2025 Bangor State Fair: Maine’s Ultimate Summer Celebration of Fun, Food & Family!
- Gerry Caron
- Jul 12
- 4 min read
🎡 The Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Bangor State Fair
Dates: July 24 – August 2, 2025
Location: Bass Park, Bangor, Maine
🎉 Celebrate Summer at One of America’s Oldest Agricultural Fairs
The Bangor State Fair returns for 7 action-packed days of food, rides, music, and Maine heritage! Running from July 24 to August 2, 2025, this historic fair draws over 20,000 visitors annually and offers something for every age group.
Founded in 1849 by the Bangor Horticultural Society, the fair has grown from modest exhibitions into a full-scale summer extravaganza featuring carnival rides, agricultural showcases, live entertainment, photo contests, fair food, and a fan-favorite demolition derby. Plan your visit to the 2025 Bangor State Fair for some family fun.
🚗 Parking & Directions
Infield Parking is BACK!
Cost: Only $10 per car — convenient, close, and hassle-free.
From I-95 North or South:
Take Exit 182A to I-395
Follow to Exit 3B (Main Street)
Turn right onto Main Street
At the third light, turn left onto Buck Street
Parking lot is on your left
From Route 1A (Ellsworth):
Take I-395 West
Exit at 3 (Main Street)
Turn right onto Main Street
At the third light, turn left onto Buck Street
Parking lot is on your left
🎟️ Ticket Pricing & Wristbands
🎫 Single-Day Admission (Available day-of only)
Thursday, July 24: $10
Friday, July 25: $15
Saturday, July 26: $15
Sunday, July 27: $12
Thursday, July 31: $10
Friday, August 1: $15
Saturday, August 2: $15
Ages 5+ require admission
🎟️ Ride Wristbands (All-Day Access!)
Thursdays: $25
All Other Days: $30
Ride tickets also available individually at ticket booths.
👨👩👧👦 Group Discount (Advance Only)
$25/person (for groups of 10+)Includes admission + unlimited ride wristband
📞 Call 207-561-8334 to purchase
📧 Box Office Manager: Heidi Libby – Heidi.Libby@OakViewGroup.com
🚗 Paul Bunyan Classic: Demolition Derby
Dates:
Friday, July 25 at 7 PM
Saturday, August 2 at 7 PM
📍 Location: Bass Park, Bangor, ME
🎟️ Registration Fee: $20 (Day-of registration)
💰 Special Bonus Payouts for Participants!
To Enter:
Download and complete the [W-9 form] and registration form
Mail with payment to: C/O Chad Caldwell
Cross Insurance Center515 Main St. Bangor, ME 04401
🍔 What’s Cooking at the Fair?
🎪 Entertainment Tent Menu
Brisket Burnt Ends
Crispy Pork Belly
Smoked Turkey Drumstick
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
All Beef Footlong Hot Dog
Chicken Salad Wrap
Fresh Garden Salad
Deep-fried Chocolate Hazelnut Uncrustables
Bucket of Chips (DIY seasoning bar)
👧 Kids Café Menu
Corn Dog
Chicken Fingers
Fried Mac & Cheese Bites
Fruit Cup w/ Honey Raspberry Yogurt Dip
Veggie Cup w/ Ranch
🚚 Food Trucks & Beer Garden
Local food trucks open daily
Vegetarian and gluten-free options
Craft beer & RTD cocktails
Frozen Casamigos Margaritas (Strawberry & Lime – souvenir cups!)
Pinnacle Vodka Lemonade (Original, Blueberry, Peach)
Pepsi products and more!
📸 2025 Photo Competition
Put your photography skills to the test!
Open to all ages
Cash prizes for winners
Each entrant may submit:
1 black & white and
1 color photo per category
All prints must be mounted on foam core or matte board
All photos will be exhibited during the fair!
🎟️ Download the [PHOTO CONTEST PACKET] for full rules and entry details.
💬 Why You Should Attend
🎢 Thrilling rides, games, and shows
🚜 Agriculture meets entertainment
🧡 Local pride and historic tradition
🍟 Unforgettable fair food
🎶 Live music, contests, and family fun
🚗 Easy parking & accessible location
📸 Photo contest, demolition derby & more!
📍 Fair Info & Contact
Bangor State Fair – Presented by the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs
📍 Bass Park, Bangor, ME
📅 July 24 – August 2, 2025
📧 General Info: info@mainefairs.org
📞 Box Office: 207-561-8310
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Plan your visit to the 2025 Bangor State Fair for some family fun!
