First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival is a new Memorial Day Weekend event in 2021 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.
One lucky Triangle on the Cheap reader will win 4 tickets to the festival. Read on to learn how to enter the contest!
The festival features entertainment, both on the ground and the air, hot air balloon rides, food and drink, live music, military vehicles to explore, a meet and greet with military personnel, axe throwing, military drill teams, a war history museum, a Memorial Flag Garden that guests can add messages to, a chainsaw art show, a makers’ market and more.
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights there will be a Balloon Glow and a fireworks show.
First Fruits Farm
It 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 donted over 1.6 million servings of fresh produce to the community, with help from volunteers.
Schedule of Festival
First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival takes place from Friday, May 28th, to Monday, May 31st, 2021:
- Friday: 2 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Saturday: 12 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Monday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no charge)
Friday
- 2 p.m.: Gates open
- 3 p.m.: Stage opens
- 5 p.m.: Opening ceremonies
- 6 p.m.: Balloon mass ascension
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Tethered balloon rides
- 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.: Balloon glow
- 9:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks show
- 10 p.m.: Gates close
Saturday
- 12 p.m.: Gates open
- 3 p.m.: Stage opens
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Tethered balloon rides
- 6 p.m.: Balloon mass ascension
- 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.: Balloon glow
- 9:15 to 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks show
- 10 p.m.: Gates close
Sunday
- 12 p.m.: Gates open
- 3 p.m.: Stage opens
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Tethered balloon rides
- 6 p.m.: Balloon mass ascension
- 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.: Balloon glow
- 9:15 to 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks show
- 10 p.m.: Gates close
Monday
- 10 a.m.: Gates open
- 11:30 a.m.: Closing ceremonies
- 2 p.m.: Gates close
Tickets
Tickets are $10/day for adults and $5 for children. There is also a VIP Gondola Club, which includes a preferred parking pass, admission to the Gondola Club Tent, snacks, beverages and dinner. Gondola Club tickets are $85 for adults and $50 for children age 6-12. Monday tickets are free.
Activities at First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival
There will be plenty of entertainment and activities for both adults and children at the festival.
Main Stage Entertainment
The main stage will feature live music as well as announcements and observances.
- Singer Rae Radick
- Ryan Daniel
- American Bombshells
- Paige King Johnson
- Brooke Simpson
- Special Sunday Memorial Church Service
- Military Couple Wedding Give-Away
- Operation Coming Home Announcement of key to new home to a veteran
In The Air
Look up! There will be plenty happening in the air.
- Hot air balloon rides
- Nightly fireworks show
- Bandit Flight Team
- Wayne Fortney–Balloonmeister
- All Veteran Group Parachute Team
- U.S. Veterans Corps Paragliders
Midway
Find plenty to eat, shop for, see and try here.
- 40 Food Truck Rodeo
- Children and Adult Carnival Rides
- Makers’ Market
- Fan Inflated “Walk-In” Balloon for Kids to Enter
- Uniformed Multiple Era Soldier Meet and Greet
- Military Drill Teams
- War History Museum
- Static Military Displays — Apache Helo, Mini C-130, more
- Axe Throwing
- NC Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
- Chainsaw Artist Show
- Flying Houndz Frizbee Trick Dog Show
- Percussion drum Line
Memorial Flag Garden
There will be a waterfront Memorial Flag Garden where loved ones can remember our country’s heroes. Military Missions in Action will host and manage this area, where attendees may place a wooden stick flag into the grounds surrounding the main flag in the Memorial Garden.
Guests will have the opportunity to write names or tape a picture to the wooden stick to personalize it. In addition, guests can write a letter to the family of a fallen hero as well as to living Veterans.
More
There will also be a beer garden, food court and more. Please read about the COVID-19 precautions.
Win tickets to the Festival
One lucky Triangle on the Cheap reader will win 4 tickets to the festival! To enter to win, just scroll down and leave a comment to this post. Please make sure to enter with your real name and correct email address, so that we can get the tickets to you. Your email address will not who show up in your comment. It will just be visible to us so that we can let you know that you won.
Please enter just one time.
The winner will be randomly selected on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021.
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Diana Fox says
This is an amazing event..cant wait to see balloons in the air!!
Joan says
Sounds amazing!
Robin Hungerford says
Magical event! I can’t wait to take my grandchildren and see the “Glow on their faces” thank you for having the event.
