Tuesday – Cherie will be holding a pop-up at Hunt and Alpine. Senza will be holding a gluten-free pop-up (menu) at Jing Yan; reservations are available on Resy.
Thursday – Twelve is holding their annual Harvest Dinner.
Saturday – Khmer Maine is holding a Cambodian Market at Fork Food Lab.
October 28 – Luncheonette is holding a (sold out) reprise of their Korean dinner. Here’s a look at their first Korean dinner earlier this month.
October 30 – November 1 – Harvest on the Harbor
October 30 – The Maine Pour is an event highlights Maine made spirits.
October 31 – The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition is taking place as is the From the Sea seafood event and oyster shucking competition. Participating in this year’s competition are Christian Bassett from Union, Thomas Barthelme from Finestkind, Ryan Hickman from The Knotted Apron, Ramiz Jasic from Sea Glass, Wes Philbrick from Clay Hill Farm, Wilson Rothschild and Al Zoni from Ocotillo and Terlingua, Hannah Ryder from Twelve, Ralph Smith from Mine Oyster, and culinary arts students from SMCC.
November 1 – The Maine OysterFest is taking place.
October 31 – November 2 – The Black Point Inn is holding an Epicurean Weekend focused on Nordic and Alpine cuisine.
November 1 – The Maine Fermentation Festival is taking place in Waterville.
November 1-9 – 207 Beer Week is taking place at breweries across the state.
November 10-16 – Brunswick Wine Week is taking place.
November 21 – The deadline to submit a recommendation to the James Beard Foundation for the 2026 Awards.
November 26 – The last day of the outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market in Deering Oaks Park.
December 6 – The first day of the indoor Portland Farmers’ Market at Stevens Square Community Center (631 Stevens Ave).
March 6 – The Maine Craft Brew Summit is taking place.
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