Taste the North will have over 100 different beers, wines and ciders to taste!

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What Your Friends Think of Your VIP Status at Taste the North:

Your friends are smart: You like your friends because they plan ahead and know a great deal when they see one. VIP status is the way to go with an extra hour to drink beer and enjoy samples!

What are friends for? VIP tickets make for a special surprise or gift for someone who’s there for you. Take your bestie out for an event filled afternoon.

That’s why you hang out: It’s the fun times you’ll have with your buddies at Taste the North as a VIP – those are the times you’ll always remember.

Extra hour for VIPs: Free food, free T-shirt, first in line with all the cool people you hang out with. Now that is the way to enjoy the finest beers, wines, ciders and food in Maine.

Make a new BFF: Taste the North is a place to meet new friends that last a life time. You might end up with a whole new group to add to your northern Maine adventures.

Click here to buy VIP tickets now! Eat free for the extra hour & get a free T-shirt too! Your VIP access gives you an extra hour to drink beer and enjoy samples from our each of the featured restaurants. Get a group together with family and friends and make it an awesome time. Only $55 each!

Taste the North is bigger and better than a beer fest with great drinks and amazing food!

Taste the North Featured Restaurants:

THE ELM TREE DINER: They’ve been serving home style food in Houlton since 1947. With a long tradition in Northern Maine, they make delectable food and fresh baked pastries, squares and cakes.

GOVERNOR'S RESTAURANT & BAKERY: A tradition in Presque Isle for family & friends all over Aroostook County, Maine. Try their entrees and baked goods at Taste The North.

IGA: Your local grocery store with friendly service, fresh groceries and convenient locations in Star City, Hillside and Mars Hill. Try their burgers at Taste The North.

WINNIE'S RESTAURANT & DAIRY BAR: Visit them on Parsons Street in Presque Isle with family & friends. Sample their fried clams at Taste the North.

Taste The North Featured Brewers & Wineries:

FLIGHT DECK BREWING: Featuring their award winning craft beer! Try it in Presque Isle and visit the Brewery & Tasting Room on Brunswick's Landing

FIRST MILE BREWING CO.Brewing a wide range of beers with "something for everyone." Visit their tasting room and hang out in the tap room on Route 1 in Fort Kent.

BAXTER BREWING COMPANY: Located in Lewiston, Baxter Brewing Company was the first brewery in New England to can all its beer. Plus, they make a beer for every season!

BIGELOW BREWING COMPANY: Using local ingredients to make the best local beer. Meet the crew at Taste the North and visit them in Skowhegan.

HIDDEN SPRING WINERY: Spend time with them at Taste the North and try their unique wines. Make sure you visit them in Hodgdon.

YOUNITY WINERY & VINEYARDS: Check them out at the their tasting room in Unity, Maine & enjoy their Maine wines at Taste the North.

Live Art Battle:

In the center of the Forum from 6-7 pm at Taste the North, April 21st, Presque Isle Forum.

Here’s how it works: 8-10 local artists will create their best work with a Maine theme. People can feel free to move around the easels and watch different techniques and the creative process.

Wintergreen Arts Center will sell $1 tickets for people to vote for the people’s choice award.

There is a live auction after the art battle. Take home your favorite piece for the right price. Proceeds from the tickets and auction go to support the Wintergreen Arts Center.

Live Music:

COMMON CROSSING will be jamming all day!

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Safe Driving sponsored by Ryan Madore State Farm

VIP sponsored by Dunn Furniture

Beer Glasses sponsored by Impact Auto Body & Rathbun Lumber

Photo Booth sponsored by Richardson's

Presenting sponsorWireless Zone of Maine

Presenting sponsor: Northern Maine Brewing Company

Live Art Battle sponsor: North Country Auto

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