Patricia Carroll says
This is such a wonderful event for the community! Something to really looked forward to since we not been able to do much the past year. I love the fact that he’s giving back after his career, it says so much about him and his family.
Rhyannon Sanders says
We just moved here from Mesa, Arizona and we are excited to attend the First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival! We love all of the event information we get from Triangle on the Cheap!
Veronica Richardson says
I am broke so I would love to win to take my kids 🙂
WK Kirk says
The Balloon event sounds incredible. Ive never seen one in person. Thanks for the heads up!
Liz says
Looks like lots of fun!!
Amalia Pinand says
This event looks awesome. So excited to go.
Diana says
Diana . LETS GO. WHAT DAY WORKS FOR U?
Gina M Hayek says
I hope we can join you at the farm! My twins would love it!!
Ana says
Looks like fun!
Katie says
This looks like so much fun.
Jennifer Sorna says
This sounds SO fun! Thank you for featuring it.
Charnae Harris says
This looks like so much fun!
Kyle says
Looks amazing !
Jennifer Taylor says
Thank you for posting this article. Its so nice to have a resource to find great family fun on the cheap. I am excited about this event and never knew NC had a balloon festival so close to me!
Kelly says
So exciting! Would love to take our toddler.
Jolene Dombek says
Thank you for providing such valuable information. I have such a crazy & hard year my family would love to attend the balloon festival.
Sashah Harbin says
This looks like so much fun!
Andros Girl says
I’m looking forward to this event and hope it’s the first of many. Thank you for publishing the information.
Megan Whitelaw says
This looks like so much fun!!
Blake Whitelaw says
I’d love to attend this!! My wife and I could use a date day!!
Tricia Smar says
So excited for a hot air balloon event so close to the Triangle!!
Nicolle Miller says
Would love to attend this event! Thanks for sharing it.
Debbie Whitlock says
Can’t wait to go to this event!!
Sara Hartman says
This is so cool, I’ve been wanting to check out a balloon festival for a while. My niece and nephew would absolutely love this!
Jennifer Ross says
I’ve never been to a balloon festival before. I’d love to check it out! 🙂
Sheryl Rumsey says
I’m so glad I signed up for emails to Triangle on the Cheap or I probably wouldn’t have known about this event and many more!
I would love to take my 3 grandsons here! I would really love to see the hot air balloons, especially!
Looks like a great event! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Rachel Goodman says
I’m so excited for this event and to show our friends what fun North Carolina has to offer!
BOBBY says
Can’t wait
BOBBY says
Do they have a military discount?
Jaclyn Spaulding says
This reminds of the Balloon Festival that was put on each year where I grew up in Vermont! I would love to take my kids to this!
Sheila Turbyfill says
This is going to be so much fun!
Peggy Autry says
Sounds like a fun time on the farm!
Sabrina Hawkins says
I am so excited about this balloon festival. I can not wait to take a ride in the hot air balloons!!
Tina Miszewski says
My boys and I would love to attend this and take a balloon ride. I hope we win.
Lisa Yancey says
This seems like a fun event. I looking forward to attending.
Samantha perkins says
Sounds fun and amazing and event worth going too.
LESLIE NUNNERY says
I love hot air balloons, they are my classroom theme, as they can represent so many ideas! Thank you for offering such a fun prize. 🎈
Amina Rehman says
Sounds like such a fun time!
Carol Greenwald says
This looks like so much fun, I can’t wait to go!
Amanda says
Hope we can make it, our kids would love this!
Steven Brush says
Thank you so much for being a part of this event.
Carol Greenwald says
This looks like so much fun and what a great give away, I can’t wait to go!
Carol Greenwald says
What a great give away, I can’t wait to go!
Shelly Soch says
This sounds like a perfect way to kick off the summer! What a great tribute to those who’ve served! My parents and son would absolutely love this. Thank you for this event!
Brenadette B says
This sounds amazing! I have never been to a hot air balloon fest. Hopefully , I will win the tickets and go on my first official outing since moving to NC!!!!🤞🤞 The Memorial Garden will be full with alot of my thankful tears.
Debra Wicker Superville says
Looking forward to this event. I hope I win the tickets
Kelly B says
Looks like a great event!
Carrie Perez says
This sounds like a lot of fun! Last time we looked into a balloon festival online they said it was at the Asheboro Zoo. When we called the zoo to inquire about it they said it was a scam, and they were not having such an event. It would be nice to actually go to a real one. Thank you for posting this event.
