Let’s hope the sun begins to shine in Maine with the beginning of a new summer month! Rain, rain, go away. There are several events, as always, to take in and enjoy all over the state. If you have something you’d like to add to our July events calendar, please forward it to blog@mainefoodandlifestyle.com
Barbara Ernst Prey Print Show, Blue Water Fine Arts, Port Clyde July 3-5 10am-5pm
Prey was appointed this year by President Obama to the National Council on the Arts, the advisory board for the National Endowment for the Arts. FMI: 372.8087
July 4th- Independence Day 2009
For a complete listing of events happening around the state, including parades and fireworks, check here.
Radiance Arts & Culture Fest Portland July 4
The Radiance Arts & Culture Fest is a block party-style convergence celebrating summer, independence, and sustainability. The festival will offer an exciting blend of music & dance, hand-made artistry and crafted goods with a focus on the Portland arts and music community. Locally produced art & retail goods to be raffled throughout the day. Location: Lincoln Park, 356 Congress Street. Time: 2 p.m. to sunset. Cost: Free. Information: http://evolve2advance.com/radiancefest.html
Cellar Door Vineyard Pairs with Ann Marie’s Kitchen, Lincolnville July 5 12-3pm
Come sample Ann Marie’s local sauces. www.mainewine.com
North Atlantic Blues Festival- Public Landing, Rockland July 11-12
FMI: www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com
Maine Chefs Tasting at the Vineyard, Cellardoor, Lincolnville July 12 12-3pm
Try the local products of Maine Chefs at the Vineyard.? www.mainewine.com
Maine Celtic Celebration Belfast July 17-19
The mission of the Maine Celtic Celebration is to renew the rich Celtic history, culture and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. Location: On the Waterfront of Belfast.Time: All Day. Cost: Donation. Information: 207-338-2692
44th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival July 17-19
The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate our 44 years of Village Tradition! Experience the flavor of Yarmouth’s community and history. www.clamfestival.com
Mollyockett Day Festival, Parade, and Fireworks Bethel July 18
Mollyockett Day is an annual community festival sponsored by the Mahoosuc Arts Council. Held on the historic Bethel Common, Mollyockett Day has drawn thousands of people of all ages, tastes and interests since 1960. This mountain village festival – named after a legendary Native American princess – features the annual ARTirondack Auction, a parade with a different theme each year, a competitive road race, live entertainment, a frog jumping contest, fireworks at dusk and much more. Location: Bethel Common. Information: 207-824-3575 or visit www.mahoosucarts.org.
Maine’s Vegetarian Food Festival, Portland July 18 11-3pm
Now in its fifth year, Maine’s Vegetarian Food Festival celebrates
plant-based foods and a healthy lifestyle. The free festival includes
food food, exhibitors, workshops, cooking demos, kids activities and a
raffle. Exhibitors include Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro, Silly’s
Restaurant, GRO Cafe, Pepper Club, Bard Coffee, 13th Cookie, Maine
Coast Sea Vegetables, Whole Foods Market, Vega (Sequel Naturals),
Follow Your Heart, Kiss My Face, Sun & Earth, Robert’s American
Gourmet, Manitoba Harvest, V-dog, and Wildwood Organics. www.maineanimalcoalition.org
Sunday Sails Jazz Brunch July 19 10am-12:30pm
Enjoy a fresh start to your Sunday morning aboard one of Portland Schooner Company’s two historic windjammers, Wendameen or Bagheera. Brunch is served on one of these classic vessels while you sail amongst the islands of Casco Bay listening to a live jazz band set. Savor homemade quiches, fresh fruits and berries, croissants, and breakfast pastries. The sail lasts 2 1/2 hours, just enough time to forget about your cares as you take in Maine’s magnificent coastline. FMI: 207.766.2500 www.portlandschooner.com
Lani Temple, Megunticook Market Food and Wine Pairing, Lincolnville July 19 12-3pm
Sample tasty treats paired with Cellardoor Wines. www.mainewine.com
“Food, Inc.” Movie and Panel Discussion, Strand Theatre, Rockland July 19 3pm
Check out the buzz surrounding the film shedding light on the inner workings of the food industry. Local foodies Merrill Williams of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine, Melissa Kelly of Primo, Cheryl Denz of Terra Optima Farm, and Glen Libby of Midcoast Fishermen’s Association will lead a panel discussion following the film, moderated by food writer and historian Nancy Harmon-Jenkins. FMI: 594.0070
Cellardoor Vineyard Beginner’s Winemaking Class, Lincolnville July 23 5:30-9pm
Learn the art of transforming grapes into wine! www.mainewine.com
Lewiston Root Cellar’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off July 25 1-4pm
89 Birch Street location. The event will also feature live music, dancing, various exhibitions, as well as children’s games and activities.
