    I’d never heard of the farm or this festival before but it sounds amazing! A great way to kick off my summer break with my kids—I’m a teacher and look forward to enjoying local festivals as a way to decompress and enjoy the outdoors!

    • Allen Larsen says

      This looks so cool. I hope the weather behaves better this weekend. Regardless, I hope to be there.

  32. Jennifer says

    Would love to see a melanated farm ran by successful melanated men and women. I hope I win . Thanks and be blessed

  33. Jean Murray Custer says

    Loved this last year. Got great pictures of the hot air balloons. My dad served for 20 years and the Memorial flag garden is especially meaningful to me. I lost him last august and being a military brat still holds a lot a great memories. Thanks for putting this on and honoring those who have fallen for our country

  38. Danielle says

    Our cousin just finished Cancer treatments and would LOVE to celebrate by going to the festival! This will mean so much to our family at this time.

  39. Carol Whiteman says

    Great ministry! Went to the balloon festival 2 yrs ago and looking forward to it this year. Praying for good weather and big turnout!

  40. Yvonne says

    Just found out about this event on Tuesday and was so excited as my birthday is this weekend! Would still be so lovely to go even though it is now postponed to next weekend.

  42. Sara says

    Would love to attend. What a great way to pay tribute to the Veterans. Happy Memorial Day. Land of the free because of the Brave ❤️

  43. Christen Stevens says

    The hot air balloon are amazing. This has become a family tradition. Out of all the different places this has been, the first fruit farms is our favorite.

  46. Sharon Mulgrew says

    We would love to take our grandson the experience would result in a forever memory!

    Charlie and Sharin

  48. Gail Lavazoli Volk says

    New to NC and what an amazing event to break us into our new home state. Have never had the opportunity to see anything like this before. Winning tickets would be such a blessing to whomever wins. Best wishes all.

  49. Grace says

    I would really like to go and have never been to a balloon festival before. Thank you for hosting the event!

  50. Alan says

    My girlfriend has never seen hot air balloons in person and I would love to win tickets to be able to take her for her birthday(which is that weekend). It looks like a fun festival!
    Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win!

  52. Priyadarshini Rajendran says

    Would love to enjoy a real hot air balloon ride and this event looks very promising. Hope to win the tix

  54. Diane Pinder says

    I paint in acrylics and would love to win tickets so I can take reference photos for future paintings. I am scared to death of heights but I am from a military family and want to fully support and remember family members and others who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country in this unique way.

  55. Ragiata Ocasio says

    It will be an amazing experience for my family to be at this event since it will be our first time ever as we are new in the states. Looking forward to it!. Hope yo win tickets.

  57. Larissa says

    Woo hoo, so glad this was rescheduled. Can’t wait for this 1st time experience

  60. Sharon L Roth says

    What an amazing way to celebrate our fallen heroes. Would love to attend this event on Sunday,

  62. Erin Marie Decker says

    We went one year when Sidewalk Prophets was on the venue. My children absolutely loved the festival! I love the fact that the farm is owned by a previous professional NFL player who celebrates and honors our Veterans and encourages the public to do the same. He also opens up the farm to local churches and the community. It’s such a humble act of kindness and certainly very encouraging to see in today’s society. I am now a single mom of four young ones with no support anymore so it would be a blessing to win the tickets for my little ones! Thanks for considering giving… yet again!

  64. Susan and Devin Riley says

    Would love to win tickets! I’ve been to the festival several times. The balloon glow is amazing!

  65. Gerry D says

    Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! Please!
    It’s on my bucket list and would love to bring the grandkids! Thanks!

  66. Maggi says

    This would be a fabulous big 70 birthday gift! For an incredible cause! Thank you.

  67. Gabe says

    This would be a great present to my mother in law, whose dad was in the air force. and I, personally, love those balloons
    Disregarding if I get the tickets or not, I think you guys are doing a great job on the event.
    All the love and appreciation to you, who is reading this comment.

    Cheers

  68. Meg Trauth says

    Always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon! Celebrating 42nd birthday with your festival!!

  77. Lisa says

    Working remotely keeps me inside too much. I would love to get some fresh air and take in the sights with some friends!! I have never been to Louisburg and I’m new to the area.

  79. Roger says

    Sounds like a lot of fun. Wish to be part of it.Thank you triangleonthecheap.com to keep us posted on all the great events happening in our area. Keep up the good work.

