Harvest on the Harbor

10/27/2024

There's nothing quite like Maine OysterFest with the Maine Oyster Company. It's the perfect match of flavors and personalities with the warmest hospitality.

10/26/2024

Thank you Clean Slate for being part of Harvest!

10/25/2024

🎉 Huge congratulations to the 🦞 champions of Harvest on the Harbor's 2024 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition!

Judges' Choice: 🏆 Chef Wilson Rothschild and Al Zoni of Terlingua and Ocotillo in Portland. They earned the judges' choice with a Maine Lobster & Corn Bellini accompanied by a guajillo Hollandaise, crispy potatoes, and fresh chives.

People's Choice: 🏅 Chef Lori Mitchell of Boothbay Craft Brewery earned the people's choice (and hearts and taste buds) with the V-Notch Pretzel Bite—a warm pretzel filled with lobster in a supreme cream sauce, topped with sea salt, lemon zest, and roe.

People's First Runner-Up: 🥈 Chef David Brown from Sea Glass at Inn By The Sea in Cape Elizabeth. Chef Brown served a delicious Lobster Samosa filled with potato, English peas, scallion chutney, and tamarind.

People's Second Runner-Up: 🥉 Chef Austin Miller of Mami in Portland earned the people's vote with an impressive and delicate Lobster Shumai—lobster farce, creamy ponzu, mentaiko, and negi.

Congratulations to all the chefs and restaurants for showcasing Maine lobster in creative and tasty ways!

10/25/2024

Plenty of smiles to go around at the OysterFest! Saturday, October 26, two sessions, right in Portland. Get your tickets today!

10/24/2024

When Jim from Dunstan Smokehouse says "We are going to sample our smoked fish pates – Salmon, Arctic Char, Po***ck, Mackerel, and Bluefish; and our smoked mussels – Plain, Garlic and Olive Oil, Black Truffle and Olive Oil, Wasabi Ginger, Tuscan Herb, Korean BBQ and Roasted Sesame and Tamari," you know you're in for a treat! Sip, sample, shop - and watch a shucking contest too - Friday at From The Sea

10/24/2024

The colors of fall! Kick off Harvest on the Harbor with tonight’s Maine Cocktail Classic, 5-7 pm and taste the Zardetto Spritz! Be sure to get tickets too to From The Sea and the OysterFest 🦪. Thanks to for being part of the fun 🍾

10/23/2024

Oyster patterned pants are not a requirement - but are definitely deserving of a few extra oysters at the Maine OysterFest! The Maine Oyster Co

10/22/2024

Jeff Peterson says "It's like the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals all in one" Hardshore Distilling Company Maine Oyster Company

It's been showcasing Maine’s culinary landscape since 2007, and on Thursday, Harvest on the Harbor returns to Portland.There's plenty on offer.In this segmen...

10/22/2024

Thanks for letting us share news of Harvest on the Harbor today WGME CBS 13 News, Portland Jeff Peterson and Katie Sampson! We had a lot of fun, right Jordan and John Maine Oyster Company?!

10/22/2024

The Hadacol Bouncers add a lot of fun to the opening night experience. Join us to raise a glass, Maine Style 🍹 and experience Maine’s best spirits at the Maine Cocktail Classic this Thursday, October 24 at O’Maine Studios! From Maine-made gin to rum, meet the distillers and taste the craftsmanship that goes into every bottle.
🕔 Doors at 5 PM | Tickets include cocktails & bites from T.O.P. Dog!

Camp Pennant Chadwick's Craft Spirits Maine Distilleries Hardshore Distilling Company
Mossy Ledge Spirits New England Distilling Round Turn Distilling Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery Three of Strong Spirits Wiggly Bridge Distillery
and Portland Distilling Company

10/21/2024

Sixteen years of Harvest on the Harbor in Portland, Maine, and you'd think the surprises would be few and far between. But we're kicking off this year's festival with an unexpected twist that promises to elevate the entire evening.

At our opening night event this Thursday, we are thrilled to feature Maine's premier distillers, who proudly represent the Maine Distillers Guild. And, of course, we need to serve up something delicious for our thirsty guests and devoted Maine spirits fans. Here's where the surprise comes in: we had a last-minute chef change, but thanks to a longtime friend of Harvest on the Harbor, the show will go on spectacularly!

We're excited to announce that Bo Byrne, an always smiling familiar face from Portland's dining scene, SMCC culinary program instructor, and entrepreneur behind the wildly popular "Top Dog," has stepped in. Bo will serve various tasty snacks featuring his signature Top Dog creations, bringing his unique culinary flair to the Maine Cocktail Classic. His cuisine is sure to take this great event to the next level!

Some tickets are still available to Thursday's Maine Cocktail Classic, so grab yours now and join us for a fun night. Help kick off Harvest on the Harbor 2024 in style! Find tickets to The Maine Cocktail Classic and check out the weekend events at https://harvestontheharbor.com.

Cheers and thanks again, Chef Bo!