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SUMMARY:Sebago Spirits Festival
DESCRIPTION:Maine is home to some of the finest spirits producers in the world. Join the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber and Maine Distillers Guild for a waterside tasting event and learn how you can “Make Mine from Maine.” You’ll have the opportunity to interact with the distillers\, discover the nuances of tasting\, learn when to shake or stir\, taste some delicious new recipes\, and buy your favorites to take home with you! With live music by RAGGED JACK\, some of Maine’s tastiest food trucks\, beach games and fun merchandise vendors\, we hope the toughest decision you’ll face will be what to try next! \nGeneral Admission (Full Spirits Tasting) from 1pm – 4pm – $40 per person \nGeneral Admission (NO Spirits Tasting) from 1pm – 4pm – $15 per person \nMust be 21 to attend. ID’s will be checked. No pets please. \nFMI or to buy tickets – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sebago-spirits-festival-2023-tickets-673836281457
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/sebago-spirits-festival-2/
LOCATION:Dundee Park\, 79 Presumpscot Road\, Windham\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Pints on the Pier
DESCRIPTION:Pints on the Pier is back! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us in the historic Percy & Small Shipyard to sample some of Maine’s best beers\, ciders\, and more! Grab some grub from the on-site food trucks and take in the late summer sunset along the Kennebec River. Plus\, live music\, cornhole\, other lawn games\, and more! Ticket fee includes all beer samples and a commemorative glass.* \nThis year’s awesome line-up of vendors includes: Bath Ale Works\, Bissell Brothers\, Black Pug Brewing\, Flight Deck Brewing\, Footbridge Brewery\, Moderation Brewing Company\, Olive Pit Brewing\, Rusty Bus Brewing\, Sasanoa Brewing\, Sheepscot Valley Brewing\, Trinken Brewing Co\, and Urban Farm Fermentory. Plus\, The Sail Shed by Long Reach Kitchen & Catering will be open\, The Osprey will be slinging pizza along with Black Salt\, named one of the top new food trucks in Portland! New this year\, Maine Oyster Company will be on-site shucking! \nFeaturing music by Dead Gowns. \n\n\nThis is a 21+ event. \nTickets: $40 Adult\, $15 Excluding Alcohol; Members receive a 20% discount\, register or sign in to get your discount today! \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*While supplies last.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/pints-on-the-pier/
LOCATION:Maine Maritime Museum\, 243 Washington St\, Bath\, ME\, 04530\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Women on the Water: An afternoon celebrating the blue-minded babes of Maine
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy\, women of Maine’s waterways!\nCome ashore and spend the afternoon with us at Geary’s and 1820 Brewing. We want to celebrate you and the Big Blue. Whether you work on the water or the water inspires your work\, come raise a glass and get salty with your seafaring sisterhood. There will be music\, art\, comedy\, storytelling\, shopping\, raffles and games. Snack on lobster rolls and sammies from Must Be Nice Lobster\, and artisanal pretzels from Plot Twist while sipping on cold draught Geary’s\, our gluten free beer\, Ixnay\, nonalcoholic craft brews from our sister company 1820 Brewing\, or our homemade craft root beer. Join us at the brewery Sunday\, July 17th @ 12-5 PM. Keep an eye on the weather. If the forecast for Sunday\, July 16 is foul\, the rain date will be the day BEFORE\, Saturday\, July 15. 10% of all proceeds will benefit the Maine Lobstermen’s Association.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/women-on-the-water-an-afternoon-celebrating-the-blue-minded-babes-of-maine/
LOCATION:Geary’s Beer Garden\, 38 Evergreen Dr.\, Portland\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:The Great Falls Brewfest has been a staple of the Lewiston/Auburn area since 2014 and is back for its 8th year as one of Maine’s largest and most reputable beer events. There will be nearly 50 breweries featuring cider makers\, hard seltzer makers\, as well as non-alcoholic breweries! The Great Falls Brewfest also offers live music by local bands\, an array of food trucks and vendors\, cornhole tournaments\, lawn games\, and more; there’s something for everyone! \nEVENT DETAILS \nSchedule:\nNoon – 2pm – VIP Session – Enjoy rare and special brews by all your favorite breweries\, open only to our VIP Ticket holders \n2pm – 5:30pm – General Admission. Be greeted at the brewfest with a sampling glass and wrist-band and make your way through the food vendors\, beer tents\, and craft vendors. Enter to play in the cornhole tournament while listening to our live bands. \nLOCATION \nSimard Payne Park\nLewiston\, Maine 04240 \nHOURS \nVIP Session: 12pm – 5:30pm\nGeneral Session: 2pm – 5:30pm \n*VIPs also get to stay for General Admission!
