Maine Brew Fest
Mark your calendars for Brew Fest! On Saturday, enjoy a performance by SKOSH, and on Sunday, experience the Maine Beer Box with over 75 taps and live music from The Northside Ramblers. With more details coming soon, we can't wait to share the new additions to this year's event. Stay tuned!
Rain or shine, our events are happening, and we're still celebrating Maine Brew Fest! Join us in the lodge or under our large slopeside tent. We've got you covered!
Enjoy a cold one
Cheers
A fan favorite, Brew Fest serves up Maine's finest brews from over 30 local breweries. We'll be bringing the vibes with live music from SKOSH and several sweet and savory food trucks to keep you fueled all day.
Round Out the Weekend
Brew Fest Schedule
Saturday - Maine Brew Fest
1-2PM
VIP Tasting
2-5PM
General Tasting
1-5PM
Live Music
Skosh
Sunday - Maine Beer Box
11AM-4PM
Maine Beer Box
Sample Maine craft beer from 78 taps
11AM-4PM
Live Music
The Northside Ramblers
Participating Breweries
- Banded Brewing Co.
- Definitive Brewing Company
- Orono Brewing
- Geary Brewing Company
- Outland Farm Brewery
- Norway Brewing Company
- Blaze Brewing Company
- Sebago Brewing Company
- SoMe Brewing Company
- Batson River Brewing and Distilling
- Nonesuch River Brewing
- 1820 Brewing Co.
- Woodland Farms Brewery
- Sunday River Brewing Company
- Maine Beer Company
- Mast Landing Brewing Company
Don't worry. Be hoppy.
The Maine Beer Box
The Maine Beer Box is open for business starting on Sunday, September 22 with a whopping 78 taps. But don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to sample because the beer box will have drafts flowing for the following three River Fest weekends.
2024 River Fest Mug
Each VIP ticket includes a limited edition River Fest mug, perfect for enjoying larger pours at the Maine Beer Box on the Sunday of Brew Fest weekend, as well as at Flannel Fest, Ruff Mountain, and Fall Fest!
The River Fest mug included with the VIP Brew Fest ticket must be picked up at the Welcome Center in South Ridge between September 21 and 22. Additional River Fest mugs will be available for purchase throughout River Fest weekends.
Brew Fest FAQs
Maine Brew Fest tickets get you unlimited samples from the available beers on tap in the tasting tent. However, just because you can drink as much as you want, doesn't mean you should. Drink responsibly so we can all have a safe and fun event!
Yes, Sunny's will be open slinging tacos and other savory options. We'll also have additional food trucks on site so there's something for everyone.
Maine Brew Fest is a 21+ event, so kids are not allowed inside of the tasting tent unless they are in a baby carrier. We do not recommend bringing strollers into the tasting tent. Kids should not be left unsupervised outside of the tasting tent.
Dogs on leash are allowed in the tent. Please bring bags to pick up after them.
Yes, but you will need to purchase a Designated Driver ticket.
General Taster and Designated Driver tickets are available the day of the event until sold out. VIP only offers a limited quantity of tickets, which usually sell out before the event, so we recommend buying early to ensure your access!
Yes, Sunday River offers scenic chairlift rides and golf in the summer, plus live music during the event. New for 2024, Sunday River Outfitters has relocated and now offers archery and axe throwing South Ridge.
When you arrive at South Ridge Lodge, head inside the main entrance next to the wooden bear. Our team will have a check-in area at the desk to check your ID and give you your wristband to enter the beer tent. Registrations are non-transferable.
Fall's Biggest Events
River Fest
River Fest is a collection of four weekends throughout the fall that celebrate all things outdoors. Headlined by Maine Brew Fest and Fall Fest, we're introducing Flannel Fest and Ruff Mountain to the mix. Oh, and did we mention the Maine Beer Box will be at all four weekends? These aren't events you'll want to miss.