2026 Great Falls Brewfest

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.

Orono Brewing Co.

Sebago Brewing Co.

Lost Valley Brewing Co.

Foundation Brewing

Geary Brewing Co.

Allagash Brewing Co.

Freedoms Edge Cider Co.

Marsh Island Brewing Co.

Grateful Grain Brewing Co.

Peak Brewing Co.

Bissell Brothers Brewing Co.

Crooked Keg Brewing Co.

Definitive Brewing Co.

Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co.

Ambition Brewing Co.

Woodland Farms Brewery

Black Pug Brewing Co.

Austin Street Brewery

Masons Brewing Co.

1820 Brewing Co.

Nonesuch River Brewing Co.

Dasch Seltzer

Bangor Beer Co.

Gritty McDuffs

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 or vendor for the 2027 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. *