The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival grounded the balloons because of heavy fog.
Carl Natale
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Watch: Winds force another balloon launch to be scrubbed
So far, four launches have been grounded due to weather conditions.
Watch: Balloon launch canceled Sunday morning
So far, four launches have been grounded due to weather conditions.
Sunday night’s launch has been canceled
This will be the final attempt at a launch for the 2024 Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
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Check out the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival coverage
The hot air balloon festival runs Friday through Sunday with launches at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day.
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Spyderpig is one of the hot air balloons to lift off at this weekend’s festival
The balloons and pilots you can see Aug. 16-18 at the 2024 Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
Tips for watching the hot air balloon launches
What you need to know for the 2024 Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival on Aug. 16-18.
Complete schedule: Launches, live music and activities at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
In addition to the balloons and many musical acts, American Idol star Julie Gagnon will perform Sunday afternoon.