Thursday, October 2, 2025
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy Stars & Stripes' signature beers and help raise money for Maine veterans! Guests will also enjoy live music performed by The Dapper Gents and food from Smokin' Phil's Belly Bustin' BBQ!
Tickets will be sold at the door, if available.
Individual Ticket | $15
Veteran Ticket | $10
If you cannot attend the event but would still like to donate click here!
Stars & Stripes Brewing, a craft brewery in Freeport opened its doors on Sunday, November 11, 2018 - Veterans Day. Their taproom serves as a hub to welcome, honor, and support our brave veterans and military families. All are welcome!
They believe that not all wounds are visible, and understand first-hand the often difficult transition from military life into civilian life.
"Enjoy your beer, that's an order."
Smokin' Phil's Belly Bustin BBQ is a mobile pit-smoked concession specializing in BBQ brisket, pulled pork, chicken, sausage, and all the fixin's All of our fresh meats are cooked in a custom-built wood fire offset smoker. Low and slow is the method to get the most tender and delicious smoked meat. You will notice the pink smoke ring that defines real pit-smoked BBQ.
The Dapper Gents are a Maine based four-piece folk-rock band with killer harmonies and filthy cello solos.
The band formed when lead singer, Jacob McCurdy was asked to take his solo act to the upstairs stage at Bull Feeney’s. Current members are McCurdy on vocals/guitar, Danny Rand on cello, Stuart Gurley on upright bass, and Chas Lester on drums/vocals. They enjoy putting their own twist pop rock folk from the likes of Mumford and Sons, The Pixies, The Lumineers, and Alabama Shakes.
Show your support for Maine's veterans and consider sponsoring this year’s event.
As a sponsor of Operation: Brew & ‘Que, you’ll have a unique opportunity to align your business and support VOA in its work to serve the people of Maine and help improve the lives of Maine's veterans.
For more information or to reserve your sponsorship, contact Erica Koch at erica.koch@voanne.org or 207-373-1140 x206.
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