Join the fun for the Annual Swine & Stein Brewfest, Saturday, Oct. 7, Noon to 5:00 pm, hosted by Gardiner Main Street.
Enjoy all-day sampling of beers, wines and spirits from some of Maine’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries. It’s all in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. The festival also includes a full line up of great music, tasty food vendors, fun games and activities all day long.
From the Swine & Stein Brewfest Facebook page:
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!
Also, Johnson Hall is presenting an outstanding music lineup of Maine’s best and emerging bands. Don’t forget about the crowd favorite, Beard and Mustache Competition. Also, the intense Rock Paper Scissors Championship, Corn Hole, Giant Jenga and a Frozen T-shirt Race and a Pass The Pigs tournament!
Look for an array of food trucks and local restaurants serving up incredible pork varieties, along with other creative dishes to tantalize your taste buds.

Proceeds from Swine and Stein Brewfest support Gardiner Main Street’s mission to grow and sustain the historic downtown while celebrating it’s unique cultural heritage.
The Annual Swine & Stein Brewfest is rain or shine. Follow Swine & Stein Brewfest on Facebook.