BeerFest
Save the Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027
BeerFest is returning to Bar Harbor in 2027!
Join us for an afternoon of drinks, local businesses, and winter fun throughout downtown Bar Harbor. Following the launch of our new Bar Crawl format in 2026, we’re looking forward to bringing BeerFest back for another year on Saturday, January 30, 2027.
Planning is currently underway, and participating businesses, registration, transportation details, featured drinks, prizes, and more will be announced as we get closer to the event.
Save the date and check back soon for 2027 BeerFest details!
Thank You for an Incredible 2026 BeerFest!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Bar Harbor BeerFest!
In 2026, BeerFest took on a brand-new format as a Bar Crawl through downtown Bar Harbor, giving attendees the opportunity to visit local bars and restaurants, try featured beers, ciders, and specialty drinks, and enjoy Bar Harbor during the winter season.
A huge thank you to our participating businesses, sponsors, partners, and everyone who bundled up and joined us for the afternoon. We loved seeing downtown come alive for BeerFest and can't wait to do it again in 2027.
Looking Back at BeerFest 2026
A New Way to Experience BeerFest
The 2026 BeerFest Bar Crawl took place on Saturday, January 31, bringing attendees throughout downtown Bar Harbor for an afternoon of featured drinks, local businesses, prizes, and winter fun.
Guests began their afternoon at The Ovens Restaurant at The Pathmaker, where they checked in, had their IDs verified, and received their event wristbands and Bar Crawl Bingo cards before setting out to explore the participating locations.
Getting Around
Ollie’s Trolley, our 2026 Presenting Sponsor, helped guests travel safely and comfortably between participating businesses throughout the afternoon with two 14-passenger vans circulating around downtown.
Attendees could hop between stops at their own pace, making it easy to experience participating businesses without needing to drive between locations.
Bar Crawl Bingo, Prizes & Raffles
Attendees received Bar Crawl Bingo cards at check-in and completed them as they visited participating locations for opportunities to win prizes.
All registered attendees were also entered into raffle drawings, including the 2026 grand prize provided by The Ovens Restaurant at The Pathmaker: a one-night stay at The Pathmaker Hotel and a complimentary meal at The Ovens Restaurant valued up to $100.
BeerFest Returns January 30, 2027
We’re already working on the next Bar Harbor BeerFest and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Saturday, January 30, 2027.
The complete 2027 lineup of participating locations, featured drinks, transportation information, registration details, sponsors, prizes, and event schedule will be announced as planning continues.
Interested in participating in BeerFest 2027?
Local bars, restaurants, breweries, cideries, sponsors, and other businesses interested in getting involved can contact our Events Coordinator at kristen@visitbarharbor.com for more information.
2027 registration coming soon.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
BeerFest would not have been possible without the businesses and partners who helped us bring the new Bar Crawl format to life.
2026 Presenting Sponsor
2026 Official Bar Crawl Sponsor
Thank you for supporting BeerFest and helping us create another reason to get out, support local businesses, and enjoy Bar Harbor during the winter season.