Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 22 : Fall 2014 | Page 66

Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
Brings Color and People to
Central Aroostook
The skies around Presque Isle are
filled with color each morning and
evening during the Crown of Maine
Balloon Fest.
For the past 11 years, the Crown of Maine
Balloon Fest has been an event unlike all others in
Central Aroostook. The festival attracts hot air
balloon pilots from across North America to fly over
the beautiful Central Aroostook region.
The highlight of every balloon festival is the
beautiful hot air balloons that launch morning and
evening to be carried by the gentle winds to an unknown destination chosen by the capable pilots flying
these magnificent vehicles and the wind currents that
they so aptly locate.

“Whether you are adventurous
enough to go for a balloon ride,
want to sample the feeling with
a tethered ride or are just happy
watching the activity, there are
opportunities for everyone.”
-Theresa Fowler, Executive Director
Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce

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