The Swine & Stein Brewfest has tickets available for the Oct. 9 event.
The festival is planned from noon to 5 p.m. and features Maine’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also features a full line up of great music, tasty food vendors, fun games and entertainment all day long.
With a diversity of craft beverage producers from around the state, attendees can enjoy brews and blends not found at the store for a true handcrafted, small batch experience. Enjoy local favorites like Bateau Brewing, Jokers and Rogues Brewing, and the Liberal Cup, as well as brewers from across the state from Waterville Brewing to Portland’s Definitive Brewing as they pour their best brews.
Wines and craft spirits also will be on tap. General admission begins at 1 p.m., or come early for the exclusive VIP tasting hour at noon.
An exclusive early access VIP hour will be from noon to 1 p.m., with specialty brews available during this private tasting hour. VIP tickets cost $50 in advance or $55 at the event.
General admission begins at 1 p.m., tickets cost $40 in advance or $45 at the event.
Thanks to our designated driver sponsor, Janet Slade State Farm Insurance, the non-drinking ticket price is $10 and includes unlimited water and soda.
Beer samples will be 4 oz,, spirits will be 0.5 oz. samples and wine will be 1.5 oz. samples for responsible enjoyment throughout the event. A complimentary tasting glass is included with admission.
Proceeds from the event will support Gardiner Main Street’s mission to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating its unique cultural heritage.
For more information, visit gardinermainstreet.org.
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