RV Rentals at Bangor State Fair
The Bangor State Fair is a fun-filled summer event with thrill rides, carnival food, games, and entertainment, and it is held at Bass Park. Locals and RVers visiting Bangor enjoy the state fair for its car shows, tractor pull, agricultural events, food truck alley, and live music. The event was originally called the Eastern Maine Fair and began in 1849. Since its inception, the state fair organizers have added more activities each year, including demolition derbies and carnival rides.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Visitors will enjoy many activities and entertainment options. You can play games, attend musical performances, enjoy carnival rides, and enjoy food and nonalcoholic drinks throughout the midway. There's a demolition derby, tractor pull, agriculture exhibits, shops, a car show, and a photo contest. You can also find many carnival-style attractions.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
On-site amenities include parking, merch booths, food trucks, and vendors. Guests can purchase state fair souvenirs at vendor booths. The venue has security throughout to ensure everyone has an incredible experience. There aren't any lockers or water refill stations at the event. However, there are sinks and water fountains throughout the Cross Insurance Center.
LOCATION
The Bangor State Fair is held at the Cross Insurance Center at Bass Park. The physical address is 515 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401. All roads are paved and won't become muddy if it rains. Traffic may be heavy in the evenings and as the fair ends for the night.
LINEUP
The 2025 musical lineup is coming soon. Check the event's website for updates.
RVING AT THE EVENT
RV camping at the Bangor State Fair is restricted to vendors and agricultural participants. However, there are many places near the fairgrounds in Bangor, Maine where you can camp in your RV and attend the state fair. If you don't own an RV, there are many RV rental options, too. Here are a few places nearby where you can camp in your RV:
• Pumpkin Patch RV Resort is in Hermon, Maine and offers 85 shaded RV sites with electrical and water hookups and Wi-Fi. The resort is pet- and family-friendly, with a dog exercise space and two laundry facilities.
• RVers find Cold River Campground in the Penobscot River Valley a comfortable spot. The RV sites have electrical and water hookups. You'll discover picnic tables and fire rings at each RV site, and the campground amenities include a pool, a recreation hall, an arcade, a country store, a library, and a laundry room.
WHERE TO STAY
If you aren't staying in your RV or want alternative accommodations, several hotels offer wonderful guest rooms and suites with terrific on-site amenities. Here are a couple recommendations:
• Hampton Inn Bangor offers elegant guest rooms and suites with comfortable beds, seating areas, desks, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's amenities include free breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, free parking, Wi-Fi, and connecting rooms.
• Hollywood Casino Bangor Hotel offers deluxe double queen and deluxe king guestrooms with all the creature comforts of home, and the hotel has two-room suites. The amenities include a laundry room, a fitness center, a business center, a hotel pantry, an EV charging station, on-site restaurants, and the casino.
HOW TO GET THERE
Starting from I-95 North or South, take exit 182A to 395 East. Remember that 182A was previously 45A. Next, follow Main Street to exit 3B. Take a right onto Main Street. Continue on Main Street and take a left onto Buck Street. On-site parking is available at the second fence entrance.
From Route 1A in Ellsworth, travel to 395 West. Follow 395 West to exit 3 to Main Street. On Main Street, take a right. Take a left onto Buck Street. Turn into the second fence entrance for on-site parking.
PARKING
The Cross Insurance Center has three on-site parking lots. The parking lots are labeled as Lot A through C. Parking passes are available at Ticketmaster.com and the Maine Credit Unions Box Office at the Cross Insurance Center. Free on-site parking is available on Buck Street.
TICKETS & PRICING
Ticket prices range between $20 and $80. Tickets are available at the gate.
WRAP UP
The Bangor State Fair offers many terrific attractions, rides, live entertainment, food trucks, and vendors. The state fair will be held July 24-27, 2025, and July 31-August 2, 2025. Guests will enjoy car shows, music, and more throughout the fairgrounds. To stay updated about the Bangor State Fair, visit the state fair's website or follow the event on Facebook or Instagram.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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