Harvest on the Harbor

Harvest on the Harbor Since 2007, we’ve brought together chefs, distillers, brewers, farmers, and makers to showcase the flavors that make Maine delicious.

Oct 30, 31 and Nov 1— Events: Maine Pour | Lobster Chef of the Year | From the Sea | OysterFest | harvestontheharbor.com HarvestontheHarbor.com | Portland, Maine's Annual Fall Food & Drink Celebration. We are all about celebrating our local food and drink culture in Maine - and showcasing what we do to those from away. Under new ownership since 2016. Thanks to our founding partners at Portland.

11/06/2025

🦪💃 Maine OysterFest 2025 kicked off with a splash of history… and a little sea-spray on our dancing shoes. We set a world record for the most oyster growers dancing together in one place.

Thanks, Johnny Bivalve, for making it happen. Thanks to all the growers! It goes down as one of the funnest HOTH + events ever! 🦪💃

🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors and partners! 🙏Your generous support helped make Harvest on the Harbo...
11/02/2025

🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors and partners! 🙏

Your generous support helped make Harvest on the Harbor — October 30 through November 1, 2025 — a remarkable celebration of Maine’s culinary spirit. From seafood to spirits, from makers to music, the weekend would not have been possible without you.

Special thanks to organizations like , and for championing Maine-made excellence.

🎉🔥 🏆 Maine has spoken — and so have the pros!The 2025 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year:Chef Thomas Barthelmes Dish: Lobste...
11/01/2025

🎉🔥 🏆 Maine has spoken — and so have the pros!
The 2025 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year:
Chef Thomas Barthelmes
Dish: Lobster Custard + XO sauce + ginger + crispy tempura 😍
Unanimous judge's decision. Pure magic.

The 2025 People’s Choice Winner:
Culinary Arts Program 🎓✨
Future chefs, BIG flavor: Chefs Bo Byrne and Tony Poulin with students Emma Hajdasz & Joanna Rivera
Dish: Vanilla-Butter Poached Lobster + sweet corn + crispy croquette. Their win underscores the bright future of Maine hospitality and the mission at the heart of Harvest on the Harbor

These chefs showed UP for Maine lobster. Our hearts (and plates) are full.
🏆 Clay Hill Farm — Chef Wesley Philbrick
🏆 Finestkind — Chef Thomas Barthelmes
🏆 The Knotted Apron — Chef Ryan Hickman
🏆 Mine Oysters — Chef Ralph Smith
🏆 Ocotillo / Terlingua — Chefs Wilson Rothschild & Al Zoni
🏆 Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea — Chef Ramiz Jasic
🏆Southern Maine Community College Culinary Arts Program — Chefs Bo Byrne and Tony Poulin with SMCC CA students Emma Hajdasz & Joanna Rivera
🏆 Taj Indian Cuisine — Chefs Hema Latha Guntaka & Sai Kumar R. Guntaka
🏆 Twelve — Chef Hannah Ryder
🏆 Union at The Press Hotel — Chef Christian Bassett

Thank you chefs and THANK YOU guests of this extra special event. 🦞❤️

Oyster devotees — Today's the day! Join us for Maine OysterFest (two sessions: 1:30–3:00 PM & 3:00–4:30 PM). Each ticket...
11/01/2025

Oyster devotees — Today's the day! Join us for Maine OysterFest (two sessions: 1:30–3:00 PM & 3:00–4:30 PM). Each ticket includes 18 raw oysters and drinks. VIP includes an oyster from every farm, that’s 30+! Plus early entry. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — head to harvestontheharbor.com to secure your spot!

🦪✨ OysterFest Style Alert! ✨🦪To all the oyster superfans joining either of today's OysterFest sessions (1:30 and 3) — it...
11/01/2025

🦪✨ OysterFest Style Alert! ✨🦪
To all the oyster superfans joining either of today's OysterFest sessions (1:30 and 3) — it’s time to dress to impress… the oysters.

