Arrrr ya ready for some fun?! We certainly hope so, because we have a fun-filled weekend planned. On behalf of myself, and the entire board of directors, we want to welcome you to the 22nd annual Great Falls Balloon Festival. This year’s Swashbucklin’ in the Sky theme will feature two special shapes—Pegleg Pete and Sunny […]

When the balloons aren’t overhead, there are still lots of things to do at the Festival. Here is just sampling of what’s going on throughout the weekend. Moonglow Friday night Following the return of the pilots to the field after the evening flight, pilots will inflate their balloons and light their burners for a ground […]

The Festival board of directors is once again asking to see the festival from your perspective: from the ground, from the air or down on the water. Enter your photo(s) in this year’s photo contest! Official Rules: • Only non-professional photographers may enter • Two categories will be judged: Adult (18 and up) and Youth […]

Adaptive Designs – power banks/tablet covers Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club – Duck Race duckies Bath Fitter of Maine – design your own bathroom Creative Puzzle Lamps – puzzle lamps, infinity lights and pre-packaged food Dannon Oikos Yogurt – free samples Full of Hot Air – inflatable hot air balloons, spinning balloons and more Fun and […]

Lewiston High School Class of 2015 Kettle Popcorn Lewiston High School Music Association Pepsi products and water St. Martin de Porres Residence Inc. Sausage Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Foot-Long Hotdogs w/sauerkraut Lewiston/Auburn Rotary Club Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Onion Rings, Fish & Chips Liberty Festival Taco Salad, Nachos, Burritos, Lemonade, Iced Tea Lewiston High School Cheerleaders […]

In a recent phone conversation, Reineke shared some interesting information about Pegleg Pete. The balloon is more than 85 feet in height. The envelope alone weighs 500 pounds; add on the basket and the total weight comes to 1,100 pounds. The balloon’s basket, which hangs between Pegleg Pete’s “real” leg and “wooden” leg, is equipped […]

2014 Festival Volunteers and Liaisons Our all-volunteer board of directors works from October through August to plan the festival and countless volunteers offer their time and skills to make festival weekend a success each year. We would like to thank everyone involved in bringing the festival to life each year. Board of Directors Officers Kelly […]

BALLOON LAUNCHES Launches are scheduled for 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., though actual launch times may vary depending on weather conditions. This is the time of day when the winds are calmest and the air the most stable. While the balloons are an integral part of the Festival, organizers will always err on the side […]

Up, up and away: How to arrange a balloon ride The best way to experience the Festival is from the basket of a hot air balloon. Advanced reservations are recommended and tickets are available for $200 per person. Rides are available for the Friday evening launch, and both morning and evening on Saturday and Sunday. […]