Nancy Bodnar says
Glad this is being held again. Loved it when it was in Fuquay Varina. The memorial garden is such an honor to those that served. Would love to attend.
Mama says
Looks like fun!
Jennie Margaret Lund says
It will be amazing! I went to a balloon show in South Carolina several years ago and it was a memorial experience! I’ll be there!
Dee Summey says
Such a great way for the family to celebrate Memorial Day!
CeCelia Anderson says
O.M.G. would love to go! The kids and I would totally enjoy this! #bucketlist
Kristi Cherry says
This looks incredible!
Stacy Palmer says
Wow!! Such an exciting family friendly event and on a farm. My family has never been to a balloon festival and this will be so much fun!! This is awesome, especially since we have not been attending events since the pandemic. We look forward to going!!
Laura says
This looks like an absolutely awesome event for all ages. So awesome for people to organize an event like this and thank goodness to Triangle on the Cheap for featuring otherwise I would have no idea about it!! Thank you!!
Julie N says
This is such a great event-I would love to be considered for the Tickets but also want to thank you for honoring our Veterans too! Love this post and excited to join you.
Chris Katz says
Ive always been obsessed with Hot Air balloons and this looks like a fabulously fun event.
Jessica Fintak says
I have always wanted to go to a hot air balloon festival and every time I go to one the weather does not cooperate. I would love to be able to share this with my family after many failed attempts.
Joan Gulick says
I turned 77 this year. One of my goal this year is to ride in a hot air balloon.
This festival looks to be so much fun. Thank you for the offer of free tickets. Its very generous..
Brian Saldanha says
This looks like a lot of fun. Looking forward to being there. We have never been to a balloon festival and the fireworks and the colorful balloon lights should be amazing
Stephanie Tatum says
Looks like fun!
Ashley says
We just purchased a home in Louisburg and are excited to check out our new area. This balloon festival looks like a must see!
Alexis Delcalzo says
This is such a wonderful community event idea. Hot air balloons are so exciting to see up in the air. I love the memorial garden flag idea as well. Such a wonderful tribute to our fallen veterans. Thanks so much to First Fruits for hosting!!
linda s reynolds says
I would love to take my family to this beautiful event. What a fun day for my grandkids and grown adults to enjoy together. Hope I get a chance to do this and enjoy all the festivities and food they have to offer. Looks so much fun.
Terri Romberger says
Memorial Day and balloons, sounds like loads of fun.
beth says
It’s been decades since I’ve seen a balloon festival and this one sounds like it’s gonna be amazing! Just the right “pick me up” after the hellish year plus we’ve all faced.
Brenda Beauchamp says
Looking forward to this event and a return to normal! My husband is ex-Army AND ex-NAVY, is 90% disabled and has a hot air balloon ride on his bucket list! Hoping I can make his dream come true!
Carla Vollheim says
Never been to a Balloon festival and have always wanted to.
Hoping to go to this one for sure since it is not too far from my home.
Looks like so much fun.
Dee Moehring says
Once again The Brown family are giving back. This looks like such an amazing event with lots of activities and is affordable. What better weekend to kick off the first annual event with honor to our veterans. I’ll definitely be there!
Mary O'Geary says
Can’t wait to attend this event!
Julie Creswell says
How fun! Great event for the family
Melody says
This sounds like so much fun! It’s an hour away from me but I’d make the drive without a second thought for a day at this festival!!
Carisa Shaver says
This is amazing, we love hot air balloons!!
Meredith says
This looks like an amazing time! I’ve read wonderful things about the work that First Fruits farm has done done for their community and abroad and I can’t wait to share this experience with our family! Thank you for this!
Pamela says
This sounds fun!
Leah Spear says
So great to see an event like this!
Megan G says
This looks so fun and a wonderful way recognize Memorial Day. Hope to go with my family!
J Rodely says
So thrilled to see a “back to normal, celebrate our freedom” celebration! Thank you for what must’ve been a lot of work to put on such a wonderful family event!
Donna Finch says
Can’t wait to go
Charlotte Ramirez says
We are so there!
Debe Winkler says
Any time there is an event supporting our troops I’m in. I never would have known about this one if it wasn’t for Triangle on the Cheap though. Thanks for keeping all of us informed about all the wonderful events in the Triangle Area.
Kimbly Pittman says
This is one of the first things that my husband and I will be able to do together since the pandemic. I love the hot air balloon ride, and just being out with my fellow friends and family. Thank you so much for this, we have been filling very lonely. Again, thank you.
