2025 Event Schedule
We are continuing to develop plans for our upcoming Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, so continue checking back for latest event updates!
Please note, all hot air balloon activities are weather dependent and locations are subject to change without prior warning or announcements.
AUGUST 22
6:00 AM
Am Mass Ascension
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
4:00PM-8:00PM
Merchandise and info stations Open
4:00PM-8:00PM
Craft Fair and Vendor FAIR Open
4:00pm-8:00pM
Food vendors
Northern Maine Fairgrounds
4:30PM-5:00pm
Opening ceremony
Event Stage
5:00PM-8:15PM
Live Music: sKINNY elVIS
Event Stage
6:00Pm
Mass Ascension
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
6:30PM
Tethered Balloon Rides
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
DUSK
Moon Glow
August 23
6:00AM
am Mass Ascension
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
8:30AM-12:30PM
Farmer’s Market
Riverside Pavilion
10:00aM - 2:00PM
hUMAN fOOSBALL tOURNAMENT
Located near Launch Field, Hosted by Central Aroostook Association
11:00aM-8:00PM
Merchandise and info stations Open
11:00aM - 8:00PM
Craft Fair and Vendors Open
The Forum
Register for Craft and Vendor Fair Here
11:00am-8:00pM
Food vendors
Northern Maine Fairgrounds
11:00aM - 4:00PM
family fun on the field
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
1:00PM-4:00PM
live music: tHE COUNTY FOLK
Event Stage
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Pilot Meet and Greet
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
4:30PM - 8:30PM
”street fair” hOSTED BY dj frank manzo
Event Stage
6:00PM
Mass Ascension
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
6:30PM
Tethered Balloon Rides
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
DUSK
Moon Glow
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
AUGUST 24
6:00AM
am Mass Ascension
Launch Field, Northern Maine Fairgrounds
6:15AM
Registration located at Northern Maine Fairgrounds
7:30am-10:00am
Community pancake breakfast
Hosted on site by the Mapleton Fire Department
9:00am-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
More info coming soon
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