Each October, as the leaves blaze with color and the air turns crisp, our Ellsworth beer garden comes alive for Fogtoberfest! Now in its 9th year, this annual gathering has grown into a community tradition—a day where neighbors, friends, and travelers alike raise a glass together in celebration of autumn in Maine.
What to Expect:
Explore multiple tasting stations pouring the best of Fogtown with rare cellar-aged reserves, fresh autumn brews, and limited releases crafted just for the festival. Plus, enjoy wood-fired pizza and seasonal specials alongside a full lineup of live music all day!
Tickets
General admission tickets are purchased at the door, day-of | VIP tickets can be purchased ONLINE (using the link below) starting Sept. 1st
VIP Tickets ($60): Limited number, on sale now. Please purchase online using the link below. VIP Ticket includes:
❖ Early entry at 10:45 AM
❖ A special edition 2026 tasting glass
❖ Your first seven tasting tickets included
❖ Choice of one reserve cellar bottle to take home
❖ 20% off All Merchandise, 10% off all beer To-go, and 30% off a Fogtoberfest T-shirt
❖ A limited-edition poster of this year's Fogtoberfest artwork
❖ Exclusive option to register for our VIP Mug Club*—an annual membership with your own handblown stein from local glass blowing artist Brier-Rose Werner, insider perks, discounts, and more!
*VIP mug club is first come - first served, with additional membership costs.
General Admission ($30): On sale at the door the day of the event, and includes:
❖ Your first five tasting tickets included
❖ A commemorative 2025 tasting glass
❖ 10% off ALL Merchandise & To-Go beer.
Fogtoberfest is more than a festival—it's a celebration of season, place, and the heritage of craft brewing in Maine!