Adrienne B. Kinard says
My 1st Hot Air Balloon Event! Exciting! God bless the event!!!
Loretta Kubiesa says
Looking forward to it! What a great way to kick off the summer 😀
Nancy says
I’ve been talking about this event to family members and friends! I am so proud of Mr. Brown and his family. God is still in control and working through the ministry of his family. I’m so excited about this event!
Angie Powell says
Wow! This event has it all. Beautiful balloons, military memorials & family fun. Such a great event to lift our spirits while coming out of this pandemic. Thanks to the Brown family for hosting this event & for triangleonthecheap for keeping us informed of so many great events in the region. Looking forward to seeing these awesome balloons up close with my brother who is a retired military veteran who has recently completed chemotherapy. Can’t wait.
Kate Biegler says
I love hot air balloons and have been looking forward to this event since y’all’s first post about it! Should be a blast.
Dorothy Rainey says
This sounds like an awesome event. I’m a retired veteran spouse. Thank you for planning this for the community.
Judy Stubanas says
Finally a wonderful event for so many people to enjoy!!
Kim says
I’m a single mom, and always try to do fun things with my babies. My twins 5 yr olds will love this!! My dad was military and passed away when I was young, and I appreciate any chance I get to show my support and respect to the military and those who have the ultimate sacrifice. My babies are going to get a kick out of this event. I’m so excited 🙂
Gerry Delengowski says
What a unique and special way to celebrate and honor our fallen war heroes! It would be a wonderful way to spend the weekend, especially for my grandkids
Alicia Warden says
A fantastic event to be sure! The balloons and Frisby contest cinched it for me! Thank you, Triangle on the Cheap, for providing all the information you do! I look forward to your informative emails every week!!
Jean Cook says
Hello! I have never been to this event but I would love to go. I love hot air balloons. I have always wanted to take a hot air balloon ride. I can’t wait to see the balloons.
Tina Woods says
I never knew about this!! Thank you!!!
Andrew Piatek says
This Will Be a Big American Opening Weekend!
Beautiful Balloons in the Air that the Kids Love to see in Awhh!
Great Outdoor Event that is Welcomed Every Year!!
God Bless America!
Andrew
Beverly Henkel says
I’m so so so excited to experience this festival finally! Having moved to North Carolina a couple months shy of the pandemic, I haven’t been able to explore as much as I have hoped and so excited for this to be the first even I go to!!!
Brian king says
Attended a similar event back in Ohio. Looking forward to this festival!
Laura Bailey says
Hope to go! Sounds fun!
Alicia Mickert says
Can’t wait to take my kids to this! looks like a lot of fun!
Bryan Christianson says
Looks like a lot of fun. Just moved to North Carolina and would love to attend this event. My wife would love to go.
Therese Burkhart says
What a wonderful way to spend the holiday and honor our troops!
Steve Claggion says
This will be our first time visiting but this is an event that makes you tap into your childish imagination for people of all ages
Elizabeth Sequeira says
This sounds AWESOME! Now we have our Memorial Day plan!
— looking forward to the festivities.
💙❤️💙
NATASHA HANKS says
Looking forward to attending this event. I’m always looking for local fun and ways to support.
Andrea Horne says
This looks like a great family event for Memorial Day weekend in Raleigh. I love hot air balloons; they’re so beautiful and majestic!
Francisca Ceron says
This event looks so fun! Can’t wait to take my kids 🙂
Courtney Wheeler says
This sounds like a wonderful weekend full of really cool events, exhibitors and vendors!
Keith Walkowiak says
This sounds like a great time for kids! Thank you for the information!
Cassandra says
Yay!! I can’t wait!
Barry Buehler says
I have my camera and lenses all ready for this exciting event. I can’t wait to go.
Daniel Montoya says
I attended a similar event up in Michigan and it was a blast. I imagine this one would be just as fun.
Sienna Evans says
I’m so excited for the balloon glow! This is such a great way to honor those we celebrate on Memorial day ❤
Karen I Riddle says
Yeah! I cant wait. I love to go to the balloon festivals. Sounds like a lot of fun this year. Thanks for having it!
Kerin Gohman says
This event sounds so amazing!!
So exciting!!
Thank you 💗
Kelly Nolan says
I am so excited to have an opportunity to win tickets to this event! This would be my first time attending!
Neil Frank says
Awesome event that really focuses on the meaning of Memorial Day. Perfect way to kick off summer. We’ll be there!