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/great-falls-brewfest-2/
LOCATION:Simard Payne Park\, 46 Beech St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Ales for Tails\, Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
DESCRIPTION:Join the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) for our annual dog-friendly beer festival! Ales for Tails is an afternoon full of Maine-brewed beers\, tasty food trucks\, and sunshine by the ocean at Spring Point Ledge. \nOur 2023 breweries include: Allagash Brewing Company\, Après\, Austin Street Brewery\, Banded Brewing\, Bangor Beer Company\, Black Pug Brewing\, Brickyard Hollow\, Foulmouthed Brewing\, Foundation Brewing Company\, Goodfire Brewing Company\, Island Dog Brewing\, Olive Pit Brewing\, Portland Zoo\, and Rising Tide Brewing Company. \nPlus Mr. Tuna\, Top Dog\, and others TBD slinging food. \nEach admission includes (5) 8-ounce pours for the brewery booths\, free parking\, and an aluminum commemorative tasting cup featuring the 2023 Ales logo. Well-behaved\, leashed dogs are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend at no additional cost. Pre-purchased tickets are $60 per person\, $70 at the door (if we do not sell out in advance). Non-Drinking/DD tickets are available for $15 and include complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. This is a 21+ event. \nPurchase your tickets here. \nAll funds raised directly support the over 5\,000 dogs\, cats and small animals that depend on our life-saving work every year. Thank you for joining Ales for Tails and making a difference to pets in need!
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/ales-for-tails-animal-refuge-league-of-greater-portland/
LOCATION:Spring Point Ledge\, 2 Fort Rd\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Oddity By The Ocean Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Oddity By The Ocean Beer Festival takes place May 20th From 12pm-4pm At Merriland Farm Golf Course In Wells\, Maine. Featuring 40 World Class Craft Breweries & Live Music From 3 National Touring Bands.\nGeneral Admission Includes Entry Into Event\, A Custom Oddity By The Ocean Glass & Beer From Over 40 Of The Best Breweries In The Country.\nVIP Includes Early Entry At 11am A Custom VIP Oddity By The Ocean Glass & Beer From Over 40 Of The Best Breweries In The Country.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/oddity-by-the-ocean-beer-festival/
LOCATION:Merriland Farm\, 533 Coles Hill Road\, Wells\, ME\, 04090\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Bangor on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Bangor on Tap returns to Cross Insurance Center with 90 craft beers\, hard ciders\, and spiked seltzers\, plus music all day by the Adam Ezra Group. \nThere will be a VIP Session and two General Admission Sessions! Sample 100+ hand-selected craft beer styles from some of America’s best breweries! Enjoy live music while playing games and snacking on tasty food! \nSession One for Standard General Admission kicks off at 1:00pm and ends at 4:00pm.\nSession Two opens up at 5:00pm with VIP Early Access. Standard General Admission begins at 6:00pm and ends at 9:00pm. \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+. All attendees MUST be at least 21 years old and have a valid id.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/bangor-on-tap/
LOCATION:Cross Insurance Arena\, 515 Main Street\, Bangor\, ME\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:9th Anniversary Party at Foundation Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Come help us celebrate 9 years of Foundation beer!\nWe are busy planning some special deals\, a fun new barrel-aged beer release\, and Foundation history trivia game with fun prizes! Questions every hour all day. And not to give it all away but one of the prizes just might be a Membership in our brand new Mug Club! \nMore details on our Facebook page
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/foundation-brewing-9-years/
LOCATION:Foundation Brewing Company\, 1 Industrial Way #7\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:New England Craft Brew Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:The next New England Craft Brew Summit will be held in-person on Thursday\, March 9th\, 2023 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland\, Maine. Our theme for 2023 is “Focusing on What You Can Control.” \nPart educational conference\, part trade show\, the New England Brew Summit is the premier regional craft beer industry B2B conference and will have something for everyone involved in the craft beer industry. \nAll sessions and vendor expo will be under one roof\, maximizing the learning with breakout sessions categorized along two tracks: Technical Brewing\, for brewers and production staff; and The Business of Beer\, for owners\, operators and business managers\, as well as hospitality and front-of-house staff. \nThe 2023 New England Brew Summit will host brewers from around the Northeast to learn from one another while engaging in workshops and panel discussions on a variety of key brewing topics for both brewers and brewery owners\, along with spending time networking within the vendor exhibition and over beers at sampling stations throughout the day. \nFor information on the event\, exhibiting at the vendor expo\, sponsorships\, and a schedule – visit www.nebrewsummit.com \n 