Wine Seller, Rockland July 25 3-6pm
The Wine Seller on Tillson Ave. in Rockland will be hosting a Spanish-only wine tasting not to be missed!
Longfellow Creamery Cheese and Wine Pairing, Cellardoor Vineyard, Lincolnville July 26 12-3pm Enjoy locally made cheeses with Cellardoor Wines. www.mainewine.com
Saltwater Farm Cooking Class, Lincolnville July 28 1-3pm
Learn how to make chowders and Penobscot Bay Bouillabaisse.This class explores the variations on traditional chowders, bisques, and bouillabaisses. Tackle a Penobscot Bay Bouillabaisse, made with clams, shrimp,mussels, codfish,fennel, saffron and garlic aioli toast.Then make a simple Clam Chowder, made with fresh corn, bacon, red skinned potatoes and fresh herbs. Lastly, make a rich and delicious Lobster Bisque, made with sherry and a touch of tarragon. www.saltwaterfarm.com
Cellardoor Vineyard Blueberry Hike, Rake, and Bake Cooking Class July 29, 9:00 – 12ish
Join Cellardoor for a hike to a local blueberry field to rake blueberries, then return to the vineyard kitchen for a hands-on cooking class taught by Lani Temple, owner of Megunticook Market in Camden. During the class, you will learn how to select, clean, and prepare your freshly picked blueberries for cooking, baking, and freezing. A wine pairing will accompany each course of samples cooked. Reservations are required for each class. Please call Cellardoor Vineyard at 763-4478.
62nd Annual Maine Lobster Festival Harbor Park, Rockland July 29-August 2
Traditional Maine food festival featuring art and craft tents, rides, games, Sea Goddess coronation, music, parade, and lots of Maine lobster and plenty of other great Maine seafood.
Barbara Ernst Prey Book Signing at Maine Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta July 29, noon-2pm
Prey will sign copies of her latest book, Nocturnes: Meditations on the Environment.
Herb Walk at Avena Botanical Gardens, Mill St., Rockport July 29, 3:30-4:30pm
Walk with herbalist and owner Deb Soule.
Saltwater Farm Cooking Class, Lincolnville July 30 4-6pm
In this class, students will learn the art of cooking in a brick oven.Topics to be covered include: how to start a fire, selecting wood, measuring the temperature of the deck, and crafting the perfect pie. The class will cover dough making and sauce making as well as how to prepare your own mozzarella cheese from scratch. A variety of pizza toppings from the garden and surrounding landscape will be available for individualized pizzas. www.saltwaterfarm.com
Presentation by Raw Foods Chef Matthew Kenney at Rockland Library July 30 6:30pm
Kenney will discuss his journey with raw foods, talk about making some simple raw food dishes, and share a treat he’s prepared.
Talk on Wild Mushrooms, Washington, Gibbs Library July 30, 7pm
David Spahr will talk about gathering and cooking wild mushrooms and about his new book, Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada. FMI: 845.2663
Kneading Conference, Skowhegan July 30th and 31st
The kneading Conference invites professional and home bakers, farmers and millers, oven builders and interested community members to participate in hands-on demonstrations and lectures on progressive ideas in the art of wood-fired bread baking, local grain growing, milling, and oven building.
The conference celebrates and inspires growing and milling grain close to home for bread baked in wood-fired ovens as a way to bring food production to a smaller circle that will foster sustainable soils, local economies and vibrant, healthy communities.? www.heartofmaine.org
The Maine Crafts Guild, MDI High School July 31 5-9pm
The show Features 90 Maine professional artisans. The entire spectrum of Maine made crafts will be represented including artist designed gold and silver jewelry, unique clothing in natural fibers, fine handmade furniture, blown glass, woodenware, wood engravings, canvas, ceramic sculpture, pottery, baskets and more. www.mainecraftsguild.com
From the staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.
