We're A Vendor At The Upcoming 50th Carolina Balloon Festival! Great American Self Storage Can Assist in Storing Items from the 50th Carolina BalloonFest
What to Expect at Carolina BalloonFest 2025
On October 17–19, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina, the Carolina BalloonFest will celebrate fifty years of balloon launches, an artisan bazaar that resembles a statewide studio tour with live music, and an after-dark Balloon Glow. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend. Recent reports have attendance in the 40,000+ range, so make sure to plan ahead and stay for the entire experience. Make it effortless by building a small “festival kit” you can grab and go. Stash chairs with carry straps, an umbrella, cooling towels, sunscreen and bug spray, portable phone batteries, wet wipes, and a few zip bags for valuables. After the weekend, wipe everything down and let it dry fully so humidity doesn’t linger in fabrics or cooler linings. Chairs store best upright, blankets fold into clear bins, and coolers stay fresh if you leave the lid slightly ajar with a towel. Carolina BalloonFest+2Carolina BalloonFest+26AM - CLTtodaycarolinaslikealocal.com Great American Self Storage makes this routine easy. Keep your festival kit in a right-sized unit so it’s not crowding your hallway the other 362 days of the year, then swing by to pick it up before BalloonFest and drop it back after. Climate-controlled options are ideal if your kit includes textiles or extra layers you rotate with the season. Visit our booth at the festival for quick sizing help and a simple layout so your weather-ready gear always has a home organized, dry, and ready for the next launch. The event has a long history of combining spectacle with community spirit, and it is run by National Balloon Rally Charities (501c3), a nonprofit organization. Great American Self Storage is pleased to be a Mooresville neighbor and have a stand at this years festival.Carolina BalloonFest+1 Feel free to drop by and say hi; we'll be on-site all weekend! If you're worried about storing fragile artwork or fabrics you buy at the festival, our staff can assist you in selecting the ideal unit size, go over climate control choices, and even make a reservation right away. Making the journey to attend the event? You may easily store your extra clothing, coolers, chairs, and baggage in a self-storage facility until the following festival season. carolina-balloonfest.locable.com
Smart Storage Tips for Festival Season
See the market as a source of ideas, not a list of things to do. Seasonal glazes on pottery make it ideal for kitchen or porch trades. As the seasons change from fall to winter, the textile and boutique clothing selection organically rotates among scarves, wraps, and small-run tees. From hammered-metal earrings to sea-glass pendants, jewelry is a wardrobe staple that can last a lifetime. Christmas decorations (wreaths, ornaments, little signs) sell out quickly in December, so stock up on what you like. On wet days, children's STEM kits and sets can be a lifesaver. And those exotic spice blends, sauces, and jams you kept in your pantry will make perfect host gifts. Enjoy BalloonFest to the fullest without taking any of the chaos home with you. Between uses, a properly sized box will keep seasonal equipment, such as chairs, coolers, blankets, and small canopies, out of the garage and the corridor. Preserving delicate artisanal goods like textiles, paintings, and pottery allows them to be ready for show when you switch up the decor. Plus, with a straightforward bin-per-kid arrangement, families can enjoy STEM kits, arts and crafts, and puzzles at home in an easy cycle. Having a unit also serves as a handy waypoint for any additional items or luggage that you would like not have to tote about in the car all day if you are traveling in for the event. For helpful sizing advice and same-day bookings, stop by our booth.
Why Self Storage Helps Festival Lovers
Relaxed mornings, late-afternoon hot-air balloon launches, and a lantern-lit landscape during the Balloon Glow in the evening are the rhythms of the weekend. Come early, stay late, and check the program the day-of because the timing and glow activities can change depending on the weather and the decisions of the pilot-in-command, according to the organizers. You may peruse the wares of local potters, woodworkers, metal artists, textile and jewelry designers, illustrators, and home-décor studios as you meander between the launch windows. There's also an artisan village and a kids' zone to make window shopping as much fun as the actual shopping experience.
We are pleased to be a part of Carolina BalloonFest's 50th anniversary as your Mooresville neighbors. Conveniently sized like a seasonal closet, a unit can keep all of your festival gear out of the garage or hallway, save your delicate artisan purchases (particularly with climate-controlled alternatives), and keep your family organized while you enjoy all of your Statesville purchases. In honor of Carolina BalloonFest's 50th anniversary, Great American Self Storage is pleased to be your Mooresville neighbor. Stop by our booth for easy planning and speedy sizing advice, so all of your newfound treasures will have a place to call home when you return.