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/new-england-brew-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn by the Bay\, Portland\, ME
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Caravan Artist 'Love' Market
DESCRIPTION:February 5th from 12-4pm we are popping up with 25 stellar vendors at Mast Landing Brewing Co’s happening Freeport tap room – ‘In the name of LOVE & CRAFT BEER!\nJoin us for excellent shopping\, delicious beer & food from Nighthawk kitchen\, serving up an amazing brunch from 10-2pm & lunch the rest of the day – & treat yourself or your someone special\, with goods from a variety of original art\, prints\, handmades\, clothing\, jewelry\, florals\, pottery\, skincare\, candles\, homewares & more.  <3\n‘LOVE MARKET’ – A celebration of romance\, craft beer\, local art\, & Maine makers. All the good feels!\nFree. Family Friendly
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/caravan-artist-love-market/
LOCATION:Mast Landing Brewing Co.\, 920 Main St.\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
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SUMMARY:Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating a revival of two traditional foods\, hard cider\, and cheese\, the Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival honors the rich tradition of Maine’s historic apple industry\, the first and only event of its kind in the state. \nFestival Events:\n– In-Person Tastings at 86 This!\n– Festival Market with Maine Purveyors at Merrill Park\n– Cider Bazaar at Festival Market\n– Live Music at Fogtown Beer Garden\n– Cider Pressing and Apple Tasting at Fogtown Beer Garden\n– Book Talk at Flexit Cafe\n– Cider + Cheese Tasting Bag with Pre-Recorded Virtual Tasting
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/downeast-cider-cheese-festival/
LOCATION:Fogtown Brewing\, 25 Pine Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:The County's Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:• Featuring specialty brews from our local brewers\, First Mile and the Northern Maine Brewing Company! \n• German fare eats! \n• Music! \n• Don your best Dirndl or Lederhosen and win the prize for best costume. Other games such as a sausage throwing contest and throw the keg. \n\n\n\n$45 per ticket until October 1\, 2022\n$50 per ticket after October 1. 2022\n$15 Designated Driver\n\n\n\nPrices include Beer and Tasting Glass!\nCome prepared for a good time!\n\n\n\nTo purchase tickets online: https://centralaroostookchamber.com/the-county-s-oktoberfest\n\n\nTickets are also available at the Chamber at 3 Houlton Road\, Presque Isle\, ME 04769.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/the-countys-oktoberfest/
LOCATION:Legacy Ranch & Event Center\, 66 White Road\, Mars Hill\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Swine & Stein Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:A Beer Festival with more than just beer\nOver 20 craft beverage producers from across Maine will be serving samples all day in the streets of historic downtown Gardiner\, Maine. Learn about all about the varieties of beers\, wines\, ciders\, rums\, meads\, and more from those who know it best – the people who make it! \nSwine and Stein Brewfest was first held in 2009 and is Gardiner’s most popular event of the year. Sample Maine’s variety of craft beverage producers and taste the day away with craft beer\, wine\, spirits\, hard cider\, and mead 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 lineup of great music\, tasty food vendors\, fun games and entertainment all day long. \nALL DAY SAMPLING\nFrom 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\, craft spirits and mead will also be on tap. Enjoy local favorites as well as 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 at 12pm. \nBeer 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. \nA PARTY IN THE STREET\nWe’re partnering with Johnson Hall to create a day filled with outstanding music lineup of Maine’s best and emerging bands. \nCrowd pleasing quirky games will include favorites and new additions. The crowd favorite Beard and Mustache competition returns for its 8th year\, as contestants groom\, style\, and dress their facial hair in the hope of being named “best in show.” Last year a schnauzer dog named Betty took that prize! Entertainment continues in the beer garden and on stage for the intense Rock Paper Scissors Championship\, Corn Hole\, Giant Jenga and a Frozen T-shirt Race and a Pass The Pigs tournament! \nDON’T FORGET THE PORK!\nAn array of food trucks and local restaurants will be serving up incredible pork varieties\, along with other creative dishes to tantalize your taste buds. The Blind Pig Tavern will host a pig roast and they’ll be joined on the street by Pinky D’s Poutine Factory\, Smokey & Brines\, Bao & Beyond and more. \nPurchase your all-inclusive tasting tickets today and support Gardiner Main Street’s annual fundraiser. General Admission tickets are $40 through October 8 and $45 the day of the event. Access the premier VIP tasting hour from 12 to 1pm for $50 through October 8 or $55 the day of the event. Non-drinking tickets online and at the gate are $10 and include unlimited soda and water. \nDon’t miss out on this outdoor\, urban brew fest in the setting of one of Maine’s most charming main streets! \nProceeds from Swine and Stein Brewfest support Gardiner Main Street’s mission to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating our unique cultural heritage
