# Moxie Festival: Maine’s Bitter Sweet Tradition | Portland Maine News

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Published: 2026-07-11T03:10:06+00:00
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Moxie’s got a wild history and a cult following — since 1876, this bitter-sweet herbal soda has been Maine’s official soft drink. This weekend, the 42nd annual Moxie Festival in Lisbon, Maine, kicks off with a five-k race, parade, whoopie pie contest, and even a Moxie chugging showdown featuring last year’s champ, Eric “Badlands” Booker. Locals like Girard Leblond, who remembers mixing it with ice cream as a kid, are all in on the nostalgia. The festival wraps up Sunday with a car show and live music — it’s not just about the drink, it’s a full-blown celebration of Maine’s quirky, enduring tradition. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a78495721abd4697

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