K P says
They featured this farm on the Today show a few months ago! I really enjoyed learning about their family and how God led the way for them to purchase this farm and all the good they are doing for our community.
Jean Daigle says
Originally from Canada in a city where each years we had a summer balloon festival… This is unbelievable that now I can drive to one. Thanks for doing this…
Aravind singh Bondili says
Looking forward
Robert G Cole says
This sounds like a fun Memorial Day weekend event.
Diane Lahti says
This will be a great way to make our grandson’s birthday fun and memorable.
Sona Mathew says
This is the first time I am hearing about this event and I would love to take my kids.
Deborah Hoffman says
Balloon festivals are truly magical. The first time I accidentally stumbled on one, the balloons were just inflating before an ascent. It was like walking through a fairyland of colorful mushrooms rising from the ground. They’re a great place to have fun and relax, whether on the ground or in a balloon. Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time
Ashley snyder says
I’ve never seen hot air balloons in person so this sounds super fun! I’d just have to convince my husband to go up with me and my daughter 😜
Amber Nicole Dilger says
I find hot air balloons so inspiring! A whimsical way to fly 🙂
Rich says
Looks like a great event!!
Lisa Wood says
What a super fun and magical event ! Can’t wait to behold this colorful transformation in the sky!!
Elton says
I’m proud to celebrate our military and also see the affects of Jason Brown’s ministry in our communities.
Chris Robinson says
Seems like a great time for family fun, get out the house and enjoy yourselves, can’t wait.
anita disisto says
looks like a lot of fun
Eleanor says
Love hot air balloons! This would be so fun!
Kelly A McCormick says
What a great way to celebrate Memorial Day. I would love to take my grandchildren
Sakeena says
This is awesome and great. Great way to honor the military and their families. Love when the area gets more activity and events.
And looking forward to seeing the beautiful balloons and possibly get to ride on one! Funners! LOL
Beth Madsen says
Looking forward to it
Mary B Hall says
Looking forward to it!
Elizabeth Steinauer says
Sounds super fun!
Elaine Ross says
Hot air balloons are so wonderful to see. They almost take my breath away. I am looking forward to seeing it.
Barbara Fields says
Have visitors from out of the country and what a way to introduce them tyo America seeing these balloons and great festival. Hope I win!!
Sheree Povich says
So happy to have this event in Raleigh area. Hoping to see the balloons.
Emily Bellflower says
Oh I’m so thankful to have a balloon festival back to the area! My kids, especially, LOVE balloon festivals and we have so many wonderful memories from attending events like this in the past. This event is now on our Memorial Day weekend calendar and we cannot wait! Thanks for bringing joy and anticipation to my family as this past year and a few months have been so daunting, and it’s events like these (the looking forward to and memories made) that help keep spirits up. And what a wonderful thing to honor our military! God bless the USA!
Sara Marks says
Great event in so many ways. Can’t wait!
Karen Gonzalez says
OMG, I’m glad to see things are opening up again.
I’ve never had the chance to go to a balloon festival!
This is such a great way to start the holiday weekend off
Really hope to take my Fiance with me and get on a ballon!
Amanda Powell says
Can’t wait to go!
Cameron M says
What a cool event! I’d love to go!
Susan Ricker says
Sounds exciting and a great way to memorialize veterans
christina moreland says
We are so excited for this event. My husband is a retired marine and we love to support our military.
Michelle Ky says
This looks like an amazing way for my family to spend Memorial Day Weekend!
Cathy B says
So excited for this great event!
Louise Alfredson says
Thank you to the Brown family for hosting the Balloon Festival! It’ll be spectacular!
Shanna F says
All of my kids are obsessed with balloons, this event would be perfect! How exciting!
Jennifer says
Looks like a lot of fun! I think my kids would enjoy it!
Jeff Gottesman says
OMG, we were so excited to see this event. Recently moved from NJ that offered balloon festivals like yours. There is NOTHING like being near a hot air balloon. We would be so excited to win tickets and take our son and daughter-in-law. Hoping the weather is perfect for the daily ascensions.
KELLY Lynch says
What a great way to celebrate Memorial Day!
Pam Weppler says
Looking forward to attending…..thanks for bringing this event to the Triangle!
Pam Weppler says
There is no detail about Covid 19 precautions….only that the festival is taking precautions……a little more info, please, about exactly how safety, will be maintained…..? Thank you!
Gordy Blackwell says
Looks Ah-mazing and an ideal place to take my Girl!!!
