The One Of A Kind Festival You Won’t Find Anywhere But Maine

Folks, I think we just might finally be out of the woods! Many places in Maine experienced some of the best weather we’ve seen since last summer. All this lovely weather has us thinking about the warmer days to come. One of our favorite summer activities is going to the hot air balloon festivals taking place across the state. One of the best? The Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston/Auburn!

The most wonderful balloon festival in the country takes place on the banks of the Androscoggin River in August!

The Great Falls Balloon Festival attracts more than 100,000 people each year.

The event was created in 1992 and is considered one of the best in the ballooning world.

Beyond balloons, the event features dozens of food vendors, both local and global.

There are also plenty of other fun activities throughout the weekend - including shows...

and a wonderful parade linked to the year's theme...

and some...unique celebrations for the ENTIRE family!

The river is the perfect place to see that beauty of these balloons, along with a view of the Great Falls.

Then, enjoy the intensity of these giant, larger than life balloons as they take flight!

This year's event takes place from August 18 to 20th, 2017.

For more information on this year's theme and how to attend, click here!

We recently wrote all about some other great Maine festivals that take place in small towns around the state, click here to check them out!

Michelle

Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: [email protected]

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