Swine & Stein Brewfest in Gardiner, Maine

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Brewfest Food Vendors

Food trucks and local restaurants will be serving their best pork menu items along with other delicious dishes, including vegetarian options, sweet treats, and more.

Check out our festival fare lineup in the streets or stop in to one of our downtown restaurants, cafes or diners. Getting in and out of the beer garden is easy with multiple re-entry gates. 

Now accepting applications for food vendors to join us for the 2026 event.

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Hungry? Our food vendors and downtown restaurants will keep you satisfied.

Food Inside The Event:

Buck’s Naked BBQ

Where the vibrant spirit of the South meets the heart of New England!

Footbridge Brewery

Serving beer samples and food menu favorites from their Boothbay Harbor brewery. 

Jeff’s Jamaican Cuisine

Authentic Jamaican food seasoned with local herbs, marinated in Jamaican sauce & spices, then cooked to perfection.

Pinky D’s Poutine Factory

So many options for toppings on their loaded fries, you’ll want to try more than one from their menu!

Smokin’ Pig

Our menu is filled with “Maine Style” BBQ favorites – a combination of Texas and Carolina Style with a Tex Mex flare with items like Street Corn Mac and Cheese and Pulled Pork/Brisket Tacos with Corn Salsa and Pico.

Downtown Restaurants:

A1 Diner

A Gardiner destination in itself, the A1 diner is just around the corner from the event at 3 Bridge Street. They offer traditional diner items as well as an excellent selection of specialty foods and desserts. 

Bintliff’s Corner Brew

Maine’s best cafe and brunch spot is right here in Gardiner! Winner of the Down East Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Maine” is located at 153 Water Street with ample indoor and outdoor seating.

Canton Village

Gardiner’s Chinese restaurant offers dining, takeout and bar service. Their menu consists of many tasty items including appetizers, soups, lo mein, fried rice, our house specialties, and authentic Chinese dishes along with various, unique cocktails. Find them at 428 Water Street.

The Depot Pub

The Depot Sports Pub is a long established favorite eatery and watering hole located just around the corner from the event at 14 Maine Ave. 

Domino’s Pizza

Eat in or take out, Domino’s has pizza, salads, desserts and more. Find them across the block from the main gate at 192 Water Street.

Gerard’s Pizza

Gerard’s has been a local favorite for over 50 years. Offering fresh dough pizzas, or by the slice, as well as hot and cold sandwiches, salads, wraps, burgers and more! Grab a slice from inside the beer garden or find them near the main gate at 233 Water Street.

Lisa’s Legit Burritos

Mexican café that serves awesome food: Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, taco salads, cheesecake dessert burritos, and dessert quesadillas that will have you coming back for more. Find them near the main stage at 304 Water Street.

Subway

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options. Find them near Hannaford at 35 Bridge Street. 

Table Bar

Stop in to their Wine Bar at 207 Water Street during or after the event.

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Swine and Stein Brewfest Audience

SWINE & STEIN BREWFEST

Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 12-5pm

Beer Festival in the Streets of Downtown Gardiner, Maine!

VIP - EARLY ACCESS

$55

Exclusive early access to premier tastings from breweries, distilleries & wineries for VIP hour from 12pm-1pm. Includes complimentary tasting glass, live music, entertainment and food vendors.

Limited quantity available!

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General Admission

$45

1pm entry with access to samples from breweries, distilleries and wineries, live music, entertainment and food vendors. Includes complimentary tasting glass.

Save $5 off the gate price by buying in advance.

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DESIGNATED DRIVER

$10

Non-drinking admission. Includes unlimited soft drinks and water, live music, entertainment and food vendors.

May enter at 12pm when accompanied with VIP ticketholder, otherwise general 1pm admission.

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Swine & Stein Brewfest: Saturday, October 10th, 2026

Brewers Attending Last Year's Event:

2026 Lineup Coming Soon!

Ambition Brewing

Wilton, ME
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Bateau Brewing

Gardiner, ME
Black Pug Brewing

Black Pug Brewing

Brunswick, ME

Cushnoc Brewing Co

Augusta, ME

Dasch Seltzer

Portland, ME

Flight Deck Brewing

Brunswick, ME
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Footbridge Brewery

Boothbay Harbor, ME
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Island Park Brewing

Winthrop, ME
Olive Pit Brewing

Olive Pit Brewing

Lisbon Falls, ME
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Run Amok Mead

West Gardiner, ME

Sea Hag Cider Co

Rockport, ME