Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest features all day samples from some of Maine’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street.  Organized by Gardiner Main Street and sponsored by local businesses, this annual fall beer festival also includes a full line up of great music, tasty food vendors, fun games and activities all day long.

ALL DAY SAMPLING

From barrel aged beers to award winning rum, you’ll enjoy brews and blends not always found at the store, for a true handcrafted, small batch experience. To tantalize all taste buds, hard cider, wine and craft spirits will also be on tap. Enjoy local favorites like Bateau Brewing, and Sebago Lake Distillery, as well as established and emerging brewers from across the state – as they pour their best brews. Taste the day away with all day sampling – no beer tickets needed! General admission begins at 1pm, or come early for the exclusive VIP tasting hour sponsored by the Wellness Connection at 12pm.

Beer samples will be 4oz, spirits will be 0.5oz samples and wine will be 1.5 oz samples for responsible enjoyment throughout the event. A complimentary tasting glass is included with admission.

A PARTY IN THE STREET

We’re partnering with Johnson Hall to create an outstanding music lineup of Maine’s best and emerging bands. 

Crowd pleasing quirky games will include favorites and new additions. For the 8th year, men will groom, style, and dress their facial hair in the hope of being named “best in show” in the crowd favorite Beard and Mustache Competition.

The intense Rock Paper Scissors Championship, Corn Hole, Giant Jenga and a Frozen T-shirt Race are joined by newcomer Pass The Pigs tournament!

DON’T FORGET THE PORK!

An array of food trucks and local restaurants will be serving up incredible pork varieties, along with other creative dishes to tantalize your taste buds.

Save the date for Gardiner’s best event of the year – Saturday, October 7th, 2023!

All-inclusive tasting ticket sales will be launching soon! 

Proceeds from Swine and Stein Brewfest support Gardiner Main Street’s mission to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating our unique cultural heritage.

Event is Rain or Shine