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Food Events in Maine
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Open Creamery Day -- statewide, ME
October 10, 2010
As the hardwood foliage bursts into a blaze of colors on Columbus Day weekend, take in the spectacular sights and come taste some award winning cheese during the Maine Cheese Guild’s annual Open Creamery Day. Visit many of Maine’s cheese makers in their creameries, meet the animals, and learn the stories behind Maine’s more than 150 artisan cheese varieties. For locations and information, call 207-323-2664 or visit www.mainecheeseguild.org. |
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Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off -- Bethel, ME
September 18, 2010
This old-fashioned fun fall festival includes an arts and crafts fair, "chowdah" cook-off, apple pie contest, demonstrations, hiking, biking, canoeing, chain saw carving, apple picking, farmers market, plenty of food, guided and self-guided bike tours and more. Location: Bethel Town Common, Broad Street. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: free admission; chowder and pie samples require fees. Information: 207-824-2282 or visit www.bethelmaine.com. |
Garlic Festival -- Southwest Harbor, ME
September 18, 2010
Enjoy garlic delicacies, smoked meats, beer and wine, as well as live music by local artists, talented canines and a dog biscuit recipe competition. Proceeds to benefit the Ark Animal Shelter. Location: Smugglers Den Campground, route 102. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Times and Cost TBA. Information: 207-288-0269 or visit www.nostrano.com. |
Foliage, Food and Wine Festival – Blue Hill, ME
October 14, 2010 to October 17, 2010
Don't miss the wine dinners at local restaurants, an artisan chocolate making class, traditional lobster bake, and the Taste of the Peninsula event showcasing the best of local chefs and food producers. Events include Omlets for Omnivores at the the Breakfast Shed in Brooksville followed by a guided hike in Holbrook Island Sanctuary; a wine dinner at the Blue Hill Inn; Artisan Chocolate Making class at the Blue Hill Inn; a traditional lobster bake at Barncastle; a wine dinner at Arborvine; A Taste of the Peninsula at Mainescape Garden Center. Location: various locations on the Blue Hill peninsula.
Information: 207-374-3242 or visit www.bluehillpeninsula.org/ |
Harvest on the Harbor -- Portland, ME
October 21, 2010 to October 23, 2010
Harvest on the Harbor, Maine's food and wine experience, will take place on along Portland's picturesque waterfront. This year’s event features the Ultimate Seafood Splash, a pristine spread of environmentally sustainable seafood samplings and savory wines, and The Perfect Pairing, an epicurean affair featuring gourmet hors d'oeuvres, paired with the perfect pours. Guests also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the highly popular Grand Tasting on the Harbor and the Lobster Chef of the Year Competition. Location: Ocean Gateway, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier. Time: Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 6 - 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 2:30 p.m. and 4 - 6:30 p.m. Cost: $35 - $65 per session. Information: visit www.harvestontheharbor.com. |
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