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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Hot air balloons are considered aircraft and are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration just as fixed-wing aircraft. Hot air balloon pilots must pass a yearly in-flight certification to maintain a commercial pilot license. The Great Falls Balloon only invites pilots who have met these qualifications. The balloons themselves must pass a yearly safety inspection […]

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. […]

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 […]