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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, August 10, 2014
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rrrr ya ready for some fun?! We certainly hope so, because we have a fun-filled weekend planned. On behalf of myself, and the entire board of directors, we want to welcome you to the 22nd annual Great Falls Balloon Festival. This year’s Swashbucklin' in the Sky theme will feature two special shapes—Pegleg Pete and Sunny Boy. In addition to these very special balloons, we will have close to 20 other hot air balloons to make this a spectacular weekend. All of these balloons are the awesome focal point for this annual festival. W hether you look for ward to standing beside balloons inf lating on the field, watching them launch into the twin cities’ skyline, touching down onto the water in front of the falls or glowing in the night sky—they are truly amazing. In addition to the balloons, we have a fun-filled weekend with free activities for all ages to enjoy—we’ll even have real live pirates with us for the weekend! The Pirates of the Dark Rose will be in the festival parade and on the field both Saturday and Sunday. We will continue to have entertainment on stages in Lewiston at Simard Payne Memorial Park and in Auburn at Festival Plaza. Our entertainment includes live bands, local dancers, cheerleaders and, of course, Family Fun Day on Sunday. On Saturday morning, the festival parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before! All weekend we will have carnival rides, craft and trade booths and even some free giveaways. Finally, let’s not forget the many, many food offerings provided by our local non-profit organizations. The mission of the Festival, for 22 years, has been to provide a major fundraising opportunity for various local non-profit groups.
L a s t y e a r, 3 5 d i f f e r e n t organizations raised funds to benefit groups right here in our community. You will f i nd a d i ver s e s ele c t ion of f o o d a nd b e v e r a g e s , w it h somet hing to please ever yone’s taste buds. The board w ill be hosting t he Pa nca ke Brea k fa st t h is year on Saturday and Sunday mornings under the tent. Come and watch the morning launch and then sit down and enjoy breakfast.
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Our all-volunteer board of directors works from October through August to plan the festival and countless volunteers offer their time and skills to make festival weekend a success each year. We would like to thank everyone involved in bringing the festival to life each year.
Board of Directors/Officers The festival is made possible by the efforts of many. Our • K elly MacKinnon, President volunteer board, committee members, festival volunteers, ickey Reeder, non-profit groups and the cities of Lewiston and Auburn all • M contribute endless hours and in-kind services that make this Balloonmeister • Mell Hamlyn, Treasurer festival weekend possible. • Morgan Hamlyn, Secretary I encourage everyone to remember the mission of the festival Board Members At-Large and support our local non-profit organizations participating • Geoff Ness, Website in the festival this year in exchange for a unique and exciting • Nick Knowlton, Entertainment event. If you have the opportunity, say thank you to the • C hristina Noonan, many, many volunteers, sponsors, city councilors and local Marketing & Media businesses that support this festival. In addition, a special • Jenn Reeder, Ballooning thank you to the landowners in L/A and the surrounding • Troy Mills, Craft & Trade communities who provide a safe place for our balloons to land. Activities Come out and join us for our 22nd annual celebration! Support • Mell Hamlyn your community, catch up with friends and neighbors, • Tracy Doyle Ballooning enjoy a wide variety of mouth-watering foods, watch the entertainment and maybe even enjoy a glorious balloon ride! •M ickey Reeder, Committee Chair Sincerely, • John Reeder Kelly MacKinnon, President • Jenn Reeder Great Falls Balloon Festival 2014
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Special shape: Pegleg Pete By Denise Scammon Special Sections Editor
Mr. Potato Head was featured in an earlier Great Falls Balloon Festival.
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The Reinekes bought Pegleg Pete last year. “The balloon is well designed – from the belt buckle on the front to the dagger on the back and the colorful feathers. The balloon is easier to handle and the lightest balloon I've owned,” said Reineke. “It's also the easiest to put into flight.”
