Carolina Balloonfest celebrates 50 years in Statesville this weekend

STATESVILLE, N.C. — The Carolina Balloonfest will be returning to Statesville for its 50th year.

There will be balloon mooring competitions, evening balloon glows, and live entertainment.

Attendees should expect heavy traffic in the area.

The festival will run through Sunday.

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