Gardiner Swine & Stein Brewfest
Saturday, October 11, 2025 12pm-5pm
2025 Brewery/Winery/Distillery Registration
Organized by Gardiner Main Street and established in 2009, Swine & Stein Brewfest has a strong following. Held in the streets of our historic downtown, Gardiner's most popular event of the year includes live music, local food vendors, fun games & activities and more!
Participating alcohol vendors benefit from the many marketing efforts of Swine & Stein Brewfest. This includes a profile feature on the event website, dedicated and tagged individual vendor posts, and logos/listings on printed materials and press releases.
This is a paid beer garden event with unlimited tastings included with admission. Brewers will be paid $400 to bring 4 sixtels worth of product (or the equivalent for wines or spirits).
Space is limited, so please register early!
GARDINER MAIN STREET (GMS) WILL PROVIDE:
- $400 stipend for product
- Ice as needed
- Access to rinsing water and gray water bucket emptying
- Pourer name badges and state affidavits to be signed at event setup
- Promotion of the event throughout central and southern Maine
- Event handout at gate with brewer listings and offerings
- A ridiculously good time!
VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EVENT:
- Must bring $400 worth of beer, wine, cider or spirits
- At least two different varieties product
- Staff to pour product
- Provide own cold plate and CO2
- Trays for runoff, rinsing/gray water bucket
- Table/chairs, 10’ x10’ tent and weights (in case of wind)
- Banners and signage
- Optional but encouraged: specialty product for VIP hour
REQUIRED IN ADVANCE OF EVENT:
- Competed brewer application
- Certificate of Liability Insurance listing Gardiner Main Street AND the City of Gardiner as additionally insured
- Completed Section 3 of the State of Maine Application for Special Taste Testing Event License to sent Gardiner Main Street. GMS will pay the $20 application fee per brewer.