he special-shaped hot air balloon Pegleg Pete is a fun piece of art, according to co-owner Dave Reineke of Sunsational Skysports in Mahomet, Illinois. Reineke and his wife Kathy will travel to Maine in August with the colorful part-parrot, part-pirate balloon which is one of the featured specialty balloons in this year's Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston-Auburn. In a recent phone conversation, Reineke shared some interesting information about Pegleg Pete. The balloon is more than 85 feet in height. The envelope alone weighs 500 pounds; add on the basket and the total weight comes to 1,100 pounds. The balloon's basket, which hangs between Pegleg Pete's “real” leg and “wooden” leg, is equipped with three gas tanks and is large enough to accommodate the pilot and two passengers. The husband-and-wife team have been involved in ballooning since 1978. That is when Reineke took his first hot air balloon ride and became hooked on the sport of ballooning. He received his pilot's license in 1981; they bought their first hot air balloon in 1982. Kathy got her license in 1983. The first special-shape balloon the Reinekes bought was Mr. Potato Head, which “delighted young and old from Maine Submitted Photo to Nevada, Canada and even New Zealand during his three Pegleg Pete's motto is "Arrrrr you ready for a good time?" seasons. Bud E. Beaver took to the skies in July 2004,” according to the Reineke's website at www.pirateparrotballoon.com.
Each time the Reinekes participate in the Great Falls Balloon Festival, they are provided with a local crew. Reineke looks forward to working with the local crew and enjoys having some of the same dedicated crew members return each year. When asked what it is like to f ly a special-shaped balloon compared to a plain-shaped one, Reineke compared it to driving a bus. “Flying a shaped balloon is like driving a bus as opposed to driving a car. It takes a little getting used to, but is a lot of fun.” This year's Great Falls Balloon Festival will make the third or fourth time that the Reinekes visit the Lewiston-Auburn area. “We've always enjoyed finding things to do in the area,” said Reineke. “This year we are going to try to come up a day early so we can visit Maine's coast, maybe Acadia or Bar Harbor.” He also said that eating Maine lobster is high on their list of things to do while in our great state.
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Special shape: Sunny Boy, bright orb in the sky By Denise Scammon Special Sections Editor
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hose on the ground m ig ht t h i n k t hey are seeing t wo g lo w i n g or b s i n t he heaven s du r i ng t he Great Falls Balloon Festival this year when Sunny Boy brightens the sky much like its namesake. This 120-foot tall hot air balloon is one of two featured special-shape ba l loon s com i ng to t he festival in Lewiston-Auburn. Sunny Boy, owned by Carol Weiner, was created in 1996, making it 18 years old this yea r. Pi lot Ben Dren na n said the balloon looks as
good as it did the day it was built because it is handled w it h ca re. Dren na n w i l l be bringing the balloon to Maine from Navarre, Florida with a crew of three or four members.
the first time Drennan has visited Maine. His wife is doing research on what they should see and do while they are here. “We definitely want to eat some lobster and visit the coast,” he said.
“It takes between 10 to 20 crew members to handle the balloon so we use additional crew wherever we go. The local crews know the area we'll be f lying over and it's a great way to meet new people and learn about the d i f ferent places t hat we visit,” he said.
Sunny Boy's envelope weighs about 950 pounds; with the basket it's about 1,300 to 1,400 pounds. The basket can carry up to four people plus the pilot, but two to three passengers is ideal, according to Drennan.
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Drenna n k nows t hat t he Great Falls Balloon Festival is held on both sides of the Androscoggin River and he is looking forward to flying over the river, perhaps doing a “splash and dash” which is when a hot air balloon descends so that it's basket skims water before resuming flight. I n de s c r i bi ng f l ig ht b y ba l loon, Drenna n ta l ked about how peaceful a hot a ir ba lloon f light ca n be once the ba lloon reaches high altitude. “There is no sensation of lifting off the ground. Lift off is so gentle t hat rat her t ha n feel i ng up w a r d mov ement , t he earth looks like it is moving away.” Drennan said, “The on ly noise is t he bur ner every now and then. Balloon flights are the best for seeing things from above – the view puts t he big picture into perspective.”