  80. Daniel says

    Would love to be there. Such a great cause and fun activities for the day. The balloons used to land in my paw paws field across the street from my home growing up. It was so exciting!

  82. Tammy Jones says

    I would love to bring my 89 year old mother who is wheelchair bound. She would LOVE to see this fascinating event. Thank you

  84. Lisa Wozniak says

    I love this festival. We always have a super time and there are no screens to distract the kids. Win-win.

  86. David says

    This seems like a wonderful way to commemorate the military men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We would love to attend this event.

  93. craig m. smith says

    After an incredible amount of on going challenges this has always been on my bucket list.
    Rained out several times in the past years hoping this time might be the charm.

  95. Alexa Adamo Valverde says

    Wow, the First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival sounds amazing. So grateful to Triangle on the Cheap for bringing our attention to all the cool family-friendly events in the area. We would love to go experience the live music, balloon rides, fireworks, and put a picture of our family veteran Uncle Ray in the Memorial Flag Garden.

  97. Kimberly Dalluhn says

    This would be one of the things on my bucket list. How wonderful it would be to ride in one of those sleepy giants! It would probably scare me to death but at the same time, HOW EXCITING!

  98. Jean Cook says

    I love hot air balloon. I have always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon. It looks like it would be so peaceful and relaxing.

    I would love to attend the show.

    Thank you to all if the veterans. Thank you for what you did for me and all of us.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win tickets.

  101. Laurie Noto says

    Loved this event and can’t wait to bring my 83 year old Mom this year! She has never experienced a hot air balloon ride so this will be a memorable experience for all of us!

  102. Sheree Povich says

    Would love to win! I have never been to a hot air balloon festival! Looks like a lot of fun and the cause is great!!!

  103. Ginny Bradshaw says

    What a blessing it would be to win the tickets! So much fun to be had by all! Thank you from the both of my heart for the opportunity.
    Ginny

  104. Altrovise Hicks says

    It would be lovely to win and give my godson this experience. He went before but was so young I’m sure he’d enjoy more now that he is older.

  106. Maria Guevara says

    My kids and I have never been!
    We would love to win the 5 tickets it will be such a great experience for my kids!
    A great way for them to also have a change a scenery and see a great memorial

    Hope we can win those lucky tickets 🤞

  107. Tammy Eakes says

    I would Loved these tickets for my son’s battle buddy and they were best friends plus roommates. He put his life in danger to make sure my son wasn’t left behind even though he was KIA instantly. It would be a special day for us to share together.

  110. Rita Pineda says

    When I first moved to North Carolina a couple years ago I wanted to go to the hot air balloon near Statesville but then I moved to Raleigh and have been wanting to find a place to go to ever since. This would be even better because we can honor the people that served and share something fun to do with the community in the triangle. Thank you so much for offering this event and no matter if I win the tickets or not, we would definitely be glad to come and support the people who serve. Best luck to all who leave a comment! See you there!

  113. LiChun Young says

    We recently moved BACK to NC from CA a d was always remiss is not taking the kids to experience the Albuquerque International Balloon. Am now SOOO excited to find there is one on the East Coast right here in NC that we can take them. Let’s make our own iconic Balloon Festival and bring people here!

  114. Shara Scher says

    We have been at the festival every year and it’s an amazing tradition for our family!

  116. Kerri says

    My older kids and I go every year to honor all the men, women, and service dogs that have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for memorializing them all in a beautiful way

  117. Alex Valdez says

    Hi this will my frist time going I am looking forward I hope I win the tickets

  120. Sara Scarbrough says

    We went a few years ago and had a fantastic time! Looking forward to going again.

  121. Tammy Colbert says

    Thank you for hosting this special event. May we honor those that came home and the ones that did not. It’s because of them we have the freedoms of being Americans. God bless all!

  122. Deanna says

    My kids and I are so excited to go! We’ve never been able to, so really looking forward to checking it out this year.

  123. Betsy Morales says

    Hope to win this tickets, looks like a great event for my nephew and niece that love outdoors adventures.

  126. Lorena Olvera says

    Thank you for the opportunity you are offering, I have always wanted to get on the hot air balloons. I would love to win, it would be perfect. We are a family of five.

  128. Betty Craig says

    This festival is such a beautiful way to honor those who have lost their lives and their families . I would love to attend with my family .

