NC Hot Air

09/01/2026

Come see us in Anderson SC this weekend!

Anderson, it’s almost time to look up! 🎈

The 2026 Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer is coming September 4th–6th! Get ready for a weekend filled with colorful balloons, family fun, and meaningful moments all in support of local cancer patients and families. 💜

Mark your calendar and start planning your visit. We’ll see you in the skies! ✨

The Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer is 100% owned, operated, and produced by the Cancer Association of Anderson. As a flagship local event, every detail is managed directly by our team and volunteers to support local cancer patients throughout Anderson County.

08/26/2026

Still figuring out your Labor Day weekend plans? 🎈

We've got you covered! Join us for the Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer and enjoy colorful hot air balloons, delicious food, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, vendors, and so much more, all while supporting local cancer patients.

Visit AndersonHotAirAffair.com to view the full schedule, book a balloon ride, and start planning your weekend. We can't wait to see you there! 💜

08/17/2026

When you sponsor a balloon, you're doing more than filling the sky with color. You're helping lift hope for local individuals and families facing cancer. 🎈💜

Every balloon that rises during the Hot Air Affair represents a community coming together to make a difference. Your sponsorship helps the Cancer Association of Anderson continue providing support, resources, and encouragement to those who need it most.

Join us Labor Day Weekend and be part of something bigger than the balloons themselves.

Sponsor a balloon today at Andersonhotairaffair.com and help hope rise.

08/04/2026

🎈 Meet Joseph Hurdt!

Flying Aurora, Joseph has been part of the Carolina BalloonFest family for 6 years.
Coming from Shelby, North Carolina, Joseph enjoys returning each year to support the local community.

We're excited to welcome Joseph back to the E.P.I.C. Studios Carolina BalloonFest this October!

📅 October 16–18, 2026
Get your tickets: carolinaballoonfest.com

07/27/2026

07/14/2026

Here it goes!! It’s time to let you know that the Hot Air Affair Rising Above Cancer is going to be very different this year. Celebrate Anderson is going to be putting on their big music show and fireworks display with us up on the launch field on Sunday night; Anderson county is 200 years old, the nation is 250 years old. A very big loud colorful party is in order. Forty balloons will brighten the skies. We expect more than a hundred vendors this year. The Independence Balloon will be back with us. NEW!!! We will be having a three-day Rural Agricultural Expo inside the Civic Center as well. This will be like an old fashion state fair and we will even have a cow drop!!

Sept 4-6, Labor Day weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday FREE admission. FREE parking on Civic Center side of road. Donation parking on launch center side. Concerts and fireworks are free. Any proceeds or donations will benefit the Cancer Association of Anderson.

Full Schedule is forthcoming !!! More information on the way !! Stay Tuned !!

07/09/2026

Go check out JC Balloon Creations! Joseph Wiley Wade Cole is doing some really cool stuff!