Townsquare Media is covering the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest with live broadcasts + pictures & video. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the 15th annual event.

Crown of Maine Balloon Fest 2018

Big Country 96.9, Q 96.1 & 101.9 The Rock are live at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds, August 23rd, 24th & the 25th. We’re there from 5-7 pm each evening. We’ll give you updated info on the conditions for flights. Listen on the radio, online and our app.

Music, food, vendors, the whole community is out to celebrate the incredible hot air balloons. Here’s the schedule of flights & events at the COMBF 2018:

Mass ascension is 5:30 am in the morning and 5:30 pm at night. The balloon glow is breathtaking – it happens each night after dark.

Thanks to Wireless Zone of Maine for sponsoring our remotes.

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