Maine Craft beer lovers, this one’s for you!

If you’ve never had a Maine craft beer, a festival is the perfect place to start! From coastal sips inspired by sea air and salt spray, to small-batch pours made with blueberries, or spruce tips, Maine brewers love to get creative.

At a beer fest, you get it all in one place: bold IPAs, crisp lagers, and maybe even something you've never heard of — poured straight from the folks who made it.

The first ever Camden Beer Festival is coming to The Wharf at Lyman-Morse!

Join the fun on the last official day of Summer, on Sunday, September 21st, from 1pm-4pm

Don't miss an afternoon of live music, great food, and even better beer, as they bring together some of the best craft breweries from Maine and across New England, all set against the stunning backdrop of Camden Harbor.

Entry is free to the public, and for just $35, you’ll get tasting tickets good for unlimited 4 oz tastings from all the visiting brewers.

Whether you’re a craft beer lover, or just want to enjoy the vibes, this is the Camden waterfront hangout you don’t want to miss.

Here is what to expect at the Camden Beer Festival:

Live Music:

Enjoy the sounds of Gen Gaus and Sam Grinnell playing live from 1pm–4pm

Food:

Chow down on delicious eats for sale from Salt Wharf, Barren’s Distillery, and Paper Plane.

Beer:

The list of participating brewers includes:

Cushnoc Brewing Company
Orono Brewing Company
Orange Bike Brewing Company
Barreled Souls Brewing
Peak Organic Brewing

Parking:

Make an afternoon of it, because parking is free, or you can take the free water taxi running between the Public Landing and the Wharf.

For more information, check out the Camden Beer Festival website

Cheers!

Here's the Top 20 Maine Craft Beers According to BeerAdvocate

Here is a list of the 20 highest rated beers from Maine breweries on the website, BeerAdvocate.

The list is dominated by three breweries- Allagash, Bissel Brothers, and Maine Beer Co. The IPA style is clearly the most popular, which is not surprising given recent beer trends.

Research comes from Beer Advocate's Maine page in July of 2025.

Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka

8 Maine Towns That Feel Like A Vacation Even If You Live There

Some Maine towns have such a captivating atmosphere that even residents can feel like they're on vacation. 

Gallery Credit: Arlen Jameson

More From WBZN Old Town Maine