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/swine-and-stein-brewfest-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Gardiner Maine\, Water Street\, Gardiner\, Maine\, 04579
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival
DESCRIPTION:An array of 30+ Maine craft brewers\, local food vendors featuring farm-to-table fare\, live music\, and local shopping make for an unforgettable close to summer.\nThe Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival is held annually on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend\, featuring Maine-crafted libations\, farm-to-table fare\, and live music in the streets of Skowhegan. \nVIP hour (2-3 p.m.; requires VIP ticket) features specialty brews not available during the general tasting session\, and VIP attendees will receive unlimited beverage samples from 2 to 7 p.m.\, a $5 food voucher\, samples from food vendors specializing in local harvest\, a souvenir T-shirt and tasting glass\, and a swag bag. \nDoors open for VIP hour at 1:30 p.m.\, with VIP food options served from 1:30 to 3 and brews poured from 2 to 3. The general session will begin at 3 and run until 7 p.m. \nPlease note: No one under age 21 will be admitted. ID is required to enter. No pets. No smoking or vaping.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/skowhegan-craft-brew-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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SUMMARY:New England Craft Brew Summit
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together world-class brewers\, knowledgeable brewery owners\, and experts in business of beer\, the 2022 New England Craft Brew Summit provides valuable content for all those working in the craft beer industry.  \nDETAILS ON THE 2022 SUMMIT \nPart educational conference\, part trade show\, the New England Craft Brew Summit is the premier regional craft beer industry B2B conference and will have something for everyone involved in the craft beer industry. \nWe will have all sessions and our vendor expo under one roof\, maximizing the learning with breakout sessions categorized along two tracks: Technical Brewing\, for brewers and production staff; and The Business of Beer\, for owners\, operators and business managers\, as well as hospitality and front-of-house staff. \nThe 2022 New England Brew Summit will host brewers from around the Northeast to learn from one another while engaging in workshops and panel discussions on a variety of key brewing topics for both brewers and brewery owners\, along with spending time networking within the vendor exhibition and over beers at sampling stations throughout the day. \nThe next New England Brew Summit will be held in-person on Thursday\, March 31st\, 2022 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland\, Maine. Our theme for 2022 is ‘Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace‘. \nOur 2022 Keynote Speaker will be Daniel Kleban\, co-founder and owner of Maine Beer Company and Past Chair of the Brewers Association Board of Directors. \nGHM Agency is our 2022 Presenting Sponsor.  \nIf you would like to receive more information about attending\, exhibiting\, or sponsoring the 2022 New England Brew Summit\, please send an email to info@mainebrewersguild.org. \nThe New England Craft Brew Summit was launched in 2016 as the first conference in the region to focus on the business of brewing.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/new-england-craft-brew-summit/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn by the Bay\, Portland\, ME
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20210904T040300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T043816Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Maine Lakes Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:Sampling the Best!\nIf the words beer and “sampling” are music to your ears\, you’ll love the 17th Annual Maine Lakes BrewFest. Always the last Saturday in September\, featuring live music\, over 25 brewers and 10+ food vendors to satisfy your appetite. \nSponsored by High Wire Hydroponics\, The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce\, Point Sebago and The Town of Bridgton. \nFor more details and tickets\, go to mainelakesbrewfest.com \nYou must be over 21 to participate. Bring your ID!