  129. Danielle says

    We went last year and if was so fun! My husbands work is a sponser so we enjoyed some grear perks. The glow at night is so awesome to watch!

  134. Maria Isturiz says

    I’m looking forward to be there and go on a balloon ride with my newly graduated daughter as a present! It will be perfect to have the tickets to bring the rest of my family!! ❤️🥳

  135. Sheryl Vogt Lamancusa says

    What a Wonderful Way to Support Our Vets. We forget the reason why we have freedom is because of the Men and Women who Fight for Our Country. Paying it forward! They Deserve TO Be Acknowledged.

  137. Amber ray says

    Sounds like a fun time. We have 5 people in our family so would be pleasant to win!

  139. Diedre McPherson says

    I didn’t realize the festival existed until last year, but we didn’t get to go. I thought it would have been canceled from the soggy weather this year, so very glad to hear it’s rescheduled. We would be thrilled if we got tickets. In this economy so many families are day to day and need a break to soar in their imaginations. Such a unique way to honor veterans.

  142. Kim Bolen says

    Sounds like a great time. I remember always going to the Balloon Festival in Ohio when I was a kid. Now I have kids and I would love to win tickets and take them.

  144. sue dawson says

    would love to win. went a few years ago but the balloons couldn’t go up due to wind.

  145. Julie Capp says

    Love, love, love this event and all that it stands for- reminds me how proud I am to be an American!
    Thank you for putting it on!

  147. Sherry says

    This looks like an amazing event that honors our veterans with beautiful balloons flying in the sky. I’m looking forward to seeing the balloons take off and sharing the experience with my family if I win the tickets. Thank you for the opportunity!

  150. Oneida Alvarez says

    I went last year with my husband and one of my daughters, and we loved it. This year I’m looking forward to be able to take more of my family members.

  152. Karen Chandler says

    Thank you Triangle On The Cheap for highlighting what looks to be the best entertainment and the most fun in NC! I would love to win tickets and come with my family to share the excitement and see the smiles and on my grandchildren’s faces!

  154. Kelli Richardson says

    I have never been to this festival but just recently became aware of it and have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon.

  155. Krystal Clearwater says

    We love going to this festival so much. We have been the past two years and look forward to going again next weekend! Thanks for the opportunity and sharing this information.

  157. Tara Aumend says

    I have to work, but i was planning on taking my daughter and granddaughter. Looks like a great time!!

  158. Tonya Lynch says

    Last year was our 1st year! We followed the hot balloons in the sky back to the farm. We were unaware of the event going on. We were very intrigued by the balloons and event in memory of the veterans. Last minute plans, We stayed for a bit. We are excited to officially bring you our family this year for the 1st time . We will be attending both days!!!!

  160. John Edmund Hausmann says

    We have been to the Balloon Festival in New Jersey, and it was a great spectacle. We want to go to the festivals in Albuquerque, NM and Indianola, IA.

  161. Hope says

    We have read all about this event and the farm! Kudos to both the event AND you and your wife for such a blessed farm you have created.
    As a military family that traces back as far as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars we would love to attend this event.

  165. Kylie Schloop says

    We would love the chance to go! We always see one floating near our house in Benson and the kids and I think it’s so magical ♡ Thank you for the opportunity!

  166. Mary says

    The balloons are so beautiful. Looking forward to go up on a hot air balloon
    It’s on my bucket list to do. I’m so excited. See you there.

  167. Annamarie Frey says

    This hot balloon event would be our first! I’ve always marveled at the beauty and majesty of them! Thanks for entering me in this contest. I’m excited!

  168. Antoniette Davis says

    I love this event. Went last year and took my daughter and grandchildren, and we had fun. Took our outdoor chairs and towels and made it a lovely evening outing. Hope we can win tickets this year, if not, we are going anyways. Big Ups to Jason and Tay. Thanks for all you do for the community

  169. Nitza Acevedo says

    What a great way to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service of our nation. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a lot of people, myself included. It will be an awesome festival!

