A Party In The Street
With live bands performing all day, and unconventional games and contests, Swine & Stein Brewfest is an all-day event in downtown Gardiner, Maine.
LIVE BANDS
We’re partnering with Johnson Hall to create an outstanding music lineup of Maine’s best and emerging bands.
Curiously fun events
an assortment of unconventional games and activities encourage mingling and merriment
Annual Swine & Stein Beard & Mustache Competition
Judging takes place at the main stage at 3:30pm
For the eighth year, participants will groom, style, and dress their facial hair in the hope of being named “best in show” in the Beard and Mustache Competition at Swine & Stein Brewfest. The crowd will cheer for their favorites so bring your best beard and friends to cheer you on.
Frozen T-Shirt Race
Event is in front of the main stage at 1:30pm
The game’s objective is simple—you must thaw out, unfold, and wear a frozen t-shirt. Even though this game might sound easy, it’s a challenge to complete. Who will be the first to put on a frosty shirt and take home the prize?
Maine State Rock, Paper Scissors Championship
Preliminary Rounds: 3pm in Park Next to the Blind Pig Tavern
Finals: 3:30pm In Front of the Stage
The unofficially official state championships for Rock, Paper, Scissors. Sign up for your spot on the bracket for your chance to be crowned the state (or at least the Brewfest) champion at the event info tent near the main gate.
Giant Jenga
Large Jenga sets made by Gardiner’s own Barn Boards and More will be set up in the brewfest games area.
Cornhole
You can’t have beer without corn hole! Games will be set up in different areas of the beer garden.
Pass The Pigs
We’ve got the big pigs for this fun play on a dice game. Several sets and scoring sheets will be set up in tables in the gaming area of the brewfest.