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Upcoming Events at Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest
Welcome to the Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest, an outdoor street festival that celebrates Maine’s vibrant beer, wine, and distillery scene. Since moving to the riverfront in 2023, the event along downtown Skowhegan’s Water Street on the Kennebec River has become a highlight for locals and visitors alike. Expect a day of tastings, live entertainment, and immersive local experiences that support downtown revitalization.
Event proceeds benefit Main Street Skowhegan, fueling downtown projects and preservation efforts. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or looking for a lively Saturday in central Maine, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and enjoy the day.
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- VIP doors: 1:30 p.m.; VIP samples: 2–7 p.m.
- General Admission tastings: 3–7 p.m.
- Location: Riverfront site along Water Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- Attendees: Historically around 800–1,200; recent years show growth to roughly 1,000 attendees
- Proceeds: Benefiting Main Street Skowhegan’s downtown revitalization projects
What to Expect
The festival features Maine breweries, wineries, and distilleries, with live entertainment and engaging local experiences that highlight downtown Skowhegan’s revitalization and cultural heritage.
Nearby experiences include tours and venues like Maine Grains at the Somerset Grist Mill and Langlais Art Trail, offering a complete day of tasting, culture, and community.
Seating is limited at a festival of this scale, so plan to arrive early if you want a preferred spot near entertainment and tasting stages. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transportation, and nearby lodging to help you map out your day.
Venue and Accessibility
- Venue: Riverfront event space along Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, accessible from downtown parking areas and riverwalk paths
- Parking: Downtown riverfront parking and riverfront lot; parking patterns can vary after the 2023 move to the riverfront site
- Transportation: Local bus service is available; ride-share options and walking access from nearby lodging
Nearby Hotels and Lodging
- The Skowhegan (Kasa) – 7 Island Ave, Skowhegan, ME
- Towne Motel – 172 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME
- Additional lodging and packages are listed on Visit Skowhegan
Affiliates: Hotels and Dining
- Recommended partners: affiliate hotels and nearby dining options are linked to secure convenient stays and meals before/after the fest
How to Secure Your Tickets
- VIP: the best available price (includes exclusive tastings and early access)
- General Admission: the best available price in advance / the best available price at the door
- Designated-driver options available
- To secure seats and plan your route, check the official event page and partner hotel packages
Local Highlights
- Maine Grains at the Somerset Grist Mill
- Langlais Art Trail and other downtown experiences
All information is subject to change. For the most accurate, up-to-date details on dates and tickets, check with the event organizer and our partner listings.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue: Downtown Skowhegan along the Kennebec River waterfront on Water Street (Water Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976).
- Venue type: Outdoor street festival with Maine breweries, wineries and distilleries; live entertainment; moved to a riverfront location in recent years.
- Attendance: Historically about 800 (2016) to 1,200 (recent years); Bangor Daily News reported roughly 1,000 attendees in 2023, with growth in later years per MaineBiz reporting.
- Dates/times (2026): Saturday, September 5, 2026; VIP doors at 1:30 p.m.; VIP samples 2–7 p.m.; General Admission tasting 3–7 p.m.
- Pricing: VIP $75; General Admission $50 in advance / $55 at the door; designated-driver options available.
- Proceeds: All proceeds benefit Main Street Skowhegan’s downtown revitalization projects.
- Parking/transportation: Parking available downtown with riverfront parking; event location and parking patterns have changed when the festival moved to the riverfront lot in 2023; public transit options include local bus service.
- Nearby hotels: The Skowhegan (Kasa) at 7 Island Ave, Skowhegan; Towne Motel (172 Madison Ave); lodging listed on Visit Skowhegan.
- Notable events hosted: Festival includes tours and local experiences (e.g., Maine Grains at the Somerset Grist Mill; Langlais Art Trail) as part of downtown revitalization and Maine beer culture.
- Venue status: No demolition of the event; the primary venue location shifted to a riverfront site in 2023.