Posts from Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau

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The Daniel Sasser Story“Ballooning has always been a distraction from everyday stress. It’s fun and puts things in perspective!” says Daniel Sasser, hot air ba...

The Sean Richardson StoryMaking people’s dreams and wishes come true...meeting fun, adventurous people…traveling to beautiful places...flying where everything is...

Zootastic Park: an Adventure at the Zoo

The Patrick Grogan StoryFor Patrick Grogan, it all started in Statesville at the National Balloon rally 30 years ago. “I was a chase crew volunteer for a Plano...

Red Buffalo Brewing Co.

Balloonist Dream-of-a-LifetimeDebbie Swing retired in 2019, but unlike many, her dream-of-a-lifetime continues to keep her busy! “I saw a balloon flying the summer I ...

Xscape to Statesville

When Ballooning is a Family Affair By Kristie DarlingDave Litton is a natural born teacher. He’s a handsome Teddy bear type of guy who teaches first graders at Celeste Hin...

Keep Your Eye on Statesville’s Youngest Hot Air Balloon ... Serendipity can be an amazing thing. For Duncan Dunavant, a chance happening upon a hot air balloon flying around Statesville, when Dunc...

Statesville’s Newest Balloon Pilot!By Kristie DarlingVery often, the most amazing things about a person are the passions they make happen. That is certainly true for State...

31 Fun and Unique Things to Do in Statesville and Iredel... From North Carolina history to hot air balloons, Statesville is a wonderful small-town escape. There are so many fun and unique things t...