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/17th-annual-maine-lakes-brewfest/
LOCATION:Point Sebago Resort\, 261 Point Sebago Rd\, Casco\, ME\, 04015\, United States
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20210813T202524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T203456Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Brew Fest September Session at Sunday River
DESCRIPTION:What’s on tap? Our annual Maine Brew Fest September Session with as many as 100 craft beer and cider samplings from over 20 Maine breweries.\nTickets are on sale now. Buy online in advance and save! \nThinking of staying the night? Lodging is available at Sunday River’s Grand Summit and Jordan Hotels. \nSchedule\nScenic Lift Rides \nChondola \, 10AM-4PM \nTake a ride up to the top of North Peak on an open air chair or enclosed gondola cabin. Buy tickets online in advance to save. \nVIP Tasting \nSlopeside at South Ridge\, 1-2PM \nGet an hour of early access to the beer tent. Includes a sampling glass and general admission ticket. \nGeneral Tasting  \nSlopeside at South Ridge\, 2-5PM \nEnjoy access to the beer tent. Includes a sampling glass. \nLive Music with Skosh \nSlopeside at South Ridge\, 1:30-4:30PM
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/maine-brew-fest/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20210406T151040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T154453Z
UID:14245-1617969600-1618246800@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Cider Fest Weekend at the Maine Beer Cafe
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to bring back our Cider Fest Weekends. We know it’s been a tough year and we appreciate the patience. This is the weekend to celebrate everything Cider for the weekend. We’ll have 45 different ciders on-premise that weekend. We’ll be offering some preset flights and special food specials that weekend (most of our menu is GF). We have limited seating indoors but plenty of seating outdoors for this event. Masks required any time you are moving about the venue. \nWe are a family-friendly Cafe featuring over 20 craft drafts\, 60 plus Ciders\, local spirits\, wines and a fine bourbon list. We offer a casual dining menu of fresh pub style foods. Our Burgers are made fresh daily and never frozen.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/cider-fest-weekend-at-the-maine-beer-cafe/
LOCATION:Maine Beer Cafe\, 439 US Route 1 STE 1\, Kittery\, ME
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20200909T183015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T151408Z
UID:12257-1601510400-1602374399@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Swine & Stein Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:Take the Swine & Stein experience home with you!\nAs 2020 proves to be a year unlike any other\, the COVID-19 pandemic will be preventing Gardiner Main Street from safely holding its popular Swine and Stein Brewfest in the streets of Historic Downtown Gardiner.  \nThis year the Brewfest experience can be recreated at home with the Swine & Stein Brewfest Bag\, a curated cooler bag filled with assorted brews from Maine craft beverage producers\, along with local items highlighting our region. \nPurchasers will also receive a complimentary ticket from Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center for their household to enjoy a virtual performance of their choice through the end of the year. \nPre-Order Your Swine & Stein Brewfest Bag\n\nBeginning October 1\, order your reusable cooler bag here. Pick up in downtown Gardiner October 7-10.\nOnly 300 bags will be available\, so don’t wait!
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/swine-stein-brewfest/
LOCATION:Downtown Gardiner Maine\, Water Street\, Gardiner\, Maine\, 04579
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20200930T144714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T152400Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at Outland Farm Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Outland Farm Brewery for our inaugural Oktoberfest celebration\, all weekend long!\nWe will be releasing our 100% Maine grown Oktoberfest lager to celebrate\, alongside 3 other beers. \nFor this weekend only\, we will be serving this 100% Maine grown Fest Bier\, and any other beer on tap\, in specialty branded half liter steins that are yours to take home. \nOur on site food truck will have a specialty a German-inspired menu all weekend to keep your belly full. Additionally on Saturday we have life music starting at 5 pm. \nThis event is outdoors on our spacious patio. We have chosen to span the event over the entire weekend to minimize any overcrowding or capacity issues. Seating is first come\, first serve. We have fire pits that will be lit once the sun goes down to stay warm. We are observing all state CDC and DECD guidelines regarding COVID-19. \nMR. SHISH KEBAB MENU\nChicken Schnitzel Kebab over fries with Outland Farm beer cheese sauce drizzle $15\nBeer braised brats with sauerkraut and mustard in a soft bun with fries $13\nKonigsberfer Klopse meatballs with caper gravy over garlic mashed potatoes $13\nJumbo warm salty soft pretzel with Outland Farm beer cheese $12\nGerman Rouladen Twin Beef Tacos (shredded beef\, bacon\, pickled cukes and red onions\, remoulade sauce\, crunchy fresh cabbage) $13 \nLocation\nOutland Farm Brewery\n113 N Lancy St\, Pittsfield\, ME 04967 \nDates and Times\nThursday\, October 1  3-8pm\nFriday\, October 2  3-8pm\nSaturday\, October 3  12-8pm
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/oktoberfest-at-outland-farm-brewery/
LOCATION:Outland Farm Brewery\, 113 North Lancey Street\, Pittsfield\, ME\, 04967
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20200106T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T213126Z
UID:12568-1585353600-1585353600@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Maine Brew Fest & Spring Après Concert #1 Sunday River.
