Great Falls Annual Balloon Festival, August 19-21, 2011

“Critters in the Clouds”

Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, August 19

Lewiston

All events will be taking place at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston, unless noted otherwise. Balloon launches and tethering are weather permitting. Admission is free, although certain activities may require a fee.

6 a.m. Balloon Launch

1:30 p.m. “The Lewis Hine Project,” Museum L-A, Canal Street

4 to 10:30 p.m. Carnival

5 to 10 p.m. Craft and Trade Fair

5 to 10:30 p.m. Wall climbing-Bungee Jump

6 p.m. Balloon Launch

6 to 8 p.m. Fender Bender

7 p.m. Sky Dive New England demonstration

8 p.m. Aether Arts Fire Show

8:45 to 10:15 p.m. Terry & The Telstars

Auburn

All events will be taking place at Festival Plaza in Auburn, unless otherwise noted.

5 p.m. Great Falls Paddling Society canoes and kayaks on the River, Little Andy Park, Second Street, Auburn

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Big Blue

7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Swinging Bears Square Dance

8 to 10 p.m. Phat Grass

Saturday, August 20

Lewiston

6 a.m. Balloon Launch

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Craft and Trade Fair

10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Carnival

10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wall climbing-Bungee Jump

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum L-A open for visitors, Canal Street

11 a.m. to noon Parade

12-12:30 p.m. Girl Power Fitness Zumba demonstration

12 p.m. Stir the Sky Color Guard presentation

12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Various balloon tetherings

12:30 to 2 p.m. MaineStream Band

1 p.m. Sts. Peter & Paul Basilica, 122 Ash St., free guided tour

1 p.m. Remote-control balloon demonstration

1:30 p.m. Janet Gibson, author, book signing at Museum L-A, Canal Street

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Mallett Brothers Band

3 to 10 p.m. Tryout Toys, play and toy demonstration

4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers

5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Juke Joint Devils

6 p.m. Balloon launch

6:30 to 7 p.m. Maine Event Cheer & Dance demonstration

7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The NitPickers

8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Don Campbell Band

Auburn

5 a.m. Great Falls Paddling Society canoes and kayaks on the River, Little Andy Park, Second Street, Auburn

12 to 1:30 p.m. Brian Patricks

1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Brookside Blues Band

3 to 4:30 p.m. Pat Pepin and Her Blue Ribbon Band

4:30 p.m. Pelletier’s Karate Academy demonstration

5 to 6 p.m. Ed Desjardins

5 p.m. Great Falls Paddling Society canoes and kayaks on the River, Little Andy Park, Second Street, Auburn

6 p.m. Balloon launch

6 to 6:30 p.m. Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers

6:40 to 7:50 p.m. Sidecar Heroes

8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Denny Breau Band

Sunday, August 21

Lewiston

6 a.m. Balloon launch

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tryout Toys, play and toy demonstration

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family Fun Day, various entertainers and activities

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers’ Market, Lincoln Street

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wall climbing-Bungee Jump

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Craft and Trade Fair

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Carnival

11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Ted DeMille & Taylor Smith

11.45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Fairview Community Band

12 p.m. Duck Race sponsored by the Rotary Club, Main Street Canal

12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Various balloon tetherings

12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Camp of Rock

1:15 p.m. Remote-control balloon demonstration

1:30 p.m. Stir the Sky Color Guard presentation

1:45 to 2:45 p.m. The Veayo Twins

3 to 4:30 p.m. The Jason Spooner Trio

4:30 p.m. Planet Cheer cheerleading demonstration

5 p.m. Andy Valley Gymnastics demonstration

5:30 to 7 p.m. Johnny A.

6 p.m. Balloon launch

Auburn

5 a.m. Great Falls Paddling Society canoes and kayaks on the River, Little Andy Park, Second Street, Auburn

12 to 1 p.m. Cribstone Bridge

1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Perpetual E-motion

2:15 p.m. Stir the Sky Color Guard presentation

2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Community Contra Dancing featuring Perpetual E-motion

3:15 p.m. Planet Cheer cheerleading demonstration

3:45 p.m. Andy Valley Gymnastics demonstration

5 p.m. Great Falls Paddling Society canoes and kayaks on the River, Little Andy Park, Second Street, Auburn

4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Robert Washington, Elvis impersonator

5:50 to 7:30 p.m. Broad Street Band

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