Things to eat

Brought to you by non-profit organizations: Breakfast with Balloons, scallops, lobster rolls, clam cakes, hamburgers, sausage sandwiches and so much more. Main meals under the big tent: barbecued chicken & ribs on Friday and Saturday evening and pancake breakfasts.

Things to do & see

Carnival rides, business trade exhibits, crafters, firemen’s muster, fireworks, novelty & souvenir vendors, self & guided tours of local landmarks, climbing wall, bungee jump, kids’ area, games, activities and demonstrations.

Breakfast

Watch the launches while you enjoy a pancake or continental breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Restaurants & lodging

For our out-of-town guests, a Restaurant & Lodging Guide is available which provides listings of all the restaurants and lodging establishments in the greater Lewiston/Auburn area as well as information on area attractions. To receive a directory, call the Androscoggin County Chamber office at (800) 639-6331 or (207) 783-2249, visit our web site at www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org, or email [email protected]. NOTE: If you are in need of lodging during the Festival, please book your reservations early, as rooms fill up quickly!

Landowner relations

We ask that everyone involved in the festival, including spectators, volunteers and balloonists, be respectful of landowners’ rights and responsibilities.

Smoking

Due to the fire hazard created by the use of propane gas and the risk of damage to the balloon envelopes, no smoking is allowed in Balloon Festival launch areas.

Getting there

From Points North

Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 80 (fomerly Exit 13) – Lewiston. At the end, turn left and follow signs for Lewiston on to Lisbon Street. Continue on Lisbon Street through the downtown. At the intersection of Main and Lisbon Street turn left. At next light, turn left onto Lincoln Street. Veteran’s Memorial Park will be on your right. Parking will be along the left on Lincoln Street and railroad Park is one block to your right.

From Points South

Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 75 (fomerly Exit12) – Auburn. At the exit turn left and follow Washington Street / Minot Avenue to the intersection with Court Street. Turn right onto Court Street. Cross the bridge into Lewiston. Take first right onto Lincoln Street. Parking will be along the left on Lincoln Street and Railroad Park is one block to your right.