DIRECTIONS TO PORTLAND EXPO

From Northern Maine

• Follow Interstate 295 into Portland.
• Take Exit 5a off Interstate 295 (Congress St.).
• Take a right at the bottom of the ramp at light. Take another right at next intersection (Route 22 east / Congress St.). Congress St. is a one way street at that point.
• Get in the left lane and take a left at the first traffic light (St. John St.).
• Get in the right lane and take a right at the next traffic light (Park Avenue).
• Hadlock Field will be on your left. Just past Hadlock Field is the Portland Exposition Building at the top of the hill.
• There is a parking lot between the Portland Expo and the Portland Ice Arena, with another lot at the rear of that lot, towards Fitzpatrick Stadium. Parking for the event fills up fast and there is usually an event at the Stadium the day of the beer festival.
• Our advice: park there early or seek alternate parking.
  

From Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Southern Maine

• Follow Interstate 95 into Maine. Take Exit 44 off Interstate 95 (Interstate 295).
• Follow Interstate 295 into Portland. Take Exit 5 off Interstate 295 (Congress St.).
• Follow signs for Route 22 east (Congress St). Congress St. is a one way street at that point.
• Get in the left lane and take a left at the first traffic light (St. John St.).
• Get in the right lane and take a right at the next traffic light (Park Avenue). Hadlock Field will be on your left.
• Just past Hadlock Field is the Portland Exposition Building at the top of the hill.
• There is a parking lot between the Portland Expo and the Portland Ice Arena, with another lot at the rear of that lot, towards Fitzpatrick Stadium.Parking for the event fills up fast and there is usually an event at the Stadium the day of the beer festival.
• Our advice: park there early or seek alternate parking.

• Follow Route 302 into Portland. Immediately after the intersection with Interstate 295, take a right through Deering Oaks Park.
• At the next traffic light after the park, take a right onto Park Avenue.
• Continue on Park Avenue through the next 2 traffic lights.
• At the next blinking light, the Portland Exposition Building will be on the right.
• There is a parking lot between the Portland Expo and the Portland Ice Arena, with another lot at the rear of that lot,
  towards Fitzpatrick Stadium.
• Parking for the event fills up fast and there is usually an event at the Stadium the day of the beer festival.
• Our advice: park there early or seek alternate parking.
  

FESTIVAL ACCOMIDATIONS INFORMATION

1050 Westbrook Street Portland, ME 04102 Phone: 1-800-753-8767 www.embassysuitesportland.com

The Embassy is all 2 room suite property that includes a full American breakfast each morning from 6:30am to 10:00am. The Embassy is offering a Special “Maine Brewers Festival” rate of $99.00. This rate can be booked by calling 1-800-Embassy or calling the hotel directly at 207-775-2200. Please mention the “Maine Brewers Festival” in order to receive the $119.00 rate. Please note that these rooms sell out fast. We suggest making reservation early to insure your room.

To get from the hotel to the Festival at the Portland Exposition Building, there are several options available to you. The Embassy Suites Hotel offers a free Shuttle Service (based on availability) that will not only take you to and pick you up from the Festival, but also the Maine Mall area and the Portland International Jetport.

Event Shuttle Service: Shuttle service to and from the event will be available on the hour. For more information contact the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Hotel directions from the South

• From I-95 northbound, take exit 46.
• Take a right at the lights.
• Go straight through the next set of lights then straight through the next stop sign, the hotel will be on the right.

Hotel directions from the North

• From I-95 southbound, take exit 46.
• Take a right at the lights.
• Go straight through the next two sets of set of lights then straight through the next stop sign, the hotel will be on the right.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Portland 340 Park Avenue Portland, ME 04102 Phone: (207)871-0611 Fax: (207)871-8243 The La Quinta Inn & Suites Portland is located in the heart of Portland's Ball Park District, near several popular attractions including the Portland Expo, Merrill Auditorium, Cumberland County Civic Center, and Portland Stage Company. Take advantage of the hotel's complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the Portland Jetport and other local venues (4:30am-10pm). Features such as free high-speed Internet access, a delicious complimentary continental breakfast, and sparkling outdoor pool will make your stay even more enjoyable. In addition to free high-speed Internet access, each spacious room includes a well-lit work desk, pay-per-view movies, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron w/ironing board, and more. Coin-operated guest laundry facilities, same-day dry cleaning service, and 24-hour copy/fax services are also available. Please call La Quinta at 207-871-0611to inquire about rates and room availability for the Maine Brewers Festival. Directions to the hotel: I-295 to Exit 6A. Turn right off ramp onto Forest Avenue (stay in right hand lane). Go through first light and bear right onto State Street. At first traffic light take a right onto Park Avenue At third traffic light get in left hand lane. Proceed through light. Hotel will be immediate left driveway after driving underneath the overpass.