Weekend Spotlight: Oktoberfest, Freeport Fall Fest, and a Belfast Bay Brew Fest
As long as we’re continuing to get some lovely 60ish-degree weather this weekend, let’s get outside to enjoy it! Kicking off Rocktober with some great fall events!
Note: the Electronic Dance Party previously posted for Saturday has been canceled.
Killer Road Trip: Freeport Fall Festival
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2—Freeport
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Take a trip down to Freeport where 175 New England artists, makers, and local food producers take over the town for a three-day family-friendly festival. Musicians will be playing live all day and there are plenty of activities for the kiddos while you walk around and take in all of the activities, artists, and food options. Here’s a daily schedule of events. For the adults, don’t forget to check out Oktoberfest at Mast Landing Brewing Company’s Freeport Tasting Room, Fall Flannel Fest at Maine Beer Company, The Art of Boatbuilding at De’Bramble Art Gallery, Island Treasure Toys Sidewalk Sale, Wolfe’s Neck Center Fall on the Farm, Pineland Farms’ Harvest Festival as well! Free to the public.
Belfast Bay Beer Bash
Saturday, October 1—Belfast
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Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. is hosting its fourth annual fall beer festival offering 40+ beers to sample. The $35 entrance fee comes with a commemorative taster glass, 10 beer tickets, with two bands playing live music. Event starts at 2 p.m. FMI: B4
Chairlift Rides at Camden Snow Bowl
Sunday, October 2—Camden
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Wheee! Fall foliage chairlift rides at the Snow Bowl are back, starting this Sunday. Ride up; hike down or ride back down. $10 per person. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oktoberfest at Sterlingtown Public House
Sunday, October 2—Union
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Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com