Victory Junction Says Thanks
Every summer Ken Draughn does a fantastic job of coordinating pilots to bring balloons and offer tether rides to the kids (more…)
Category Archives: News
Tracy Barnes Dies
We have received word that ballooning pioneer and co-founder of The Balloon Works (now Firefly Balloons) Tracy Barnes has died. (more…)
Memorial Service Details for Anna Rhyne
Dentails on Anna Rhyne’s memorial service have been announced. The service will be Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 at the Rhyne (more…)
Remembering Anna Rhyne
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anna Rhyne, a great friend of the North Carolina (more…)
Another Pilot Joins the Ranks
It’s always exciting to see a new pilot get licensed, but especially fun for us when we feel like we (more…)
BFA 2018 Youth Camps
The Balloon Federation of America (BFA) has announced two camps for teens (age 13-18) for 2018. These camps immerse youth in the (more…)
Freedom Balloon Fest
A strong contingent of CBA members attended the 2017 Freedom Balloon Fest in Fuquay Varina Memorial Day Weekend. This event not only (more…)
Congratulations BFA Camp Scholarship Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2017 BFA Balloon Camp Scholarships…..Ryan Sawin and Alina Williams. Alina wins (more…)
2017 Safety Seminar Wrap Up
A big thanks to Daniel Sasser and all of the great speakers and volunteers who made the 2017 Safety Seminar (more…)