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Fickle Winds but High Spirits as Annual Balloon Festival Lifts Off in Lewiston

Organizers said more than 100,000 visitors are expected as balloons stay grounded for a ground display and other festival events continue.

Summary by Lewiston Sun Journal
Friday morning's cancellations was followed by blue skies, balloon launches and big crowds in the evening as the annual 3-day festival took to the skies.

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Wind grounds balloons, but spirits stay high as balloon festival kicks off in Lewiston

Friday morning's cancellations disappointed some festivalgoers and pilots, but the forecast looks promising for Saturday.

·Maine, United States
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Balloons stay grounded for the first launch window of the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival

Conditions are looking more favorable for launches at the beginning of the three-day Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.

·Portland, United States
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WMTW broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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