BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Casino will be the site of the inaugural Bangor Comedy Festival. The two-day event is essentially an extension of the High Stakes House of Comedy, a monthly Friday-night comedy series that has featured regional headliners with Maine-based supporting acts and hosts.

“We dipped our toe into comedy a little more than a year ago, and after several nights of sold out crowds and a very popular comedy class, we are ready to expand the offerings,” said Alton Buzzell, Director of Marketing at Hollywood Casino Bangor. “Between the comedy events at the Casino, and the increased comedy offerings at the Cross Insurance Center and in the Hollywood Casino Concert Series at the Maine Savings Amphitheater, we’re seeing a lot more interest in comedy in Bangor. We are excited to expand that.”

The Bangor Comedy Festival is set for October 23 & 24, all in the Lancaster Room at Hollywood Casino. Organizers say to expect a headliner each night, with the possibility of a late night offering, an intro to comedy workshop, and local comedians rounding out the bill. Tickets to individual events as well as festival passes will be available starting August 4.

“Hollywood Casino has proven itself to be a fantastic destination for comedy in Eastern Maine,” said Adam Hatch, a comedian and one of the organizers of the Bangor Comedy Festival. “This festival will not just celebrate comedy, but it will celebrate people who love the art form, and those who simply love to laugh. This is an exciting opportunity to bring more laughs to all of our lives while increasing Bangor’s stature as a comedy destination.”

Headliners for the Bangor Comedy Festival will be announced later this month, along with ticketing information prior to going on sale. 

About Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway is a Penn Entertainment property located on Main Street in Bangor, Maine. Hollywood features a state-of-the-art gaming floor including nearly 800 slot machines, 16 table games including live poker, and a Race Book simulcast betting parlor; 152 hotel rooms and suites; live music entertainment on the weekends and multiple dining options. Live harness racing takes place May-November. For more information, visit www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com.