Tuesday – Leda (instagram) is having a launch party for their cafe at Salud in East Bayside. Owner Naomi Hall, co-owner of the former Omi’s coffee shop, is launching Leda—stay tuned for an official opening day. In addition to serving coffee, snacks and smoothies, Leda will also offer drop-in childcare “providing caregivers a chance to relax, recharge, or enjoy a fitness class while their little ones have fun in a supervised play space.” Also, Cuties is starting their daytime hours opening at 8 am.
Wednesday – It’s the opening day of Benny’s.
Thursday – Mrs Gee Free Living and Sur Lie are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner. Browne Trading is holding a sparkling wine and caviar tasting.
Saturday – The new Nordic candy store at 119 Cumberland Ave, Sodt (instagram), is scheduled to launch at noon. The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport. Camden Famous is cohosting a Spring Market featuring 20 bakers, restaurants and other food producers.
Sunday – Taj, Boda, Thanh Thanh 2, Mi Sen, and Pulutan are producing a 5-course dinner at Crispy Gai in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.
May 22 – Allagash is hosting an event to support Farmers for Food Equity. The event, Let’s Spring into Action, is a tasting event where attendees can try oyster, beer, sausages and other Maine produced foods. Farmers for Food Equity supports local farms by purchasing produce that might otherwise go unharvested and redirect that food to organizations like Good Shepherd Food Bank or Preble Street.
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 – Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.
November 1-9 – 207 Beer Week is taking place.
November 10-16 – Brunswick Wine Week is taking place.