Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME) in Portland! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME) and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
Portland On Tap (the Portland Craft Beer Festival) is Maine's premier indoor craft beer tasting event, held at the Cross Insurance Arena in downtown Portland. The festival features 50+ craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and other craft beverages, giving attendees a broad tour of New England and national craft brewing. The indoor arena setting provides a comfortable environment regardless of Maine's unpredictable weather.
The 2026 festival is scheduled for June 27, 2026, with an additional fall date on October 10, 2026. Tickets are approximately $40-$50 for general admission, with a $10 discount available using promo code "CHEERS." Designated driver tickets are $10 at the door. All attendees must be 21 years or older.
Portland, Maine, has emerged as one of the most celebrated craft beer cities in the Northeast, punching well above its weight for a city of its size. The greater Portland area is home to dozens of breweries, from nationally recognized names like Allagash and Bissell Brothers to tiny neighborhood taprooms tucked into industrial parks. Portland On Tap captures this energy in a single event, bringing the region's craft producers under one roof at the Cross Insurance Arena for a day of sampling and discovery.
The indoor arena format sets Portland On Tap apart from the typical outdoor beer festival circuit. While Maine's weather can be unpredictable at any time of year, the Cross Insurance Arena provides climate-controlled comfort and ample space for 50-plus vendors to set up tasting stations. The 21+ policy keeps the atmosphere focused squarely on the adult craft beverage experience, and the centrally located venue in downtown Portland makes it easy for attendees to continue their evening at the city's renowned bars and restaurants.
For beer lovers in the Northeast, Portland On Tap serves as a convenient sampler of what the region has to offer. Multiple annual editions -- summer and fall in 2026 -- ensure that there is always a festival on the horizon.
Breweries
50+
Tier
Major Regional
June 27, 2026
Status: Likely
2025: February 1, 2025
1 day
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101
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Portland, Maine
50+ breweries
Find our booth at Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME) and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME) 2026 takes place June 27, 2026 at Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101.
Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME) is held at Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101.
General admission tickets to Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME) are $40-$50. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME) with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Portland Craft Beer Festival (ME)! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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