  170. Melissa Tucker says

    I would like to say Thanks for giving me and my family and friends this opportunity to win tickets to this event. I would be so blessed if we were offered this opportunity to share in this experience…in remembering/honoring the ones who sacrificed so much for us and this nation.
    Thanks
    Melissa

  172. Lainie Prida says

    I love hot air balloons and do photography on the side, I went to my first festival and there was only three balloons. So being able to have a chance to win, for me and my family this would make my whole life and we would be so blessed if we won. We are definitely planning on coming either way if we win or not! Seeing the money goes to good cause anyway is a very good feeling! Always honoring and remembering the ones who sacrificed so much for us and this nation. As both my grandfathers were in the military, I thank them everyday, rain or shine. 🇺🇸🎈❤️🤍💙🫡😇🌟

  173. Stephanie Schaffner says

    I was so excited to come across this event! I’m a new mom, and I’ve been looking for ways to keep active and get myself and the little one out of the house, and what a way to do it! It will be a first for our family to see all the hot air balloons, and I love that it’s in honor of our fallen heroes. <3

  175. Daya Sharma says

    I recently moved in Raleigh from india. I can’t wait to have lots of fun in N. C. State Fair with my family. Also tagging & inviting my friends to enjoy with us. Thank You N. C. State Fair team to organize this fair.

  176. Angie says

    Thank you Mr. Brown and Family for the contribution you all so unselfishly give to others…. You are a true inspiration! You putting on this event is a honor for all veterans whether living or deceased and their Families. You and your staff ROCK and we will never forget how much our Military gives of themselves for our Freedom. Thank you again and may God bless each and everyone of y’all for giving and supporting others!

  177. Evgeniya says

    So looking forward to see this beautiful event! Glad it was not cancelled but moved! My 7 y.o. is extremely excited! We hope to win the tickets! Magical feelings!

  179. Sandra says

    I’m so excited this event was rescheduled and can’t wait to see all those beautiful balloons!

  181. Karen Hendricks says

    Would love for my grandchildren to be able to see this while learning about Memorial Day! And I would like to see it also.

  182. Pam Stone says

    I grew up watching the Hot Air Balloons owned by a club at University of Michigan fly over our house. I absolutely love watching them.

  183. Courtney Hamm says

    My parents are visiting this weekend (after two deaths in the family), they are needing a fun weekend with the grandchildren to uplift their spirits. We’ve never been to the balloon festival because we’re always out of town honoring my grandfather for Memorial Day, so I’m quite excited that it’s been rescheduled for next weekend! So excited to see something new!

  184. Grace says

    Taking a hot air balloon ride is on my bucket list! This event could mark that off for me!

  187. Jorge Sandria says

    Never been to this festival before, would be nice to go and win a couple of tickets to take the family!

  189. Chutima Paulson says

    Hey! It’s will be my first time ever! Also my husband and my son. We all will
    Love to go and ride once in life time! Go! Go! Balloons 🎈🎈🎈

  193. Torianesha Davis says

    My mother used to take me to see hot air balloons when I was a child in Colorado. I’ve never had the chance to ride in one but would definitely love to attend this event.

  194. Sandra Browne says

    Love watching the hot air balloons, they are absolutely beautiful floating up in the sky. Looking forward to seeing them next weekend.

  196. Teresa Pelfrey says

    I have always wanted to go to a hot air balloon festival! And I have never been! Would love to win tickets!

  197. Crystal McClure says

    Wanted to attend this last year and wasn’t able to! These balloons are beautiful and a way to honor our veterans – just incredible!!

  198. Cindy Sanchez right now okay says

    I am so excited! This will be the first time my 4 and 1/2-year-old grandson has ever been close to a hot air balloon! He is fascinated by them. I just tried him the book about curious. George and the hot air balloon!

  199. Brenda Hernandez says

    I have a bucket list and getting in a hot air balloon’s is one of them so excited they are close to where I live.

  201. Michelle Bodenhamer says

    🎵Rain, rain, stay away. You ruined our festival on Memorial Day.
    We want to see the balloons, and honor our heroes, but whether it’ll stay dry, God only knows🎵

  203. Ghenet Mogos says

    I have never won anything nor have ever met anyone that has won anything , prove me wrong ! lol

  205. Kerri McNeill says

    This is such a great event, would love to share this year’s outing with extra friends!!

  206. Allison Wendt says

    Can’t wait to go!!! My ex marine husband and our newborn are so excited!

  207. Cindy says

    2 plus 2 plus 1
    It sounds like so much fun!
    A day to remember –
    To honor our defenders.
    Looking up to the heights
    For those preserving our rights
    As the balloons float into the sun.

