Schedule of Events
| Thursday, Aug. 23 | ||
| 3-5 p.m. | Pie & Ice Cream Social | UMPI President’s Residence |
| 5-9 p.m. | Street Fair | Sponsored by Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 It’s a block party in downtown Presque Isle with lots of great activities including the Elks dunking booth, children’s games, face painting, a magic show, Spuddy Recovery Triathlon, an Art Walk and G-Force Gyro. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Mass Ascension of Balloons | Fairgrounds |
| Friday, Aug. 24 | ||
| 5:30 a.m. | Mass Ascension of Balloons | Fairgrounds |
| 4-9 p.m. | Craft Fair & Vendors | Fairgrounds |
| G-Force Laser Tag with G-Force Gyro | under the Grandstand | |
| 5 p.m. | Tethered Balloon Rides | Sponsored by Aroostook Hospitality Inn This is a great chance to get a small taste of the adventure of riding high in the sky! Only $5/person |
| 5:30 p.m. | Ribbon Burning Ceremony/Mass Ascension | Fairgrounds |
| 6:30 p.m. | Open Mic Night | Sponsored by KMH Music Sign up at KMH Music on Main Street to make sure you get a spot. Performance will be held at the Commercial Building at the Fairgrounds. |
| Dusk | Balloon Glow | |
| Saturday, Aug. 25 | ||
| 5:30 a.m. | Mass Ascension of Balloons | Fairgrounds |
| 7-10 a.m. | Balloon Fest Breakfast | Masonic Lodge (230 State Street) Come to breakfast and meet the pilots. |
| 8 a.m. | Citywide Yard Sale | Put up a sign and join in! |
| 8 a.m. | Balloon Fest 5K Road Race | Sponsored by ATLC Registration is at The Forum with the race beginning from the main entrance at 10 a.m. There will be three race classes: under 12, 12-18 and 18 and older with medals awarded to the overall male and female winner. Registration is $10. |
| 10 a.m. | Historic Guided Walking Tour | Sponsored by Presque Isle Historical Society Departs from the Vera Estey House (16 Third St.) and takes about 2 hours. |
| 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Youth Day | Sponsored by Kiwanis, Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services Carnival games, prizes, inflatables, bike helmet decorating, Presque Isle Fire Department Safety House, Masonic Child ID Program, Presque Isle Police Department and more! |
| 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Craft Fair & Vendors | Fairgrounds |
| G-Force Laser Tag with G-Force Gyro | under the Grandstand | |
| 5 p.m. | Tethered Balloon Rides | Sponsored by Aroostook Hospitality Inn Only $5/person |
| 5:30 p.m. | Mass Ascension of Balloons | Fairgrounds |
| 6:30 p.m. | Live Entertainment featuring Mellow Endeavor | Sponsored by WHOU 100.1 FM |
| 8 p.m. | Live Entertainment featuring Chamberlin | Sponsored by Taco Bell & Hampton Inn |
| Dusk | Balloon Glow | |
| Sunday, Aug. 26 | ||
| 5:30 a.m. | Mass Ascension of Balloons | Fairgrounds |
| 8:30 a.m. | Sponsor & Landowner Breakfast | |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | G-Force Laser Tag with G-Force Gyro | under the Grandstand |