Donna Leeper says
This event looks awesome. I can’t wait to go, and finally be able to leave the house to do something fun
Wanda says
Looks like fun!!!
Kat Volandt says
I can’t wait for this event! A balloon festival has been on my bucket list for many years. I’m a service disabled Army vet and soooo excited this festival is affordable! I’m texting friends to attend with me this weekend. Thank you so much for making this affordable to all!
Jean says
Fun event!
Donna Ford says
Looking forward to Balloon festival. I love hot air balloons.
Wanda says
Grandsons will love this…Looks like fun!!!
Patrice says
My family can’t wait to enjoy this event! Perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Marciny says
Love this! Great event lineup!
Lei says
What an amazing event during the pandemic! It will cure all the blue in people. Nice weather, nice balloons, and wonderful fireworks.
Celia Kenney says
I am new to NC and can’t believe this opportunity to see a balloon festival is so close. I hope to bring my 5 year old grandson to see this magical event with his mom and dad.
He had a tough year of a surgery to improve his Cerebral Palsy to walk unassisted one day as well as virtual learning in school due to covid restrictions. He works so hard going to several different therapy sessions each week. Even if I don’t win these tickets I will find a way to bring this little guy to the festival. Thanks for having such an awesome event!!
Jennifer Daft says
This would be so fun. I love hot air balloons!!
Lisa Garland says
What a great event!! Sounds like a blast!!
Jean Costa says
It sounds wonderful. I’d love to see it.
Stephanie Loyka-Bruschi says
Can’t wait to go! Sounds like such a blast and the farm/church is lovely!
Susan Carl says
I went to a balloon festival several years ago and enjoyed it. Would like to go again.
Stephanie Loyka says
What a beautiful venue for this… the farm/church is lovely!
Stephanie Bruschi says
What a beautiful venue for this… the farm/church is lovely!
Stephanie Bruschi says
What a beautiful venue for this… the farm/church is lovely!
Pamela Young says
WOW! So excited to visit First Fruit Farm! They are so generousto the community donating so much! What a great Celebration for Memorial day & service people! Never seen a hot air balloon in person, very excited! Thanks for this Awesome event & bringing happiness to Louisburg! !
Rose Hammond says
We would love to see this balloon festival. Our two Grandchildren have been disappointed in the past due to inclement weather conditions and we didn’t get to see the festival. We would love to be there this year.
Stephanie Farmer says
This looks awesome!!
Monica H Severt says
Looks like SO much fun! Can’t wait to check it out 🙂
Lori Gillette says
So nice to hear about events now being able to be rescheduled. A balloon festival on a beautiful farm on the weekend with all kinds of fun activities sounds wonderful! Can’t wait!
Michelle Zemmelman says
What an amazing festival and so wonderful to honor our military. Looking forward to supporting this!
Alan Slavin says
This looks like a fun time! Hot air balloons are awesome and glow at night looks cool!
Richard H says
Count me THERE! Sounds like a great time.
Dan Laseria says
Looking forward to a great event and the opportunity to pay tribute to our country’s heroes. Thanks!
Dina Rose Velazquez says
Super excited to come to this! We have family in town and looking forward to a fun family day!
Lauren LaMay says
What a wonderful way to celebrate Memorial Day! Can’t wait!
Chantelle Smalley says
This sounds like an awesome event for all ages! My famil and I just moved to the area and can’t wait to check it out for the first time!
Kathryn Rei says
Just moved to the area and was wondering if there is a balloon festival here. This makes me so happy!!
Andrea says
Sounds like a great event! My active duty husband was recently stationed in Raleigh & our family will be there with him for Memorial Day weekend (he commutes from out of town each week) & we plan to add this to our things to do! Would love to win tickets!! 🇺🇸
Lori Barbour-Moore says
Sounds like a great event to attend!
Greta Siddiqui says
I’ve never attended before.
Looks like so much fun!
Melissa R Ward says
Thanks for all the information that is listed about the Balloon Fest on Triangle on the Cheap!!
Our whole family is so excited to go to this event!!
Linda Carter says
What a great way to honor and remember those who have fought for our freedom! Looks like a lot of much needed fun!! Can’t wait to go!!
Sue Morgan says
Sounds like a fun time! It will be great to get back to some normalcy and enjoy an outdoor event!
Deborah Streeter says
This is the first I’ve heard of this event. 4 tickets would be great and I’m going to experience it with my entire family, especially my two great grand daughters.