Think:
👻 Halloween-ish costumes - eg, that's Johnny Bivalve as Madhatter
🦪 Tees from your favorite oyster farms
👖 Pants embroidered with oysters — yes, this exists, and yes, we salute you
🎩 Pearls, stripes, maritime chic…bonus points for shuck-tacular creativity

No pressure! Come dressed for the party and the weather. If you need to shed some layers, we have coat racks in the lobby, where security checks IDs and keeps an eye on everything. We look forward to seeing you at 170 Anderson Street in East Bayside.

Let the shell-ebration begin! 🥂🌊🦪

🍂🎃 Happy (blustery!) Halloween, friends!Thank you to all of our guests for the fun last night at the Maine Pour X From t...
10/31/2025

🍂🎃 Happy (blustery!) Halloween, friends!

Thank you to all of our guests for the fun last night at the Maine Pour X From the Sea, and today, at the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year. We cannot thank you enough for supporting Harvest on the Harbor! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. Be safe out there. 👻💨

And oyster lovers (🦪 )tickets are still available for both OysterFest sessions tomorrow at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM!

Find us at 📍 170 Anderson St, Portland (East Bayside).

💻 Find tickets on harvestontheharbor.com or at the door.

Cheers!

🎃 Happy Halloween from Harvest on the Harbor! 🌊✨We’re celebrating the sweetest day of the year right in the middle of al...
10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Harvest on the Harbor! 🌊✨

We’re celebrating the sweetest day of the year right in the middle of all the Maine-made magic. Stop by for local spirits, incredible seafood, and treats from our favorite makers — no tricks here, just the best flavors of the coast. 🍸🦪🍫

The weekend’s just getting started — join us as Harvest on the Harbor continues through November 1!

10/30/2025

🌊🍸 Reminder that all Harvest on the Harbor Events are at our new home. That includes tonight's Maine Pour x From The Sea. 📍 170 Anderson St, Portland 📍

If you're not yet ticketed, there's time. Hit the site and get set up!

🌊🍸 Reminder: The Maine Pour x From The Sea is at our new East Bayside location tonight!📍 170 Anderson St, Portland. All ...
10/30/2025

🌊🍸 Reminder: The Maine Pour x From The Sea is at our new East Bayside location tonight!
📍 170 Anderson St, Portland.

All Harvest on the Harbor events are happening here, our new home.

💡If you're not ticketed, hit the site and get set up! 🔥

https://harvestontheharbor.com

Tonight's the night! Dive into Maine’s culinary coast! 🌊✨ Sample local gins, rums, and vodkas, savor fresh seafood, and ...
10/30/2025

Tonight's the night! Dive into Maine’s culinary coast! 🌊✨ Sample local gins, rums, and vodkas, savor fresh seafood, and cheer on the state’s top shuckers at The Maine Pour + From The Sea—an opening night celebration of bold flavors and hometown spirit. Don’t forget to end on a sweet note with decadent treats from 🍫

🦞 Before you head out for Halloween fun on Friday, join us for one of Maine’s tastiest traditions — The Maine Lobster Ch...
10/29/2025

🦞 Before you head out for Halloween fun on Friday, join us for one of Maine’s tastiest traditions — The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition! 🎃✨

Doors open at 12:30 PM for an afternoon of incredible lobster creations from some of Maine’s top chefs, paired with wines from Blue Lobster Urban Winery, Après seltzer, and spirits from Hendrick’s, Monkey Shoulder, and Ketel One.

Graze, mingle, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award while our judges crown this year’s champion. Proudly presented in partnership with Shuck’s Maine Lobster and Whitecap International Seafood Exporters.

Come hungry — and start your Halloween with the best flavors Maine has to offer. 🍽️🌊

🎒 What’s in your Harvest on the Harbor kit?✅ Appetite✅ Curiosity✅ Dancing shoes✅ A plan to taste everything Maine has to...
10/28/2025

🎒 What’s in your Harvest on the Harbor kit?
✅ Appetite
✅ Curiosity
✅ Dancing shoes
✅ A plan to taste everything Maine has to offer

We’ll see you soon by the harbor! 🍂🦞

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