Great Falls Balloon Festival

The Balloons Return August 16-18, 2013!

gness — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:42 +0000

See you next year!

gness — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:00:36 +0000

Get the Festival App for iPhone

gness — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:35:32 +0000

The Great Falls Balloon Festival has a new way for visitors to stay on top of festival details. Available as a free download from the Apple app store, fans can get up-to-date schedule information as well as a list of food vendors and their offerings, photos and details about visiting hot air balloons, a map of the festival grounds and a list of festival supporters.

The app was developed by Appy, Inc. of South Paris, Maine.

When you sponsor the festival, you’re investing in our community.

gness — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:30:43 +0000

In 2011, 34 local non-profits raised over $160,000 to continue their endeavors.

Whether you’ve sponsored before, or you’re new to the festival, its the perfect time to show your support for this great community event.

Sponsorships are available at seven levels and start at just $350.

Learn more.

Show your support. Become a Fan of the Festival!

gness — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:29:37 +0000

For the first time ever, the Great Falls Balloon Festival is offering individual sponsorships. And to say thanks, we’ll send you some exclusive Fan of the Festival gear! This exclusive merchandise is only available to Fan of the Festival sponsors and will not be sold at the festival.

$20 – Fan of the Festival T-Shirt – Featuring the Fan of the Festival logo on the front and the logos from all 20 festivals on the back.

$50 – Fan of the Festival T-Shirt & Pin

$100 – Fan of the Festival T-Shirt, Pin & Hat – Plus, you’ll be entered to win a hot air balloon ride ticket!

All Fans of the Festival will be included in a listing on our website and various advertising materials. You’ll also be invited to be a part of a Fans-Only photo during festival weekend! Plus, if you wear your Fan gear to the festival, you’ll receive a 10% discount at our souvenir booth.

Become a Fan of the Festival today!

A Skydiver’s View

gness — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:45:18 +0000

American Flag Balloon

gness — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:43:29 +0000

2011 Photo Contest Winners

gness — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:28:07 +0000

The winners for the 2011 GFBF Photo Contest have been announced!

Adult (Over 18) Category
1st Place: Robert Morlock
2nd Place: Crystal Lachapelle
3rd Place: Arlene McConnell
Honorable Mentions: Angela Lebel, Judy Cusson, Kathy Lacasse, Sandy Turcotte, Sharon Albiston

Youth (Under 18) Category
1st Place: Chad Martineau
2nd Place: Nicole Footer
3rd Place: Devyn Hatch
Honorable Mentions: Austin Dumont, Chad Martineau, Kate Mawhinney, Melina Masselli, Nicole Footer

Best in Show: Kate Mawhinney
Board of Directors’ Pick: Angela Lebel

A big congratulations to all of the winners! Thank you for your participation in the contest – we had a lot of excellent entries!

There will be a Winner’s Reception held on Sunday, October 23rd at 3:00 pm at the Women’s Pavilion at St. Mary’s Hospital. This reception is open to all participants in the contest, their family & friends. All entries will be displayed at the reception.

Here’s looking at you ladybug!

gness — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:11:15 +0000

Looking On

gness — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:25:55 +0000