Be on the lookout for moose and deer on the roads, especially between dusk and dawn.
Otherwise get those snacks and good tunes ready for your road trip, you could even hit Canada before heading home (border is 1hr 30min away).
We recommend either:
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) - 45min from venue
Bangor International Airport (BGR) - 1hr 15min from venue
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We recommend staying in Ellsworth.
*Refer to parking section below*
Ellsworth is located ~40 min from the venue
Milbridge is located ~15 min from the venue
Sullivan is located ~20 min from the venue
Bangor is located ~1hr 15 min from the venue
Bar Harbor is located ~ 1hr+ from the venue (expect summer traffic)
We have hotel blocks set up at:
- Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor
- Hawthorne Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth
Airbnb and Vrbo:
There are lots of beautiful houses to rent that are closer than Ellsworth - just make sure to check the reviews before booking!
Must use the link below to book under the reserved block - booking through normal website will not give you the rate listed above.
Cutoff date to book: 07/08/2026
Must call the hotel to book under the reserved block - booking online will not give you the rate listed above.
Cutoff date to book: 07/07/2026
We do not have a hotel block here, but it is also a nice option to look into.
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There is no parking at the venue.
Guests may park along Gouldsboro Point Rd.
*Please be sure to park on the same side of the road as Valente Rd. to keep traffic flowing safely*
If anyone has difficulty walking or needs assistance, you may drop guests off at the top of the lane before parking.