Time to Sample Beer at Maine Lakes Brew Fest 

On a beautiful autumn day, there is no better place to sip suds with friends than at the 7th Annual Maine Brew Fest held at Point Sebago Resort on Sebago Lake. This is a premier kick-off to fall for anyone who loves beer. 

Sample Maine-made beer, Microbrews and wine from 25 to 30 brewers including Allagash, Bar Harbor, Blacksmiths Winery, Brays, Gritty McDuff’s, Oak Pond, Peak Organic, Sea Dog, Sebago and Shipyard Brewing Companies. 

Nothing goes better with beer than great tunes and food. The entertainment line-up includes The Disclaimers and Old Mill Tavern’s After Burners. You can snack on sizzling or savory food from local eateries and non-profit organizations. And do some early Christmas shopping at the craft fair. 

The Maine Brew Fest is sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers pour the beer, brewers explain the key ingredients and vendors offer beer-related merchandise.

Admission is $25 and includes a souvenir glass, brew sampler tickets and voting coupons so you can pick your favorite brew. You must have a photo ID to attend. 

The Maine Brew Fest coincides with Octoberfest Weekend at Point Sebago Resort. The 775-acre setting of this picturesque resort includes a nationally acclaimed 18-hole golf course. 

Rain or shine, the Maine Brew Fest will take place from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010. While you taste, enjoy the entertainment, beer education, great food and craft fair. 

And before or after the Brew Fest, check out some lakefront property on Sebago Lake.