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Food Events in Maine
PORTopera Dinner Dance and Auction -- Portland
May 9, 2008
PORTopera will host is annual dinner dance and auction, an evening of Romance and Revelry in Fair Verona, celebrating PORTopera’s 2008 mainstage production of Roméo et Juliette. The night begins with a sumptuous northern Italian dinner – from thematic Italian Wedding Soup to Saltimbocca Chicken and Shrimp Scampi in Lemon Caper Sauce – finished with a Warm Chocolate Lava Cake served with fresh whipped cream. The Bob Charest band will play for dinner and dancing. Auctioneer John Locke will again try to break all previous records for bids on donated auction items and adventures. Location: Portland Marriott. Cost: $125. Information and tickets: 207-879-7678. |
Strawberry Festival-- South Berwick
June 28, 2008
This yearly event is filled with entertainment, food, artisans and strawberry shortcake. Location: South Berwick. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Information: 207-384-2882 or visit www.southberwickstrawberryfestival.com |
Seafood Festival --Bar Harbor
July 4, 2008
Enjoy lobster, mussels, corn, strawberry shortcake and more. Location: Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Street. Times: 11 a.m. Information: 207-288-5103 or visit www.mdirotary.org. |
Strawberry Festival -- Rangeley
July 10, 2008
Crafts, strawberries, and pie sales. Location: Oquossoc Park, Rangeley. Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Information: 207-864-2392 or visit www.rangeleymaine.com. |
Maine Lobster Festival -- Rockland
July 30, 2008 to August 3, 2008
Along with tons of Maine lobsters, this world-famous New England summer event features maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade, and much more. Location: Harbor Park. Times: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 207-596-0376 or visit www.mainelobsterfestival.com. |
Blueberry Festival -- Wilton
August 1, 2008 to August 2, 2008
August 1, 2008 to August 2, 2008
The festival will have a blueberry pancake breakfast, fireworks, and more. This year there will be an antique tractor pull and many new activities. Location: Main Street. Information: 207-778-4726 or visit www.route2.com/wbf.htm. |
Taste of Greater Waterville
August 6, 2008
The intimate dining experience under the stars is sure to be a great time for all. Restaurants serve meals a la carte style in Waterville's downtown area. Location: Downtown Waterville. Time: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Information: 207-873-3315 or visit info@midmainechamber.com. www.midmainechamber.com. |
Wild Blueberry Festival -- Machias
August 12, 2008 to August 17, 2008
A celebration of the blueberry harvest that lasts all weekend long and offers a real old-fashioned good time. A children's parade, a fish fry, a homemade blueberry pancake breakfast, arts & craft show and more. Location: Downtown Machias. Information: 207-255-6665 or visit www.machiasblueberry.com. |
Blueberry Festival -- Rangely
August 21, 2008
At this festival, there will be jams, muffins, pies, gifts and crafts. There will also be special entertainment for the children. Location: Rangeley. Times: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 207-864-2283 or visit www.rangeleymaine.com. |
Garlic Festival – Southwest Harbor
September 13, 2008
Fresh baked garlic, other garlic infused delicacies and smoked fish and meat will be offered by other area chefs. There will be wine tastings and a beer garden with selections from around the world. Live music from blues, folk and rock bands will fill the grounds, and garlic lovers can learn growing secrets from local farmers. Location: Smugglers Den Campground, 20 Main Street / Route 102. Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Rain date is September 14. Information: 207-288-0269 or visit www.nostrano.com/garlic.html. |
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