Each year, The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest offers a weekend of events for the whole family featuring hot air balloons, kids events, music, other family friendly fun!

Schedule of Events:

August 22, 2025:

6:00 AM: AM Mass Ascension - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

4:00PM - 8:00PM: Merchandise and info stations Open

4:00PM - 8:00PM: Craft Fair and Vendor Fair Open - The Forum
Register for Craft and Vendor Fair Here https://www.combf.org/vendorapp

4:00PM - 8:00PM: Food vendors - Northern Maine Fairgrounds

4:30PM - 5:00PM: Opening ceremony - Event Stage

5:00PM - 8:15PM: Live Music: Skinny Elvis - Event Stage

6:00PM: Mass Ascension - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

6:30PM: Tethered Balloon Rides - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

Dusk: Moon Glow

August 23, 2025:

6:00AM: AM Mass Ascension - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

8:30AM - 12:30PM: Farmer’s Market - Riverside Pavilion

10:00AM - 2:00PM: Human Foosball Tournament
Located near Launch Field, Hosted by Central Aroostook Association

11:00AM - 8:00PM: Merchandise and info stations Open

11:00AM - 8:00PM: Craft Fair and Vendors Open - The Forum 
Register for Craft and Vendor Fair Here

11:00AM - 8:00PM: Food vendors - Northern Maine Fairgrounds

11:00AM - 4:00PM: Family Fun on the Field - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

1:00PM - 4:00PM: Live Music: The County Folk - Event Stage

2:30PM - 4:00PM: Pilot Meet and Greet - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

4:30PM - 8:30PM: ”street fair” Hosted By DJ Frank Manzo - Event Stage

6:00PM: Mass Ascension - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

6:30PM: Tethered Balloon Rides - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

Dusk: Moon Glow - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

August 24, 2025:

6:00AM: AM Mass Ascension - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

6:15AM: The Great TFG Balloon Chase
Registration located at Northern Maine Fairgrounds

7:30AM - 10:00AM: Community pancake breakfast
Hosted on site by the Mapleton Fire Department

9:00PM - 1:00PM: Cribbage tournament
Blind Draw, $15 per person, hosted by Aroostook County Cornhole

11:00AM - 4:00PM: Family Fun on the Field - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

11:00AM - 4:00PM: Battle of the Bands

11:00AM - 5:00PM: Craft Fair and Vendors Open - The Forum 
Register for Craft and Vendor Fair H

11:00AM - 8:00PM: Food vendors - Northern Maine Fairgrounds

2:00PM - 6:00PM: Cornhole tournament
$40 per team, hosted by Aroostook County Cornhole

1:00PM - 4:00PM: Magic the Gathering tournament - Northern Maine Fairgrounds
Hosted by: Eagle Hill Stamp and Coin

2:30PM - 4:00PM: Pilot Meet and Greet - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

5:00PM - 8:15PM: Live Music: The Marionette - Event Stage

6:00PM: PM Balloon Launch - Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds

Dates: August 22 - 24, 2025

Location:

Northern Maine Fairgrounds,
84 Mechanic Street,
Presque Isle, ME 04769.

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