Bangor -
Whether you like to thnk of it as the beginning of the end of summer, or just another highlight of the year, the 164th Bangor State Fair is back in town.
This year looks like it's shaping up to be a fan favorite.
That may have to do with the return of the log flume.
"It's probably the most frequently asked question, even before 'Where's the restroom?' that we get every year," said Mike Dyer, the director of Bass Park.
When the possiblity of getting the flume back presented itself.
"I said, well, get it and we'll do whatever we have to do to get it in bangor. We'll do it," said Dyer.
If it's the ever-indulgent fair food you're looking for, a new treat from "down under" is being offered.
A potato called the australia fry.
"It's cut in a very thin slice, obviously with batter, fried and then served with different sauces," said Jacques Basson, a food concessionare at the fair.
And no luck making these at home, Basson isn't giving up any details.
"I can't give you the recipe!"
If you're looking for a new experience this year, come meet Yogi and Boo-Boo, the stars of The Grizzly Experience.
Dexter Osborn, who travels all over the country with his family and the bears, wants to give folks an up close look at the grizzlies.
"The entire basis of the show is education. Teaching people how to be safe in bear country and teaching you guys about the bears in general," said Osborn, part-owner and operator of The Grizzly Experience.
The relationship between Osborn and his bears, may be simpler than you might think.
"Everything with these guys is based on a mutual respect, a mutual trust. to them I'm basically Mom, Dad.... occasional chew toy."
You can also check out the World of Wolves show, also new this year.
Whatever your favorite must-see or must-do attraction is, it will all be right here, for the Bangor State Fair.
Gates open at 2pm Friday, July 27th and runs until Sunday, August 5th.
For more details, including a full schedule of events, you can log on to BangorStateFair.com.
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