The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled the morning’s launch but inflated several balloons at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
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‘A lot of good things happening’: Balloon festival gets soggy start
In spite of steady rain and swampy conditions under foot, well over a hundred people had gathered in the park, taking in the entertainment and waiting for the arrival of the balloons.
Great Falls Balloon Festival launch canceled Friday evening
The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival has canceled both planned launches Friday.
Video: Actually one balloon did lift off the ground
Cuddles the Teddy Bear goes for a ride during 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival.
Photo Album: The balloons put on a show despite being grounded
The Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled Friday morning’s launch due to weather but some crews inflated their hot air balloons for the crowd that came to Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
Check out the photos of the Great Falls Balloon Festival taken by our readers!
Our readers got some great images during the festival this year.
Video: Friday morning’s Great Falls Balloon Festival launch canceled
Some balloons inflated but did not launch Friday from Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
Photos: Preparing for liftoff
Pilots come together as staff and volunteers prepare for Friday’s first launch of the annual balloon festival in Lewiston-Auburn.
Going to the balloon festival this year? Play our bingo card!
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Great Falls Balloon Festival Schedule for 2023
Entertainment will feature new nonprofit food booths, a diverse group of craft and trade vendors and many new live performers on stage at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.