Despite the morning launch being grounded by winds Friday, crowds filled Simard-Payne Memorial Park to take in the evening launch amid food, music and festival activities.
Balloon Festival 2025
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Photos: Friday night at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
Balloons began filling the air above hordes of festivalgoers around 6 p.m. Friday at at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
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14 historical photos from Lewiston-Auburn’s Balloon Festival
The Great Falls Balloon Festival became the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival in 2024.
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‘Star Wars’ theme returns for this weekend’s balloon festival
Darth Vader and Yoda highlight the 18 balloons expected to rise over the Twin Cities beginning Friday morning at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
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Watch: Maine Voices Live with balloon pilot Derald Young
Take flight with Derald Young, pilot of the Damn Yankee hot air balloon, who has a lifetime of wild stories and record-setting adventures. This event took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.