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Pirates of the Dark Rose to appear at balloon festival By Dan Marois Feature Writer While this year’s Great Falls Ba lloon Festiva l t heme is “Swashbuckling in the Sky,” there will be pirate antics on the ground as well. One of the festival’s featured special-shape balloons will be Pegleg Pete, a colorful parrot-pirate combination whose motto is “Arrrr you ready for a good time?” On the ground, the festival orga ni zers prom ise a swashbuck ling experience with Pirates of the Dark Rose, a professional entertainment company based in Rockland. T he compa ny prov ides a group of “pirates” for hire complete w it h aut hent ic c o s t u m i n g a n d p e r i o da c c u r at e s w a s h buc k l i n g props. In add it ion to play i ng t he pirate characters, t he enter ta i n ment of fers t he complete pirate experience with cannons, blades, sword f ig ht i ng a nd tom fooler y. The troupe is expected to ci rcu late t h roug hout t he ba l loon fest iva l g rou nds spreading good cheer and pirate fun. According to "Miss Felicity" Adams, crew quartermaster for the Pirates of the Dark Rose (aka Sandi Bilbo), “This is our 10th year. We pillage and plunder the entire east coast from Eastport, Maine to Key West, Florida. We do things from large festivals to bi r t hd ay pa r t ie s a nd f u nd ra isers.” T he t roupe is under t he direct ion of Capt a i n Tom C r udbea rd (aka Tomm Tomlinson) of Rockland. At t he Ba l loon Fe st iv a l, Miss Felicity said to expect C r udbe a rd's C a n non Lessons, the Treasure Island Puppet Show, Pirate Small Arms, The Pirate Oracle and other “piratical” adventures. “Our interactive Pirate Small A r ms consist of weapons
dating from 1515 to early 1800s. This has been a great crowd pleaser,” said Miss Fel ic it y, a nd i nc lude s a demonstration of cleaning the arms and discussion time after the presentation. Other adventures might well include spontaneous sword play similar to the old Errol Flynn movies. According to the troupe’s website, “the fights will make ya gasp, with t he f lash of t he sw inging blades a nd r i ng of steel. E x per ienced w it h cut lass and rapier, we can fight in parades and on docks, as well as pirate duels and swordplay demonstrations.” W h i le t he t roupe creates rea listic batt les, t he demonst rat ions a re w it h non-sharp blades, especially designed for the purpose.
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Activities during this year's Festival have something for everyone
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hen the balloons aren’t overhead, there are still lots of things to do at the Festival. Here is just sampling of what’s going on throughout the weekend.
Basilica Tours Saturday & Sunday, 1–3 p.m. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, located at 122 Ash Street in Lewiston, will be offering tours on Saturday and Sunday from 1–3 p.m. Transportation is provided from the Main Gate at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
Pancake Breakfasts Saturday & Sunday, 6–10 a.m.
Moonglow Friday night Following the return of the pilots to the field after the evening flight, pilots will inflate their balloons and light their burners for a ground level light show. (Rain date Saturday).
Come for the launches and stay for breakfast! $ 6/person gets you panca kes, blueberr y pancakes, Mailhot’s sausage, coffee, tea and milk. Proceeds benefit the Great Falls Balloon Festival.
intersection of Lincoln and Chestnut Streets in Lewiston. After the parade, come back to the field for cannon lessons with Captain Crudbeard of the Dark Rose Pirates!
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Captain Crudbeard n’ his crew are chartin’ a course to this year’s Festival! Join the crew of the Dark Rose on Saturday and Sunday for pirate fights, artillery and weapons demos, cannon and cutlass lessons and buccaneer bootcamp for kids! Visit the Festival website at w w w.greatfa llsba lloonfestiva l.org for complete details on Pirates of the Dark Rose activities.
T he Fest iva l pa rade w i l l rol l t h roug h dow nt ow n A u bu r n a nd L e w i s t on on Saturday morning. Visitors will get to see Kora performance groups, monster trucks, hot cars, dancers and more. Beginning at the intersection of Academy and High Streets in Auburn, the parade will proceed down Academy, left onto Main Street, right onto Court Street, over the bridge, then right onto Lincoln Street and will disperse at the
Family Fun Day Sunday 9 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Children’s Area All Weekend Bring the kiddos down to the festival and check out the Children’s Area, run by the Lewiston High School Swim Team Boosters! All proceeds go entirely to support the team. Activities range in price from 10 cents for a try at the dime toss game to a $5 donation for a pony ride. Other activities include: a bounce house, face painting, games and prizes.
We’ll kick off Family Fun Day with a Fun Run for the kids. Then meet Oreo, Captain Crudbeard’s pet A frican Raven, watch a Pirate Puppet Show and get a lesson in pirate dentistry when the Dark Rose Pirates present “Tooth Worms.” Kids will also enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, t-shirt decorating and Mad Science of Maine demos. Be one of the first in line to register for Family Fun Day and you’ll receive a goodie bag full o’ pirate loot! The best part? All activities at Family Fun Day are FREE!
