Tuesday – It’s the opening day for Cuties, the new all-day bar located at 46 Market Street.
Thursday – The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is holding a film screening and panel discussion about the ongoing efforts to restore alewives to the Presumpscot River.
April 16 – Hospitality Maine is holding their annual conference for professionals who work in the restaurant and hotel industries. Mrs Gee Free Living and Gather are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner.
April 19 – It’s the first day of the 2025 Deering Oaks farmers’ market. The market will take place Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 am – 1 pm through November 26th. Absolem will be in Portland for a cider tap takeover at Anoche. The event will include the release of a collaboration cider called Last Night made with foraged apples from Portland, Bethel, Lovell, and Oxford. Vagabundo is holding a pop-up at Lambs in South Portland.
April 25 – May 4 – Maine Seaweed Week is taking place. The program includes a one day seaweed festival at GMRI on the 26th.
April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook. The 2nd Annual Chowderfest is taking place.
April 28 – Chef Nikhil Naiker from Nimki in Providence will be at Bar Futo for a collaboration dinner.
May 10/11 – The Taste of Nations Food Festival is taking place. Vendors will include Amira Cuisine, Battambang Bistro, Cambodia’s Best, Eduardo’s Brazilian Grill One, Flores Restaurant, Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs, Hellenic Kitchen, La Gallera, Niyat Catering, Yardie Ting, and Young Nonna. Tickets are now available.
May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.
May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.
May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.
June 13/14 – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.
June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.
June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.
June 28/29 – The Maine Oyster Festival is taking place in Freeport.
September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.
September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.
October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.
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