Full of Hot Air — Inflatable hot air balloons and balloon items Gourmet Fudge Plus — Homemade fudge Auburn Lewiston Breakfast Rotary Club — Duck Race Duckies Bath Fitter — Acrylic tub-liners and shower wall surrounds NJAY Jewelry — Jewelry Jeremy Mayfield — YOGA and healthy living demos Fun ‘n Shine Creations — Handmade Jewelry […]

Since its founding 21 years ago, the Great Falls Balloon Festival has grown into one of the premier events of central Maine. The generosity of these local businesses enables us to continue our mission of providing a venue for local groups to raise much-needed funds. Golden Eagle Sun Journal United Ambulance City of Lewiston City […]

Greetings to all, On behalf of myself and the board of directors, welcome to the 21st annual Great Falls Balloon Festival. We look forward each year to this great community event and can ensure that a fun time will be had by all. Our theme this year is a Beach Party and you can expect […]

In addition to being a destination event for tourists from all parts of the country, the Great Falls Balloon Festival provides a unique opportunity for community nonprofits to raise funds for their individual causes. It is in the selling of food items during the festival that nonprofits can turn a profit. The food court area […]

Please join us at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 , for the festival beach party parade! The parade will start on Spring Street at the Auburn Public Library and proceed down Court Street across the Longley Bridge. It will then turn right onto Lincoln Street and disperse at the intersection of Lincoln and Cedar Streets. […]

SAFETY Smoking: Due to the fire hazard created by the use of propane gas and the risk of damage to the balloon envelopes, smoking is prohibited on festival grounds. Pets: Pets are not allowed on festival grounds. (With the exception of service animals.) Bikes, skates and boards: Because of the high level of foot-traffic throughout […]

BALLOON LAUNCHES The best times for balloon launches are just after sunrise and one or two hours before sunset. This is the time of day when the winds are calmest and the air the most stable. Actual launch times may vary depending on weather conditions. Moon glows (hot air balloons tethered and lit up with […]

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 for a chance to win a cash prize! Official Rules: • Only non-professional photographers may enter • Two categories will […]

The best way to experience the festival is from the basket of a hot air balloon. Advanced reservations are recommended and are available for $200 per person until 5 p.m. Monday, August 12. Rides are available for the Friday evening launch, and both morning and evening on Saturday and Sunday. Passenger application To reserve your […]

A huge thank you to our volunteers and liaisons. Board of Directors Officers Kelly MacKinnon, President Mickey Reeder, Vice President & Balloonmeister Mell Hamlyn, Treasurer Morgan Hamlyn, Secretary Board Members At-Large Harold Brooks, Logistics Kelly MacKinnon, Food Geoff Ness, Website & Volunteer Coordinator Nick Knowlton, Entertainment Christina Noonan, Marketing and Media Sponsorship Mell Hamlyn, Chair […]