Food festivals in Portland

Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland)

Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, 75 minutes northeast of Portland, runs Wednesday to Sunday over the first full weekend of August, five days at Harbor Park.

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Food tours in Portland: Portland: Old Port Seafood Walking Tour with Lunch · ★ 4.9 (23)

Dates and details checked May 31, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Where to eat in Old Port

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Our picks in Old Port, where the festival is.

Fore Street New American · Old Port★ 4.8 Standard Baking Co Bakery · Old Port★ 4.8 The Holy Donut Commercial Street Street food · Old Port★ 4.8 Solo Italiano Italian · Old Port★ 4.7 Central Provisions New American · Old Port★ 4.7 Portland Hunt + Alpine Club Cocktail bar · Old Port★ 4.7

Eat your way around Portland while you are in town

Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland) runs 4-8 Aug 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Portland to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Portland around 4 to 8 August 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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