Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11 am to 7 pm

Fogtoberfest 2026

Our 9th annual celebration of autumn in Maine, in our Ellsworth beer garden.

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2026 Fogtoberfest poster: live music, beer, cider and wood-fired pizza, Saturday October 3, 2026, 11 am to 7 pm, Ellsworth, Maine

About our 9th annual Fogtoberfest

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!

Fogtoberfest is more than a festival. It’s a celebration of season, place, and the heritage of craft brewing in Maine!

Garden Goddess mural in the beer garden: a woman crowned with greenery holding a lantern and a white flower
Beer Garden mural artwork: Garden Goddess, by Grace Otzwirk

Tickets

VIP ticket

Limited number. On sale online and at our Ellsworth taproom.

  • 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.

Buy VIP tickets online

Please fill out the VIP ticket form on the same page, so that we can ensure you receive the full Fogtoberfest VIP experience.

General admission

On sale at the door the day of the event.

  • Your first five tasting tickets included
  • A commemorative tasting glass
  • 10% off all merchandise & to-go beer