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Brew Fest features beer samplings from as many as 100 Maine craft brews\, barbecue and family-friendly fun with live music at South Ridge.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/maine-brew-fest-spring-apres-concert-1-sunday-river/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS,COMMUNITY EVENTS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20181021T000119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T142937Z
UID:10808-1572739200-1573343999@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Portland Beer Week
DESCRIPTION:A series of events celebrating Everything Craft Beer\, from the brewer to the bar to the pint glass. We invite all beer enthusiasts to join the Maine craft beer industry and local businesses as we partake in various events taking place in Portland\, Maine and surrounding areas.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/portland-beer-week/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20191023T134829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T134829Z
UID:12361-1572091200-1572105600@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Maine Beer Box International Beer Festival at Sugarloaf Mountain
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Beer Box is back! With brewers from Atlantic Canada and Maine in a mountainside locale\, this will be Maine’s best fall brewfest!\nGet out of the city and into the mountains – this destination beer festival will be worth the trip! \nFeaturing unique\, fresh beers from Canada\, beers from brewers all across Maine\, mountain town activities\, inexpensive and scenic lodging options and of course\, the world’s biggest kegerator – the Maine Beer Box – this event directly benefits Maine’s beer nonprofit – the Maine Brewers’ Guild.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/maine-beer-box-international-beer-festival-at-sugarloaf-mountain/
LOCATION:Sugarloaf Mountain\, Main Street\, Carrabassett Valley\, ME\, 04947
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20190629T230748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190629T231019Z
UID:11943-1570838400-1570838400@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Swine and Stein | Gardiner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/swine-and-stein-gardiner/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20190629T230748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T172135Z
UID:11942-1570838400-1570838400@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Wine and Beer Tasting Festival - Machias
DESCRIPTION:Noon at the Pellon Center. Featuring local breweries\, craft beers from across the state of Maine and Canada\, local distilleries\, fun and food. Tickets are $25/$30 and can be purchased at the door.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/sixth-annual-wine-beer-festival-machias/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20190629T230744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190629T232528Z
UID:11936-1569628800-1569628800@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Maine Lakes BrewFest | Casco
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/maine-lakes-brewfest-casco/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20190629T230740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190629T232948Z
UID:11927-1568419200-1568419200@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Sunday River Brewfest | Newry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/sunday-river-brewfest-newry/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20190629T230738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190629T232958Z
UID:11926-1568419200-1568419200@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Sebago Spirits Festival
DESCRIPTION:Maine is home to some of the finest spirit producers in the world. Join us for this interactive tasting event and learn how you can “Make mine from Maine!”
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/sebago-spirits-festival/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20190701T150224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T164836Z
UID:12169-1566655200-1566666000@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Ales for Tails
DESCRIPTION:Join the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland for Maine’s only dog-friendly (and dog-centric) beer festival\, Ales for Tails! Ales for Tails is an afternoon of Maine-brewed beers\, food truck deliciousness\, and summer fun with your human and canine best friends. \nOur 2019 breweries include (21 already\, more to come!): Allagash Brewing Company\, Austin Street Brewing\, Banded Brewing\, Bangor Beer Co\, Bissell Brothers\, Black Pug Brewing\, Brickyard Hollow\, Definitive Brewing Company\, Fore River Brewing Company\, Foulmouthed Brewing\, Foundation Brewing Company\, Geary Brewing Co.\, Goodfire Brewing\, Gritty’s\, Island Dog Brewing\, Mason’s Brewing Company\, Nuts & Bolts Brewing\, Oxbow Brewing\, Sebago Brewing Company\, Shipyard Brewing Company\, and Waterville Brewing Company. Local\, delicious non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by Capt’n Eli’s Soda.
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/ales-for-tails/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110733
CREATED:20190629T230710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190629T233356Z
UID:11870-1564617600-1564617600@activitymaine.com
SUMMARY:Maine Lobster Festival’s Steins & Vines Tasting Event | Rockland 
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://activitymaine.com/calendar-event/maine-lobster-festivals-steins-vines-tasting-event-rockland-2/
CATEGORIES:BREW EVENTS
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