Harvest on the Harbor returns November 4-6, 2021 with multi-day food, drink, and Maine-maker events. This year’s main events will take place at O’Maine Studios on Danforth Street with fringe events at select Portland-area locations. A plan for virtual festival components is in the works and details will be announced later this month.
In light of the ongoing pandemic, this year’s celebration of Maine’s farmers, fishermen, distillers, and food community will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID tests at the events. The Meet Your Maker and OysterFest at O’Maine studios will take advantage of the venue’s large garage bays and courtyard space, allowing for plenty of airflow and movement. All events are designed to keep the health and safety of everyone in mind.
Tickets are on sale now at harvestontheharbor.com
Meet Your Maker – Friday, November 5 at 5:30 pm
A collaboration with the Maine Distillers Guild; a community of Maine distillers will gather under one roof for the ultimate tasting event. The event will feature Maine-made gins, vodkas, bourbons, rums, and more, accompanied by food pairings from Pemberton’s Gourmet Foods to complement the selection of spirits. 21+ Ticket price $60
Maine OysterFest – Saturday, November 6, two sessions, 12:30pm & 4pm
In partnership with Maine Oyster Company, this event features the choicest oysters from up and down the coast of Maine. Tickets include oysters and beer from Allagash Brewing Co. and Austin Street Brewery, and Los Dos Cava Spanish sparkling wine. While slurping and sipping, guests will have the chance to learn about this burgeoning Maine industry and meet the farmers. 21+ Ticket price $80
Cocktail classes
Three of Strong Spirits – Wednesday, Nov. 3 @ 4 pm
While many people only think of rum as a cheap mixer for a glass of Coke or as an overly sweet, frozen drink, rum is a complex spirit with a great cocktail range. The knowledgeable team at Three of Strong will guide attendees through a tasting and demonstration of two cocktails.
Maine Craft Distilling – Thursday, Nov. 4 @ 3 pm and 5 pm
This hands-on educational class offers the two basics of cocktail making – one shaken and one stirred. Attendees will use Maine Craft Distilling’s tools and ingredients to make two different cocktails. Enjoy the cocktails with bites sent out from the kitchen and a tour of the distillery.
In-person events require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for all staff, partners, and ticket holders. Full details are online at harvestontheharbor.com
Planned virtual events include the OysterFest, with options for overnight shipping or pick-up of special oyster kits, a Zoom author talk with the people behind the Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook on November 4, and more. 360 Magazine is interested to see how this event is coming back this year.
2021 HOTH sponsors include Bangor Savings Bank, Norway Savings Bank, Diageo, The Maine Oyster Company, Allagash Brewing Co., Austin Street Brewery, Winebow, Los Dos Cava, Pemberton’s Gourmet Foods, O’Maine Studios and Eat Drink Lucky.