Balloon Festival Criterium (hosted by Rainbow Bicycle) Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bicycle races on a 1 mile loop of Lisbon and Canal Streets. Pro, amateur, women's, junior and kid's races. Racing starts at 9:30am. Call Rainbow Bicycle at 207-784-7576 or Busytown Bikes at 207-241-3233. Spectators are free.
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Spectator Tips BALLOON LAUNCHES
Ballooning 101: Learn the basics of this sport By John and Mickey Reeder T he f i rst i mpression t hat comes to mind upon seeing hot air balloons is the free spirit and grace of f loating wherever the wind decides to take you. But there is much more to a hot a ir ba lloon launch and f light than just riding the wind. Hot a i r ba l loons a re considered aircraft and are reg u lated by t he Federa l Aviation Administration just as fixed-wing aircraft. Hot air balloon pilots must pass a yearly in-f light certification to maintain a commercial pi lot l ic en s e. T he Gre at Fa lls Ba lloon only inv ites pilots who have met these qualifications. T he ba l loons t hem selves must pass a yea rly sa fet y inspection which includes test i ng t he fabr ic of t he balloon, fuel system, integrity of the basket, burners and all other related equipment before the balloon receives its a n nua l a ir-wor t h iness certificate to fly. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, a hot air balloon is dependent upon fa i r weat her. Idea l conditions are calm winds below 8 mph a nd cool temperatures. Since wind and heat come with the sun, the ideal time for a balloon to fly is early in the morning before the sun gets too high in the sky and in the early evening as the sun begins to descend. The exception to this rule would be wintertime f lying when the sun is less intense.
To inflate the balloon, pilots use inf lation fans to fill the balloon with outside air. This process is called cold packing. When the balloon is inflated enough t he pilot uses his burner to heat the inside air to approximately one hundred deg rees wa r mer t ha n t he outside temperature. This is when the balloon takes shape and is ready to f ly on a new adventure.
Launches are scheduled for 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., though act ua l lau nch t i mes may vary depending on weather conditions. This is the time of day when the winds are calmest and the air the most stable. W hile the balloons are an integral part of the Fest iv a l, or ga n i z er s w i l l a lways err on t he side of safety. Even though weather at t he f ield may appea r desirable, a launch may be ca nceled if w ind, ra in or lightning are in the area. D u r i n g a l au nc h /f l i g ht , please give the chase vehicles the right of way when they are entering and exiting a launch site or landing site. Spectators may be asked to relocate so that ba lloon vehicles may enter and exit the field safely. Be careful not to step on the fabric of the balloon envelope when the balloons are on the ground.
It i s t he heat i n side t he b a l lo on t h at m a k e s t he balloon rise. If the outside air temperature is too high, the pilot would need to add more heat to the balloon to compensate. High heat can cause damage to the fabric of the balloon. This is why PARKING balloons rarely fly in the heat Park ing for t he festiva l is available in the downtown of the day. a rea a nd i n sever a l lot s Hot air ba lloon pilots are a dja c ent to t he fe s t i v a l always aware of the weather grounds (around the Bates a nd t he f unct ion of t heir M i l l a nd a lon g L i nc ol n equipment. The safety of the Street). The nonprofit groups people in the basket is a top manning these lots welcome priority and the pilots always your donations. The city of have the final say in whether Lew iston has donated the the conditions are right for use of these areas to our nonprofit groups. the balloons to fly.
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Smok ing: Simply put, smoking and propane don’t mix. Please don’t smoke on Festival grounds. Pets: With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed on Festival grounds. Bikes, skates a nd boa rds: Because of the high level of foot-traffic throughout the grounds, no bikes, scooters, roller skates or skateboards are allowed.
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A lcohol: Bring ing a lcohol onto Fest iva l g rou nds is prohibited.
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CHASING BALLOONS Chasing balloons can be an exciting way to participate in the Festival. Keep your focus on the road if you spot a balloon while driving. Pull off to the side of the road to watch t he ba l loon sa fely. When following a balloon, be careful not to drive or walk onto private property without the landowner’s permission.