Betsy Flahvie says
Can’t wait to attend this event for the first time!
Lynne Scullen says
This looks like an Awesome event! Can’t wait to see the balloons AND enjoy the live entertainment.
Anne Farmer says
This sounds like a wonderful event to celebrate the Memorial Day and honor our veterans. I have always wanted to ride in a Hot Air Balloon.
William Delgado says
I experienced this event in the past we all loved it looking forward to it!!
Courtney Florian says
I’ve never been. Every thing Looks incredible. Can’t wait to bring the family !
Johnnetta Milberry says
Sounds so fun! It will be wonderful to get out and see people.
Royalty Brackett says
I remember reading about this festival some time last year & being so excited about it! I can only imagine how cool it’s going to be for my family.
Irina Falls says
WOW! What a great event! I will definitely bring my grandkids to honor our national heroes and have fun at the same time!
Kelly says
This event looks like a good one for our family to attend!
Jacqueline Romanelli says
This sounds so fun; we’d love to go!
Jennifer Lepinaitis says
I would really enjoy taking my 87 year old mom to see these balloons full of color. Thank You for this activity
Melissa says
Wow! What a great way to honor our heroes on Memorial Day!
Paola says
This looks like so much fun! can’t wait to go.
Robert Young says
This looks to be an amazing event!
Jim Barrett says
I have wanted to attend an event like this. Thank you.
Diana caldwell says
Thanks sounds awesom
Wendy says
Sound like a fun event!!!
Kelly says
This looks like so much fun!
Alan Levine says
Entering for free tix!
Patricia OShaughnessy says
Looks like a great time!
Christine says
A shoutout to all the veterans, thank you for your service.
LaTarsha Bunn says
Wow! This sounds like a really fun event. Would love to take my kids!
Aijing Zhang says
Looks like a lot of fun!
Laura Stout says
So happy to see the good that Jason and Tay have brought to Franklin County and beyond. I pray that their efforts will continue to prosper. The balloon festival is a wonderful way to introduce their farm and ministry to North Carolina!
Kerri Gardner says
this sounds absolutely wonderful! Always wanted to do a balloon ride. The rest of the day sounds like tons of fun too! Cannot wait to partake!
judy patoka says
It would be a great thrill to be able to attend this Baloon Festival. Going to see one live is an item on my bucket list!
Andrea Murray says
My kids would love this so much! Heck, I would love this so much! Planning on going if I haven’t spent too much money by the end of the month. 🙈 Thanks to Triangle on the Cheap for letting us know, yet again, about a super cool event!
Tyler Elisabeth Phelps says
What a wonderful event! I’ve never seen a hot air balloon up close. Thanks for posting!
Elizabeth Sisson says
This looks like so much fun! My kids would love this.
Cambria Reading says
Sounds fun!
Amber Stokes says
Sound fun. Can’t wait to go!
Peyton Carrington says
I would love to win tix to this!!
Cortney Winkler says
Really looking forward to this one. Balloons so close to the Triangle!
Pete says
Looks like it will be a wonderful event outdoors!
Mary Murphy says
Love hot air balloons!!!!
Shawna hale says
We went to the balloon festival in Fuquay-Varina years ago and it is a great time. I’m excited to see this event so close to my home in Louisburg this year!
William Fair says
1st annual… This is going to be amazing. I have always wanted to do a hot air balloon; and even if I can’t, the opportunity to see them and enjoy such an auspicious event will be amazing in itself.
Maria Corral says
Can’t wait, we will definitely drive for this!
Jill Gitlin says
Sounds like a fun day honoring our military!
Ami says
looks like a fabulous event
Maureen Georgetti says
I LOVE hot air balloons! What a great way to celebrate and honor our American Heros! I can’t wait to enjoy this event with my family!!
Suzanne Roth says
Gosh I would LOVE to see this. It’s so exciting and beautiful to see the colorful balloons! Sounds like an incredible weekend!
Daniel Borro says
This will be an awesome sight to see. The balloons at night when they all do the glow will be amazing. Can’t wait to see it.
Tomekia Bartee says
Thanks for honoring those who serve.
Jonathan Hoffman says
Love seeing balloons in the air. Great to see that they are returning to the Raleigh area ! Honoring our veterans is a major plus.
Tom Mutdosch says
I love watching all the hot air balloons during the dusk ascent. The whole event is such a chill vibe! Great way to spend a weekend with the family.
