What's Happening the Last Week of July/ First Week of August

I may update this one periodically throughout the week given more time and/or 4 a.m. sleep nights due to active babies in my belly. But, here a start for your weekend and next week. There may be more for the rest of the week on the Bangor Daily News Event page. But, these are the highlight events I think may be worth checking out. I am going to be honest, I am not huge on fair rides. So I am mainly focused on the agricultural aspect. As an adult, I get more excited about the Common Ground Fair and Bill Hill Fairs -- for that reason despite growing up next to the Bangor State Fair my entire life. With that said I also have memories of being a little girl and seeing the ferris wheel up when my parents drove on 395 going from Bangor to Bucksport and getting excited the fair was in town. But, here are some local and day-trip ideas for you week.

Friday-7/29

• Maine Cloth Diaper Company, Bangor
• July Lobster Footprint/Handprint Craft @ 12:00 ( $5 for paper, $10 for canvass) 
• Big Band Swing to Benefit the Gifts of Music 
• Gomez Park Downtown Bangor from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bangor State Fair- Opening Day
• Open from 2 pm to 9 pm
• $12/person - Includes bracelet for rides, entertainment/events & access to 4-H area/events
• Children 3 and under are free
• CATCH IT EVERYDAY! 
• Pony Rides 
• Animal Alley 
• Old McDonald’s Farm 
• Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders 
• 4-H Educational Exhibits
• Horse Pulls- 3pm

• ulDiscovery Museum
• Marshmellow Launchers @ 11:00 
• Bouy Bells @ 2:00

• Bangor Drive-In -- 1674 Hammond St. ,Hermon, Maine $22 a car for a double feature. 
• Screen 1
• Kiss Your Ice Goodbye- 8:30
• Secret Life of Pets- 10:20
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• Saturday 7/30

• Maine Artisan Bread Fair
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Skowhegan State Fairgrounds ( Free!)
• Open Farm Day In the Village Farm and Garden -- 10 a.m.  to 3p.m.
• 47 Pleasant st, Passadumpkeag, Maine 
• Goats
• Pigs
• Chickens
• Turkeys
• Dogs
• Ducks
• Bees
• Millinocket Christmas in July Celebration 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• $5 lunch
• "Sleigh Rides" ( horse and wagon) with Santa  (pay by donation) 
• Celebrate Unity Festival (3rd Annual) 
• Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
• Soap felting
• Free Coffee and Donuts
• Field of Dreams 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
• Music
• BBQ
• Bounce House
• Ice Cream 
• Vendors
• Family Activities
• Village at Depot Crossing
• Classic Car rally
• Bangor State Fair
• Open from 2 pm to 9 pm
• $12/person - Includes bracelet for rides, entertainment/events & access to 4-H area/events
• Children 3 and under are free
• CATCH IT EVERYDAY! 
• Pony Rides 
• Animal Alley 
• Old McDonald’s Farm 
• Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders 
• 4-H Educational Exhibits
• Oxen Pulls @ Noon
• 4-H Dog Show @1pm
• 4-H Activities @3-5 pm
• Discovery Museum
• Sailors Valentines  @ 2:00 p.m. ( $1 fee)
• Fields Pond Family Discovery Series: Insects
• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  and  6 p.m. to 8 p.m. -- $25 for family of members and $35 for family of non-members
• Bangor Drive-In -- 1674 Hammond St. ,Hermon, Maine $22 a car for a double feature.
• Screen 1
• Secret Life of Pets- 8:20
• Ice Age : Collision Course- 10:10

Sunday- 7/31

• Hirundo Wildlife Refuge - Youth/ Family Summer Programing ( Monday and Wednesday from 9 to Noon)
• Unearthing the Past -- $10 and pre-registration required.
• Discovery Museum -- Sea Crowns @ 2:00
• Not So Empty Nest Ice Cream Social 
• 624 Hammond Street, Bangor from Noon to 4:00 p.m.
• Bangor State Fair
• Open from 2 pm to 9 pm
• $12/person - Includes bracelet for rides, entertainment/events & access to 4-H area/events
• Children 3 and under are free
• CATCH IT EVERYDAY! 
• Pony Rides 
• Animal Alley 
• Old McDonald’s Farm 
• Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders 
• 4-H Educational Exhibits
• Bangor Drive-In -- 1674 Hammond St. ,Hermon, Maine $22 a car for a double feature.
• Screen 1
• Secret Life of Pets- 8:20
• Ice Age : Collision Course- 10:10