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2014 Photo Contest
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he Fest iva l boa rd of directors is once again asking to see the festival from your perspective: from the ground, from the air or down on the water. Enter your photo(s) in this year’s photo contest! Official Rules: • Only non-professional photographers may enter Nicole Footer photos • Two categories will be judged: Adult (18 and up) and
Youth (under 18)
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appea ra nce i n L ew istonAuburn, The Pirates of the Dark Rose even have a 55-foot boat for bucca neering on the high seas. With a cannon on t he upp er de c k a nd ca r ronades on t he lower, the Must Roos flies a square topsail, and works well for pi rate at tack s on ha rbor festivals. M i s s Fel ic it y note s t hat anyone can participate in the
buccaneer’s boot camp with the opportunity to try their hand at being a pirate. “But it usually winds up being the young scalawags ages 6-12,” said Miss Felicity. And when asked if Oreo, the captain's pet raven, will be on hand in L/A, Miss Felicity reluctantly said, “Do we have to bring that rotten 'baaaad' bird? I guess so, if you really want us to.”
• Photos must be from the 2014 Great Falls Balloon Festival • Entries must be submitted using our online submission form • Limit of two (2) entries per person • Photos must be submitted by September 19, 2014 First, second, third and honorable mention winners will be chosen in each category, along with one Best in Show photo. All winners will receive a 2014 Great Falls Balloon Festival t-shirt and their winning photo will be featured on the festival Facebook page and website.
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How to arrange a balloon ride The best way to experience the Festival is from the basket of a hot air balloon. Advanced reservations are recommended and tickets are available for $200 per person. Rides are available for the Friday evening launch, and both morning and evening on Saturday and Sunday. To reserve your ride, download and complete our Passenger Ride Form. Go to w w w.greatfallsballoonfestival.org, then under Guest Guide, click Balloon Rides. If you wish to schedule a ride during festival weekend, we offer stand-by passenger options. The cost is $200 per person. Please visit the Information Booth at Simard-Payne Memorial Park for ride availability. Cancellation If your balloon ride is canceled due to weather, you will have
Evan Carlson photo the option (if space permits) to fly on a later flight during the
Colleen Baker photo
festival as a priority stand-by passenger, or you may opt for a full
Support these non-profit food vendors at this Festival • Lewiston High School Class of 2015 Kettle Popcorn
Pork Sa ndw iches, Sh i rley Temples
• Lew iston High School Music A ssociat ion Pepsi products and water
• Lewiston/Auburn Catholic Youth Ministr y Brea k fast items in the morning, plus: Chicken Fajitas, Black Bean Fa j i t a s , M e a t b a l l S u b s , P ret zels, C hocolate C h ip Cookies, Flavored Milk
• St . Ma r t i n de Por res Re s ide nc e I nc . S a u s a g e Sa ndw iches, Ha mburgers, Cheeseburgers, Foot-Long Hotdogs w/sauerkraut • Lewiston/Auburn Rotary Club C h icken Nug get s, French Fries, Onion Rings, Fish & Chips • Liberty Festival Taco Salad, Nachos, Burritos, Lemonade, Iced Tea • Lew iston High School Cheerleaders Rootbeer Floats, Orange Soda Floats, Ice Cream Sundaes, Strawberry Shortcake • ELHS Field Hockey Pizza, Lobster Rolls, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade • Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cut Fresh French Fries, Buffalo Wings, Buffalo Strips • V F W Post 1603 P u l led Chicken Sandwiches, Pulled
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• New Auburn Legion Post #153 Sausage Sandw iches, Lime Rickies • St. Dominic Academy – Mission to Mississippi Fried Shrimp, Fried Clams, Clam Cakes, Fresh Cut Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Cut French Fries • KOR A C ycle Cor p Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Fried Sca l lops, Hot Dogs, French Fries • Rabboni Lodge #150 Fried Dough, Fruit Drinks • ELHS Grandstand Pepsi products • Demolay Gourmet grilled cheese and Italian ice
a nd Cheese, Nachos a nd Cheese • Lew iston High School Footba l l Booster s Pe p s i products and water
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• Lew iston High School Girls Field Hockey Beef Ribs, Chicken Wings, Onion Rings, Iced Tea • Andy Valley Gymnastics Parents Association Fried Dough, Fried Oreos, Fruit Punch, Lemonade • Leavitt Football Boosters Waff le Fries, Sweet Potato