  208. Tina Butler says

    I would love to win the tickets and come out and check out the festival. I would love to bring my daughter and her boyfriend and my granddaughter with us.

  209. Gary Yellin says

    I’m grateful that our community has events like this. It’s an entertaining day that also supports a great cause. The spectacle of the balloons is not to be missed. I hope the weather cooperates so that the balloons get to fly. I can’t wait!

  210. Tracy Dougherty Dougherty says

    Great to see a balloon festival closer to the coast. Wish the weather would have held out for the original dates. Thank you for honoring those who have sacrificed ALL. #HomeOfTheFreeBecauseOfTheBrave #ThankYou

  211. Anita Barnett says

    Thank you so much for this great opportunity!
    We look forward to this ever year!

  212. Renita Williamson says

    This sounds like amazing fun! My family of 7 would love to come see this in person. What an experience and thank you for the opportunity.

  213. Gissel Renteria says

    Looks so amazing! 💙 can’t wait to see it in person! Hopefully 🥳

  214. Lisa Moreau says

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway! Two of my favs, hot air balloons and the farm right around the corner from me. Crossing my fingers to win!

  215. Kathy Taylor says

    Winning would be so awesome. Hot air balloons have always been my mom and I’s thing to bond over.

  216. Sherry Taylor says

    This is awesome. We would love to win tickets to go to the balloon festival again. We really enjoyed it when we went a couple of years ago.

  217. Brenda Hall says

    I would love to win these tickets. My grandchildren and I would have a ball. But most of all, they would get to meet many veterans and see so many new things, especially the balloons! They are awesome! First Fruit Farms is a blessing to our community!

  218. Lori Howell says

    My life dream is to be up close to got air balloons and take a ride even if it’s teathered. 😎

  220. Mary Morgan Tetrick says

    My son and I loved this event so much last year, that we have invited family this year to share the experience with ♥️

  221. Deborah Hart-Serafini says

    My grandchildren would love this! Food security is so important. Love that mission

  222. Maria Sanchez says

    Would love win tickets for this event to take my kids! Please pick me! 🙏

  224. Cathleen (Cathy) Gottesman says

    Moved from NJ where we had a very large festival yearly and look forward to seeing this one here in our new home state. Always get excited to see such a gorgeous site. We know the weather will be beautiful for the balloons to all go up.

  225. Jayme says

    This will be our 3rd year and finally my kiddos are old enough to stay past dark! Pick us! 🙂

  226. Melanie Webb says

    We’ve missed this event every time we’ve tried to plan on going. Looking forward to it this time! Would LOVE to win tickets to help make this a great weekend.

  227. Suzanne Gardner says

    This looks amazing!!! I’m so glad it was rescheduled! I’d love to take my family of 5 😁

  228. Stan says

    Hello posting comment for tickets. Thanks for doing this. I will go regardless. Thanks

  229. Adam Hillman says

    This looks absolutely wonderful, would love to take my family and mother as she would thoroughly enjoy a balloon ride!!!!

  230. Pete Gaydosh says

    First fruit was a great event last year and so much fun. Thank you triangle on the cheap for keeping ne well informed for all the fun things in the area

  231. Nicole Yorgason says

    Hot air balloons have always been so nostalgic for me, ever since I was a child and saw the movie “The Chipmunk Adventure.” I’d love to go to this and take my family!

  233. Stefanie Phillips says

    The balloon festival looks to be such a wonderful event to bring the family to. How fun to see so many hot air balloons in the sky! Reminds me of my childhood when I saw a bunch go over my house. I remember it being such a beautiful moment.

  235. Ellen Queen says

    Love balloon festival! Sounds like a lot of fun and family friendly event.

  236. Margaret Lukasik says

    I have not been to this Balloon Festival. I hope the weather is perfect. It is a beautiful and peaceful experience.

  237. Sharon H says

    My husband actually expressed interest in getting out of the house when he saw this! Finally… a chance to go out😄

  240. Adam Curtin says

    Hot air balloon rides sound exciting and we will definitely be going to check this out!

  241. Nash says

    I would love to take my kids! I have a 10yr old & 3&4yr old boys that would absolutely go crazy for this event especially since non of us have been!

