Best Beer Festivals in Maine (2026)

3 festivals across 2 cities

Maine hosts 3 beer festivals, ranging from Regional to Major events. The biggest draws 700+ attendees; the oldest has run since 2009.

Together these festivals pour from 132+ breweries.

3
Festivals
700+
Largest
Swine & Stein Brewfest
2009
Oldest
Swine & Stein Brewfest
132+
Total Breweries

By Season

Summer

Wavy Days Beer Fest

Portland Thompson's Point
2027 dates TBA · last held Jun 27, 2026 Major

Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME)

Portland Cross Insurance Arena
2027 dates TBA · last held Jun 27, 2026 Regional

Fall

Swine & Stein Brewfest

Gardiner Water Street, Downtown Gardiner
2027 dates TBA · last held Oct 10, 2026 700+ attendees Regional

All 3 Beer Festivals in Maine

#1

Wavy Days Beer Fest

Portland Thompson's Point
2027 dates TBA · last held Jun 27, 2026 Major
#2

Swine & Stein Brewfest

Gardiner Water Street, Downtown Gardiner
2027 dates TBA · last held Oct 10, 2026 700+ attendees Regional
#3

Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME)

Portland Cross Insurance Arena
2027 dates TBA · last held Jun 27, 2026 Regional

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