Maine’s premier annual smart growth summit attracts leaders from across sectors and across the state to share experiences, build knowledge, and create connections. The all-day event features success stories and replicable models through interactive morning tours and workshops nested in the host community followed by relevant and engaging smart growth sessions with experts in the afternoon.

A grand tasting event featuring the varied ingredients and styles of cooking found in Maine, along with beer and wine samples. Each notable Maine chef will feature a local ingredient in an exclusive preparation. Participating chefs so far are from the following chefs and restaurants: Andrew Chadwick | Inn at the Sea, Karl Deuben and Bill Leavy | East Ender, Melissa Bouchard | DiMillo’s, German Lucarelli | Ports of Italy, Troy Mains | Harraseeket Inn, Chef Nick Krukkala and more to be announced.

This year’s theme: Motivate. Take action. There’s no room for complacency – only possibilities. Instigate!

The Mitchell Institute Gala is a celebration of Mitchell Scholars and the Mitchell Institute’s mission!

Four beautiful, badass women are reimagined as the heroes of the French Revolution in this passionate and provocative new girl-powered comedy. Think Tina Fey and gal pals in big wigs and corsets! Witty and wise, imaginative and inspiring, watch these women turn HIS-tory into HER-story!

Notable judges and attendees will taste, sip and vote to name this year’s Maine Lobster Chef of the Year in a professionally judged competition along with the People’s Choice vote. Competing for the title will be Isaac Aldrich | Sebasco Harbor Resort, Stephen Richards | Boothbay Harbor Inn, Melissa Bouchard | DiMillo’s, Bo Byrne | Tiqa, Andy & Gerry | Highroller Lobster Co., the winner of the Boothbay Claw Down and more to be announced.

This fun, boozy event features sips of spirits from members of Maine Craft Distiller’s Guild. Four tasting bars will be set up with custom food pairings: brown goods and bacon, vodka and veggies, gin and smoked seafood, and more paired with barbeque.

Come see thousands of Jack-O-Lanterns and have a day filled with family fun, kids games, pumpkin carving, great tunes, face painting, a costume parade and much more!

A one-stop taste and sipping experience to explore the varied food and drink in Maine where guests walk table to table to try and buy tasty treats and sips from local makers and epicurean purveyors.

New this year – a self-guided tour of food and drink spots in Portland including tasting rooms, bars, retail spots and restaurants. This event marks the finale of the nearly week-long festival with a sample bite or glass at each location.