  242. Mark W Simonsen says

    thank you for the opportunity to win tickets to this amazing looking event. I presume dogs are allowed but would love to make sure before bringing my sweet old lab. we would love to win tickets so we can afford to bring the whole family!

  243. Daphne seaberry says

    I would love to attend I’m a single mother and. I know my son would absolutely love this. ❤️

  245. Keith Ruggieri says

    Wow would love to see the balloon launch and fireworks. Our grandkids would be so excited. Sounds like a fun event. Hope to get there !!
    Wishing you all the best
    Keith

  248. Dana Murray says

    My brother takes his family every year, but this will be my family’s first year! So excited:)

  251. Katie says

    This sounds so much fun!!! Excited to go and would love some free tickets. Thank you for honoring those that have served . Can’t wait to see the farm!

  253. katelynn says

    Hi there,
    I took a balloon ride with my recently past grandmother when I was seven, I would love to try again in her honor. Thanks so much for all you do!

  254. KT says

    This sounds wonderful and I am planning on going ! Would love the free tickets to make it a little easier! Thanks for taking the time to honor our veterans

  258. Tanya Owens Freeman says

    In the past I tried to make it to a hot air balloon festival, but wasn’t able to make it there due to unforeseen circumstances so I’m excited about taking my daughter this year. I also think its great that this event with be honoring veterans and has the suicide walk for them. My ex-husband was retired military when he passed from cancer a few years ago and my two adult daughters are also veterans of the navy and army, so I know how rewarding a military career can be but also stressful for the veteran as well as their families. My 12 year old daughter looks up to them but decided she wants to go straight to college to become a veterinarian. Anyway, I’m sure this will be a great event.

  259. Kelly Johnson says

    My little is very excited for the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon!!

  261. Martha Rowland Rowland says

    I think my other note disappeared but would just like to give the tickets to my son and his family. He is a retired farmer and would enjoy this so much. Thank you for all u do to help us people of Vance and Franklin Counties.🙏🏼🇺🇸

  262. Jacqueline L Baldwin says

    First year hearing of this event
    Looks like loads of fun. Would really love to take my Mom and Grandkids. I applaud you for all you do for the community.

  264. Lynda says

    This looks like such fun, and something the whole family would enjoy – even my teens!

  265. Sadler Julie says

    A hot air balloon ride is on my moms bucket list! She’s 81, and I would love to bring her to this festival & help her check it off!

  267. Kara says

    The charity work done by the farm is amazing- that alone makes us want to go…hot air balloons have always been on my bucket list and I truly don’t know how I would react seeing them in person finally. We shall see Sunday!!!

  272. Deb says

    There is nothing prettier than hot air balloons in the sky! Looking forward to this wonderful event.

  275. Tasha Wells says

    This would be such a blessing for my family of 5! Thank you for your generosity!

  276. Debbie Martin says

    Recently moved to this area. This event sounds like a great way to learn more about where I live!

  278. Kait says

    Our family would absolutely love this! Thanks for always offering a chance to win free tickets! 🥰

  279. Kim Armstrong says

    This is an amazing giveaway! Thank you so much for bringing this event to our area.
    Winning tickets would be awesome!

  280. Heather Pistone says

    What a wonderful giveaway to do! It sounds very exciting!! We are new to NC and actually have family in town visiting, it would be perfect!!!

  281. Cony Schachel says

    This event sounds amazing! Would love to win tickets to the event to enjoy with my family!

  283. Laurie Tuten says

    I love hot air balloon festivals and try to go to as many as I can within a reasonable distance of my home. Thanks for having this festival!!

  284. Brandy Baker says

    We’ve never attended this event and I would love to be able to bring my kiddos to see the balloons and support our veterans!!

  285. Savannah says

    So excited for this event! Hoping my husband can make it to enjoy with our kids!

  287. Sara Calix says

    I’ve never been but I’ve always heard great things of this event! I really look forward to the diversity of balloons and wide array of activities to do within the community! 🙂

  290. Malinda Cruz says

    Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 we were rained out last time we tried to go would love to win tickets! We’re going for sure this year!

  293. Vicci says

    I just want to say thank you to the many individuals involved is
    In making this happen. My mom and I attended the year it got rained out. We were disappointed. Glad the Money goes to a worthwhile cause

  295. Logann Perry says

    Would love a chance to take my family to see the balloons! My brother recommended we check it out; this would be a great kick off to the Little One’s birthday celebration. Fingers crossed!
    PS: how is there not a hot air balloon emoji??

