Flight reservations open August 1st - no wait list or pre sales available

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Flight reservations open August 1st - no wait list or pre sales available -

“The moon glow was visually exciting like fireworks. Our balloon ride was slow and smooth. Our pilot was skilled and funny. And watching other balloons in the air, on the ground, and landing from our balloon was a visual feast! Thank you!”
— Carol, 2019 festival participant

Hot Air Balloons

The joy of untethered or free flight in a hot air balloon is hard to describe. There’s a reason it tops bucket lists, and changes lives. Each year, the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest hosts 6 official festival flights and schedules passengers with our eligible pilots. If you would like to experience the oldest form of human flight, the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest is an excellent opportunity. Flights are $250 per person, with a $125 non-refundable deposit due at time of reservation.

Flight reservations open August 1, 2024. We do not offer pre-sales or a wait list. Flight reservations are made exclusively on our website here

 
 


WANT TO BOOK YOUR BALLOON FLIGHT BUT WANT MORE INFORMATION?

There is no question that an untethered hot air balloon ride is on the top of most bucket lists and we are thrilled to bring this unique experience to our neck of the woods! We hope you’ll sail away with us at this year’s festival and hope you find the information below helpful in your planning.

PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS:

All passengers:

  • Must be able to climb over a three-foot side to get into and out of the basket and be at least 4 feet tall.

  • Must be able to stand unattended for 1.5 hours. Assistive devices are not permitted inside a basket.

  • Must not be pregnant (confirmed or suspected)

  • Have long hair secured before getting in the basket

  • Hanging jewelry or loose clothing is not permitted. Passengers must wear closed toed, flat footwear to access the launch field and enter the basket. Passengers should not wear clothing that contains nylon or other heat sensitive materials

  • Must not be on oxygen or flammable materials

  • Must be able to independently navigate uneven and/or rough terrain including fields, hills, and other embankments

Please note:

  • Flight times vary and are based on weather and wind patterns. Typically flights last between 40 and 60 minutes.

  • Passengers do not need to coordinate transportation from landing site and will be brought back to the Northern Maine Fairgrounds at the conclusion of the flight.

  • Small cameras are allowed in flight, but it is recommended they be secured with a strap. COMBF and pilots are not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen items.

  • Passengers should be prepared for sudden stops and potential hard landings.