Monday-8/1

• Bangor State Fair
• Open from 2 pm to 9 pm
• $12/person - Includes bracelet for rides, entertainment/events & access to 4-H area/events
• Children 3 and under are free
• CATCH IT EVERYDAY! 
• Pony Rides 
• Animal Alley 
• Old McDonald’s Farm 
• Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders 
• 4-H Educational Exhibits
• 4-H Horse Show

• Hirundo Wildlife Refuge - Youth/ Family Summer Programing ( Monday and Wednesday from 9 to Noon)
• Treasure Hunters -- $10 and pre-registration required.
• 8th Annual Our Town Belfast Street Party 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ( Free Entry!)
• FEATURING:
• Motor Booty Affair (sponsored by the Unity Foundation)
• DJ Erik Klausmeyer
• DJ Z Lite
• Games
•  Music
•  Dancing
• Ticket/Bracelet for rides
•  Street Food
• Discovery Museum
•  Sailing Theme 11:00 to 11:30
• Bangor Drive-In -- 1674 Hammond St. ,Hermon, Maine $22 a car for a double feature.
• Screen 1
• Secret Life of Pets- 8:20
• Ice Age : Collision Course- 10:10

Tuesday- 8/2

• Bangor State Fair
• Open from 2 pm to 9 pm
• $12/person - Includes bracelet for rides, entertainment/events & access to 4-H area/events
• Children 3 and under are free
• CATCH IT EVERYDAY! 
• Pony Rides  
• Animal Alley 
• Old McDonald’s Farm 
• Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders 
• 4-H Educational Exhibits
• 4-H Sheep Show @2
• Dairy Show @ Noon
• Bangor Drive-In -- 1674 Hammond St. ,Hermon, Maine $22 a car for a double feature.
• Screen 1
• Secret Life of Pets- 8:20
• Ice Age : Collision Course- 10:10

• Discovery Museum 
• Sailing Theme From 11 to 11:30

Wednesday- 8/3

• Maine Cloth Diaper Company
• Music Time w/ Miss Julie @10:30 a.m.
• Taste of Waterville from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
• Entertainment
• Activities
• Food and Drinks
• Hirundo Wildlife Refuge - Youth/ Family Summer Programing ( Monday and Wednesday from 9 to Noon)
• Treasure Hunters -- $10 and pre-registration required.
• Bangor State Fair
• Open from 2 pm to 9 pm
• $12/person - Includes bracelet for rides, entertainment/events & access to 4-H area/events
• Children 3 and under are free
• CATCH IT EVERYDAY! 
• Pony Rides 
• Animal Alley 
• Old McDonald’s Farm 
• Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders 
• 4-H Educational Exhibits
• 4-H Judging Contest @ 2
• 4-H Show Games Day @2
• Cake Conncotions -- Bangor 
• Mommy & Me Cake Decorating
• Decorate a 6" cake together
• $25 pre-paid event ( I know, it's over the $15. But, in my defense it sounds so yummy and fun. With that said all of the decor and ingredients are provided for you, plus you get a cake in the end.)
• 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
• Bangor Drive-In -- 1674 Hammond St. ,Hermon, Maine $22 a car for a double feature.
• Screen 1
• Secret Life of Pets- 8:20
• Ice Age : Collision Course- 10:10

Thursday 8/4

• Old Town Concerts in the Park
• Pete Kilpatrick Band 6:30 @ Gazebo Downtown -- Free!
• Bangor Cool  Sounds Concert Series 
• Broadway Rocks 5 PM @ Westmarket Square -- Free!
• Bangor State Fair
• Open from 2 pm to 9 pm
• $12/person - Includes bracelet for rides, entertainment/events & access to 4-H area/events
• Children 3 and under are free
• CATCH IT EVERYDAY! 
• Pony Rides 
• Animal Alley 
• Old McDonald’s Farm 
• Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders 
• 4-H Educational Exhibits
• Bangor Drive-In -- 1674 Hammond St. ,Hermon, Maine $22 a car for a double feature.
• Screen 1
• Secret Life of Pets- 8:20
• Ice Age : Collision Course- 10:10

If you have an event to add that is specific to this week feel free to comment! Don't forget most libraries have free Discovery Museum Passes with regular attendance!