Video: Saturday morning’s Great Falls Balloon Festival launch canceled

The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled the morning's launch but inflated several balloons at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.

‘A lot of good things happening’: Balloon festival gets soggy start

In spite of steady rain and swampy conditions under foot, well over a hundred people had gathered in the park, taking in the entertainment and waiting for the arrival of the balloons. 

Great Falls Balloon Festival launch canceled Friday evening

The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival has canceled both planned launches Friday.

Video: Actually one balloon did lift off the ground

Cuddles the Teddy Bear goes for a ride during 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Photo Album: The balloons put on a show despite being grounded

The Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled Friday morning's launch due to weather but some crews inflated their hot air balloons for the crowd that came to Simard-Payne Memorial Park.

Check out the photos of the Great Falls Balloon Festival taken by our readers!

Our readers got some great images during the festival this year.

Video: Friday morning’s Great Falls Balloon Festival launch canceled

Some balloons inflated but did not launch Friday from Simard-Payne Memorial Park.

Photos: Preparing for liftoff

Pilots come together as staff and volunteers prepare for Friday's first launch of the annual balloon festival in Lewiston-Auburn.

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How to best enjoy the Great Falls Balloon Festival on the ground

The festival this weekend allows visitors to share the field with the balloon crews getting ready for launch. Keep these tips and safety measures in mind.