  297. Natasha says

    I have always wanted to see an event like this. To be honest I think I’m going regardless if I win tickets or not. What a wonderful way to celebrate our veterans.

  298. Krystle Skelton says

    Always wanted to go to this!! We just moved here and excited to take my 3 kids!

  300. Kris says

    This looks like such a cool event. I would love to take the family to check it out.

  301. Christine says

    Looks like fun! Would love to check out with the family and make a tradition going forward.

  302. Ash R says

    I didn’t even know we had a balloon festival this near to us! Sounds magical, would love to go!

  303. Rhonda says

    I would love to win tickets. Balloon Festival’s are the best. I am very excited to see the canines. Thank you for planning a great celebration to all of our military!

  304. Nik GT says

    This would be a great family experience! My husband is a veteran and no one in our family has ever tried this before! Excited to try this!

  306. Sandra Jones says

    As a daughter of a World World !! Vertean and daugher in law of World War 11 Veteran my love and appreciation of serve runs deep in my veins.

  307. Beth K says

    This sounds like such a wonderful and hopeful event. Love that it honors the veterans. My family and I would love to attend. Thank you.

  308. Elaine Suarez says

    This sounds like a wonderful event, and I would love to be a spectator. I believe honoring our veterans is something we should do more than just once a year. 🇺🇸 ❤️

  309. Monica Bradin says

    We have never been to a hot air balloon event & would be thrilled to go! It looks like an awesome experience! 😄Thank you for the opportunity!💖

  312. Cushing Donelan says

    What a fun event and we just became a family of 5! Thank you for supporting veterans and creating something that gives back.

  313. Julio Alvarez says

    I would love to be able to go.. I’m looking forward to have the opportunity to also take my family this year. Even my 90 year old mother-in-law is enthusiastic about going.

  315. Stacy Tash says

    This would be a great experience for the kids and would love to have PopPop go attend with them!

  316. Kim Fahs says

    What a fabulous way to show my grandchildren what’s out there awaiting them and maybe throw in a bit of STEM education while they have the most awesome adventure so far in their lives!

  319. Sherry Hayes says

    This sounds so AMAZING!!
    After MOVING almost every member of my family at least 1x over the last 6 weeks and trying to work full time & help my HUBBY take care of my MIL who broke her femur, went to Re-hab, & today is moving into ASSISTED living – it would BE AWESOME to do something fun that honors veterans & celebrates 1st Fruits Farm

  322. Stephanie Greenberg says

    For Grandkids not long here in NC . Messy divorce. A lot of grandparent babysitting (me) Would love to take them to the best of NC ! Thank you !😊❤️

  323. Kim Thompson says

    We have never been to this event! My family and I would love to celebrate Memorial day events at this festival. As part of our family values, whenever we see military veterans, active duty military, police or firemen, we always go up to them and thank them for their service. We have instilled into my young son the values of gratefulness and respectfulness. I can’t tell you how many times, we have had veterans (some with tears in their eyes) thank US for acknowledging their service. It would be an privilege to be selected so that we can honor the people who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

  325. Chano Itwaru says

    I have never been to an event like this before. I look forward to honoring the veterans.

    Thank you so much for the opportunity.

  327. Monet Hepp says

    Military family hoping to win tickets to this event for an admirable cause. We will attend regardless, this sounds like such a great event!

  332. Kelsey Fowler says

    What a fun event! I looked at their website and the farm seems so special. I love that they talk openly about their faith!

  334. Bri says

    We have always wanted to go to one of these! I know my family would be so shocked if I could surprise them with this treat this special experience this weekend!

  335. Cristina Colon says

    It’s one of my bucket list items to see and ride on a hot air balloon. Would love the opportunity to win!

  336. Kellie Kapp says

    Married to a 12 year Marine Veteran, police officer and we have 6 kids from our blended family, 2 are special needs. Since only one is under 12, we unfortunately can not afford many of these events and would love to have the opportunity to show our kids hot air balloons all while honoring our fallen hero’s! Our family has been through so much and we really need this. Most our kids are teens and besides electronics, it’s very difficult to find things they are interested in. This definitely has them excited and hoping we can find a way to get there!! Thank you for all your hard work in organizing this!!

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