The Bangor State Fair is an agricultural and recreational gathering of the population of the Greater Bangor Area and the entire state of Maine that lasts for 10 days at Bass Park – the land encompassing Cross Insurance Center. The Bangor State Fair typically draws between 40,000 and 50,000 people a year and dates back to 1849.
Tickets will be available to purchase at the event.
For more information on the event and the schedule, click here.
PRICING:
Gate Admission – $7.00
Wristband – $12.00 (specific days only)
Ride Tickets:
4 – $5.00
20 – $25.00
30 – $35.00
55 – $50.00
2019 Bangor State Fair
ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP & SCHEDULE
(as of June 27, 2019 – All times & events are subject to change)
THURSDAY – July 25th
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
$10.00 wristband
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- 9:00 p.m. – Fireworks
FRIDAY – July 26th
Gates open at 2:00 p.m.
2 for 1, pay for one rider & friend rides for free [3-6 pm only]
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Michael Menes – Juggler (Multiple Shows) (Entertainment Tent)
- 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – 4-H Goat Show (Show Tent)
- 7:00 p.m. – Truck Pulls (Grandstand)
- 8:00 p.m. – Music from Joan Kennedy (Entertainment Tent)
- 8:00 p.m. – Comedian Ron White (Cross Insurance Center)
- 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks (Rain Date)
SATURDAY – July 27th
Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
All rides, one (1) ticket per person [1-4 pm only]
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Michael Menes – Juggler (Multiple Shows) (Entertainment Tent)
- 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Open ADGA Goat Show (Show Tent)
- 7:00 p.m. – Truck Pulls (Grandstand)
- 8:00 p.m. – Music from “Livid Orange” (Entertainment Tent)
SUNDAY – July 28th
Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
2 for 1, pay for one rider & friend rides for free [1 pm to close]
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Michael Menes – Juggler (Multiple Shows) (Entertainment Tent)
- 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Antique & Classic Car Show (Cross Insurance Center)
- 12:00 p.m. – Open Rabbit Show – sponsored by Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association (Rabbit Tent)
- 12:00 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Showmanship (Rabbit Tent)
- 3:00 p.m. – 4-H Dairy Show (Show Tent)
- 8:00 p.m. – Music from “Chris Ross & the North” (Entertainment Tent)
MONDAY – July 29th
Gates open at 2:00 p.m.
Active Military Family Appreciation Day (with ID)
($12 for admission & wristband)
$12 wristband
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Michael Menes – Juggler (Multiple Shows) (Entertainment Tent)
- Cirque Extreme (Multiple Shows) (Grandstand)
- 4:00 p.m. – 4-H Sheep Show
(Show Tent) featuring “Maine Born and Bred” class!
- 4-H Fibre Leadline Show (will begin right after Sheep Show ends)
- 8:00 p.m. – Music from “Boogaloo Swamis” (Entertainment Tent)
TUESDAY – July 30th
Gates open at 2:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen’s Day [55 years of age and older] (Free Admission)
$12 wristband
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Michael Menes – Juggler (Multiple Shows) (Entertainment Tent)
- Cirque Extreme (Multiple Shows) (Grandstand)
- 3:00 p.m. – 4-H Beef Show (Show Tent)
- 6:00 p.m. – All Animal Quiz Bowl (Show Tent)
- 8:00 p.m. – Dick Curless Tribute Show (Entertainment Tent)
WEDNESDAY – July 31st
Gates open at 2:00 p.m.
Salute To Veteran’s Day (2 for 1 admission for Veteran and guest)
$12 wristband
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Cirque Extreme (Multiple Shows) (Grandstand)
- Jason Tardy – Juggler (Entertainment Tent)
- 5:30 p.m. – 4-H Market Steer Show (Show Tent)
- 8:00 p.m. – Music from “Davidson County Line” (Entertainment Tent)
THURSDAY – August 1st
Gates open at 2:00 p.m.
First Responder Family Appreciation Day (with ID)
($12 for admission & wristband)
$12 wristband
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Cirque Extreme (Multiple Shows) (Grandstand)
- 2:00 p.m. – 4-H Horse Equitation Show in progress (Horse Show Ring)
- 8:00 p.m. – Music from “Audiobody” (Entertainment Tent)
FRIDAY – August 2nd
Gates open at 2:00 p.m.
2 for 1, pay for one rider & friend rides for free [3-6 pm only]
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Bangor Parks & Rec Activities (Entertainment Tent)
- 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm – 4-H Horse Game Show in progress (Horse Show Ring)
- 2:00 p.m. – 4-H Market Lamb Show in progress (Show Tent)
- 6:00 p.m. – 4-H Market Lamb & Steer Auction (Show Tent)
- 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
- 8:00 p.m. – TO BE ANNOUNCED (Entertainment Tent)
SATURDAY – August 3rd
Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
All rides one (1) ticket per person [1-4 pm only]
- Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association – All Day (Grounds)
- Bangor Parks & Rec Activities (Entertainment Tent)
- 12:00 p.m. – Bangor’s Biggest Yard Sale (Cross Insurance Center)
- 12:00 pm – 4-H Dog Show in progress (Show Tent)
- Agricultural Area closes at 4 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
- 8:00 p.m. – Music from “Runnin’ Down a Dream” (Entertainment Tent)
- Fair Closes (10:00 p.m.)