This Week’s Events: Loire Tasting, Greek Festival, Strawberry Festival, Taste of the Nation

Tuesday — Wine Wise is running a sparkling wine crawl on Wharf Street, and Devenish Wine and Caiola’s are teaming up to offer a tasting of wines from the Loire paired with food pairing prepared by chef Abby Harmon.

WednesdayHavana South is holding their monthly wine club, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.

Thursday — Aurora Provisions is holding a Portuguese wine tasting, it’s the opening day of the Greek Heritage Festival and the Great Lost Bear is showcasing brews from Clown Shoes brewery in Massachusetts.

Friday — Allagash is holding a Victoria Ale Premiere Party at the Victoria Mansion, and it’s the 2nd day of the Greek Heritage Festival at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church on Pleasant Street.

Saturday — the 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival, the 3rd Annual Lobsterfest, and the 7th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival are taking place, Standard Baking is offering tours of their bakery on Commercial Street, it’s the last day of the Greek Heritage Festival, and the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.

Sunday — the 6th Annual Taste of the Nation is taking place at SMCC. Taste of the Nation raises funds for Share Our Strength to fight hunger in Maine—tickets are available online.

For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.

If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.

2 comments on “This Week’s Events: Loire Tasting, Greek Festival, Strawberry Festival, Taste of the Nation

  1. Did you hear about the Allagash Victoria Ale release party at Victoria Mansion Friday night? I’m going to go check that out.

  2. Thanks Kate. I hadn’t heard about it but it’s now on the calendar and this post.

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