The 2026 Great Falls Brewfest on SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2026
Baxter Brewing Co. proudly presents the 11th Annual Great Falls Brewfest - a decade-strong tradition and one of Maine's premier beer events, returning to Lewiston/Auburn for the biggest celebration yet!
Since 2014, the Great Falls Brewfest has celebrated craft beer, community, and creativity, and this year, we're raising the bar. Join us as we toast 11 incredible years with our best fest yet - featuring craft breweries, cideries, hard seltzer makers, and even non-alcoholic breweries across New England and beyond.
HOURS:
12:00-2:00pm - VIP Only
2:00-5:00pm - General Session
*VIP Ticket Holders can stay for both VIP and General Sessions*
TICKET LEVELS & PRICING:
VIP Session: 12pm - 5pm - $70 (NOT available day-of)
Join us early to sample special brews only offered during our VIP session. Ticket includes early entry to the brewfest (at 12:00pm), unlimited 4oz sample pours from all attending breweries, and one commemorative glass for sampling. Please note that VIP ticket holders may stay for the General Session!
General Session: 2pm - 5pm - $50 (Available day-of)
Ticket includes entry to the brewfest from 2:00-5:00pm, unlimited 4oz sample pours from all attending breweries, and one commemorative glass for sampling.
Designated Driver: 12pm - 5pm - $15 (Available day-of)
Enjoy the non-beer aspects of the festival, all while basking in that responsible feeling of keeping your friends safe!
Food and products from a selection of vendors are available to purchase on site but are not included in any ticket price.
2026 Attending Breweries and Beverage Makers:
Baxter Brewing Co.
Black Pug Brewing
Nonesuch River Brewing
Woodland Farms Brewery
Marsh Island Brewing
Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co.
Austin Street Brewery
Freedoms Edge Cider
Geary Brewing Co.
1820 Brewing Co.
Lost Valley Brewing Co.
Mason's Brewing Co.
Orono Brewing Co.
Grateful Grain Brewing Co.
Foundation Brewing Co.
Bissell Brothers
Crooked Keg Brewing Co.
Definitive Brewing Co.
Ambition Brewing
Dasch Seltzer
Bangor Beer Co.
Gritty McDuff's
More to come!
FIRST TIME LIVE DJ:
Mike Violette
Plus enjoy:
Cornhole & lawn games
Axe throwing
Puppy adoptions
Photo booth fun
Interactive vendors
And plenty more surprises throughout the day!
FOOD TRUCKS:
Pinky D's Poutine
Lucky Cat Coffee Truck
L/A Taco
Rollin' In The Dough
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
L/A Metro Magazine
Binnie Media
Big Apple
Roopers
Compounding Solutions
The Computer Place
Maine Oxy
Dirigo Federal Credit Union
GoNetSpeed
Renewal by Anderson
Emerson Toyota
Maine Family Federal Credit Union
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2026 Great Falls Brewfest? Please email Ari@baxterbrewing.com for more information!
LOCATION:
Simard-Payne Memorial Park, 46 Beech St, Lewiston, ME.
* Please note this is a 21+ event. ID required upon entry. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine. Pets are not permitted at this event. No re-entry. *