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:

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