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• Kora Shriners Hot Dogs, and Popcorn • Sout h Lew iston Litt le League Lobster Rolls, Pretzels
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Food Vendors from page 13 Fries with toppings, Juice
Golden Eagle • Leavitt Little Girls Hockey Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, • City of Auburn • City of Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Lemonade, Iced Tea and Fruit Lewiston • Sun Journal • Twin Punch City Times • United Ambulance • Children’s Miracle Network – Fried Dough, French Fries, Service • Turner Publishing • Sausage Sandwiches, Pepsi products, Chicken Nuggets, Corn on Uncle Andy’s Digest • WMTWTV/HD, News 8 and WMTW.com the Cob, Ice Cream, Blooming Onions, Hamburgers • Great Falls Balloon Festival Board Saturday & Sunday Double Eagle II morning: Pancake Breakfast (Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes, • Sun Press • Superior Energy Solutions • Blueberry Mailhot’s Sausage, Coffee, Tea and Milk) Broadcasting (WABK, WTOS, WVOM) • Z105.5FM/Gleason Media • Suburban Propane Double Eagle I • CMMC • Center Street Dental • Dunkin’ Donuts • Fireside Inn
ITALIAN SANDWICHES PIZZA PASTA & MORE
& Suites • Pepsi • Rosie O’Grady • Androscoggin Bank • Downeast Machine and Engineering • H&D Title • JCW NAPA Auto Parts • Liberty Mutual Insurance • Mechanics Savings Bank • Mike Hamlyn & Debbie Bodwell • Ness Oil • Positive FM • Proctor & Gamble\Tambrands Special Shape Sponsor Pegleg Pete Balloon • Great Falls Marketing Balloon Sponsors •A dvance Orthotic & Prosthetic Services, Inc. • Blais Flower and Garden Center
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• Clover Health Care • Connectivity Point • Ness Oil • Nessit • Pat’s Pizza • Payroll Management • Residence Inn by Marriott, Auburn • Sam’s Italian Foods, Inc. Moonglow Sponsor • Maine Family Federal Credit Union Parade Sponsor • Applebee’s of Auburn Family Fun Day Sponsors • Residential Mortgage Services/ Debbie Bodwell • Androscoggin Dental Group
Friends of the Festival • Norway Savings Bank • Panera Bread • Christina Noonan Design Contributors of Goods and Services • AAA Fire • A ndroscoggin County Chamber of Commerce • Auburn Concrete • Capsawn Designs, Inc. • Chapman Golf Carts • Fox Ridge Golf Course • Hammond Tractor • Hannaford • L/A Airport • Maine Trailer, Inc. • PamCo • Poland Spring Bottling • Sam’s Italian Foods, Inc.
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Craft & Trade Vendors • Adaptive Designs - power banks/tablet covers • Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club - Duck Race duckies • Bath Fitter of Maine - design your own bathroom • Candy Shack - candy of all kinds - by the pound, by the packages and more • Creative Puzzle Lamps - puzzle lamps, infinity lights and pre-packaged food • Dannon Oikos Yogurt - free samples • Full of Hot Air - inflatable hot air balloons, spinning balloons and more • Fun and Shine Creations - gemstones, rings and painted glass • Greater Androscoggin Humane Society • H&R Block - flyers and giveaways • Hymns of Henna - henna tattoos • Indu Khaitan - temporary body tattoos made from natural powder • Kitchen Craft - healthy cooking accessories • Lumber Liquidators - hardwood floors for less! • M N M Concessions - toys, novelties, inflatables and more
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• Maine State Lottery - lottery products • Marshall Arts - magnetic jewelry made on-site • New England Ford - demos & drawings
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• New England Novelty - children’s novelty toys
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• Origami Owl - custom lockets, bracelets, earrings and more • Up and Up Post Beam Homes - post and beam home packages
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Thank You
The Great Falls Balloon Festival Board of Directors would like to express our sincere appreciation to the sponsors of our 22nd annual festival. The support of local businesses enables us to continue our mission of providing a venue for local nonprofit groups to raise the funds they need to continue their endeavors.
GOLDEN EAGLE SPONSORS
DOUBLE EAGLE II SPONSORS
BALLOON SPONSORS Advance Orthotic & Prosthetic Services, Inc. Blais Flower and Garden Center Clover Health Care
DOUBLE EAGLE SPONSORS
Connectivity Point Design & Installation Ness Oil Nessit Pat’s Pizza Payroll Management
ROSIE O’GRADY SPONSORS
Residence Inn by Marriott – Auburn Sam’s Italian Foods, Inc.
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL Norway Savings Bank H&D TITLE
&
CLOSING SERVICES, LLC
Panera Bread Christina Noonan Design
SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS