Maine's Capital Area

Swine and Stein Oktoberfest will be returning to historic downtown Gardiner on October 7th! Our well known festival features high quality food, music, fun, and an assortment of brews you won't find anywhere else. This family friendly event has something for everyone to enjoy. Now we mustache, will we see you at Swine and Stein?

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The 8th Annual Swine & Stein Oktoberfest is a trifecta of beer, food, and music. A beer tasting will showcase the incredible diversity and quality of Maine craft beers.

Food vendors from Gardiner and across the state will serve up a variety of interesting culinary dishes featuring local pork along with other quality menu items. Adding to the festivities, a line-up of favorite and emerging Maine bands will entertain throughout the day. A unique array of games and activities, with prizes will encourage mingling and general merriment. Don’t miss out on this outdoor, urban brew fest in the setting of one of Maine’s most charming main streets!

In addition to beer, pork, and music, there will be a number of ongoing activities, frozen T-shirt race, and the 6th annual Maine rock, paper, scissors championship. The Annual Gardiner Beard & Mustache Competition will also be returning for its 4th year.

This family-friendly event offers all day activities for kids including a petting zoo and other children’s activities. Expect entertainment for all ages, music of all types while re-acquainting yourself with businesses throughout our historic Downtown.