Caren Pavlik says
Went to one of these festivals for my first date with my girlfriend a few years back. Excited to take her up in a hot air balloon 😁
Brandon Adams says
Would to the chance to for my family to experience this festival!
Cathleen (Cathy) Gottesman says
We are excited to attend this festival in NC, having moved here in January 2020 from NJ. We have attended balloon festivals in NJ, NY and NM and eager to explore this one with all the activities provided. There is nothing more beautiful than all the balloons ascending.
Diane S says
Sounda like it wll be a great festival!
Kristina Shuford says
I am so excited that this amazing event is occurring this year. I would love to share the experience with my family by winning free tix. Thank you!
Jennie Margaret Lund says
I can’t wait to go! Balloons are magical and stir the imagination.
KM Conel says
Balloons are so cool!
Awesome! Wow! Incredible!
KM Conel says
Balloons are so cool!
John R says
I want to go up, up, and away in a beautiful balloon!
Christopher Scott says
Never ridden in a hot air balloon before, certainly a bucket list item!
Conni Rieske says
Sounds like an awesome event!
Pat Johnson says
Can’t wait to take our grandchildren!
Amber Brennan says
This looks like such a fun day/night out!
Jane Willis says
Hope there will be some handicap parking and easy access for those of us seniors and more disabled to see this beautiful show.
Victoria Edwards says
Thia looks like a cool event for the family!
Elizabeth Capek says
We would love to visit the fest for the first time! A long time ago we actually were volunteers helping balloonists at a well-loved festival in the Midwest! This fest would really bring back great memories!
Phuong Nguyen-Godfrey says
This looks like great fun for the whole family!
Joseph Beker says
Looks awesome!
Belinda says
I am looking forward to this event!
Carolyn Hemming says
This looks like such a fantastic event!!
Gia Laarz says
Im so excited for this. My in laws are coming and this would be a perfect day trip for us. Plus my father in law is a veteran.
Vanessa Ladrie says
This will be so fun. I love this farm and all they do for our community. My kids will get to learn and experience so many great things here.
Deidre D Miller says
What a unique event! I’m so excited for the hot air balloons!
Holly Eliason says
I’m so excited to get to participate in fun outdoor activities with my family and friends again!
Stacey Gorniak says
A beautiful event to celebrate this special weekend!
Kathy Achterman says
Sounds like a wonderful way for the family to start Summer 2021! We’re looking forward to enjoying the local celebrations.
Anna Louise Kallas says
This looks like a wonderful event and so fun!
Kiersten Warner says
This looks so fun!
Crystal Tollefsen says
We are so excited for the Memorial weekend balloon festival. What an awesome event we are going to enjoy with our family!
Susan Majcher says
This looks magical, 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Debra Jewett says
We would be honored to attend, if chosen. Thanks for offering this! We love hot air balloons, but have never been in one. Our son would be thrilled! We love Triangle on the Cheap!!!
Shelby Lyn Reap says
I hope I can go!
Amanda Swidergal says
Sounds like so much fun! I’ve always wanted to see Hot Air Balloons in person. I have friends visiting from out of town for Memorial weekend and I would love to take them to this exciting event.
Michael Runy says
Looks like a good time!
Caroline Griffin says
What an awesome local event! Very much looking forward to going and telling all my friends. Maybe I’ll win the 4 pack of tickets 🙂
Janet says
Wow this is fabulous – how nice to have the balloon festival so close to home
Eileen McElhinney says
Fun!
Steve Berry says
This is a fantastic event
Kevin Ross says
I proposed to my wife in an hot air balloon.Great memory
Rebecca Ross says
My parents proposed in a hot air balloon.
Rebecca Ross says
My parents proposed in a hot air balloon. I would be so cool to see them again.
Helaine Sharifipour says
What a beautiful way to honor the veterans. I have 3 serviceman that I would like to honor. My Dad, who served in the Navy and 2 brothers who served in the army. Even though they are no longer with me, I honor them on a daily basis and would love to be apart of this celebration. It sounds wonderful.
With warm regards,
Helaine
A daughter and sister to some great men
Ruby Garcia says
Sounds like a wonderful weekend!
Patty Eller says
I have never attended, but, this sounds like a wonderful event.
I hope to hear back from you.
Ed says
Balloons in the air! How romantic this would be for my wife! We’ve never seen them in person. Would love to be there! Fruit Farm sounds really nice to visit…thanks for opening up your home to so many! Ed
JEFFREY SAUERSTROM says
Thank you for honoring or service men and women