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# Harvest on the Harbor

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- [Contact Us](https://harvestontheharbor.com/contact-us/): Contact Us NameEmail Address *PhoneSubject *Message *Submit
- [Terms and Conditions](https://harvestontheharbor.com/terms-and-conditions/): Last Updated: August 26, 2026
- [Events](https://harvestontheharbor.com/events/): Events Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:30-3:00 PM SOLD OUT Maine OysterFest with The Maine Oyster Company 2026 – SESSION ONE Calling all oyster lovers! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Maine’s finest oysters. General admission tickets include 18 oysters! Session One: 1:30 to 3 PM Details Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:00 - 4:30 PM SOLD OUT Maine OysterFest with The Maine Oyster Company 2026 – SESSION TWO Calling all oyster lovers! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Maine’s finest oysters. General admission tickets include 18 oysters! Session Two: 3:00 to 4:30 PM Details Oct 16 · Doors open at 12:30 PM The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition A must for all lobster lovers! This friendly competition features a mix of rising stars and established Maine chefs Details
- [News](https://harvestontheharbor.com/news/): News Taste the Love October 14th, 2025 October 14, 2025 3:19 pm Each October, Portland, Maine, settles into its most authentic rhythm. The summer crowds have gone, the pace slows, and those who know Maine best come... A Maine tradition worth savoring. Nineteen years strong. October 10th, 2025 October 10, 2025 3:17 pm Nineteen years ago, Harvest on the Harbor was established to celebrate Maine’s burgeoning hospitality community and the individuals bringing it all to life. Nearly two... Why We Celebrate October 16th, 2022 October 16, 2022 3:14 pm Hello, and thanks for being curious about Harvest on the Harbor. The concept was born of the notion of creating an event similar to the... Where to Sip after work Friday, October 28 September 23rd, 2022 Where to Sip after work Friday, October 28 September 23, 2022 3:07 pm Here’s a tip, our featured Meet Your Maker event is a great gathering of Maine craft distillers.... Shuck, Slurp, Repeat September 18th, 2022 September 18, 2022 1:34 pm There are oyster events, and then there is the Harvest on the Harbor Maine OysterFest by Maine Oyster Company. What’s special about Maine OysterFest, you ask? Well,... Whose Cuisine Will Reign Supreme? September 18th, 2022 September 18, 2022 1:32 pm (Pictured: Nicholas Dalaimo of Central Provisions) The Harvest on the Harbor, Portland, Maine’s fall feast, was founded in 2007 to create buzz about our coastal city’s...
- [Sponsors](https://harvestontheharbor.com/sponsors/): Harvest on the Harbor sponsors and partnerships honor Maine’s farmers, food producers, and hospitality professionals. We are grateful!
- [FAQ](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/): Harvest on the Harbor 2026 runs from Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 17
- [About Us](https://harvestontheharbor.com/about-us/): Join us for another unforgettable culinary experience at Harvest on the Harbor, Portland, Maine’s premier food and drink festival since 2007. From October 15-17, every bite and sip will celebrate the people, traditions, and innovations that define Maine’s dynamic food scene. Get your tickets when they go on sale this summer, book your trip, invite your food-loving friends, and prepare to taste the best of what Maine has to offer.
- [Home](https://harvestontheharbor.com/): October 16–17, 2026 · Portland, Maine
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- [Privacy Policy](https://harvestontheharbor.com/privacy-policy/): Last Updated: October 2026

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## Events
- [SOLD OUT Maine OysterFest with The Maine Oyster Company 2026 – SESSION ONE](https://harvestontheharbor.com/event/maine-oysterfest-with-the-maine-oyster-company-2026-session-one/): This event is sold out, see you next year! 
- [SOLD OUT Maine OysterFest with The Maine Oyster Company 2026 – SESSION TWO](https://harvestontheharbor.com/event/maine-oysterfest-with-the-maine-oyster-company-2026-session-two/): Session Two: 3:00 to 4:30 PM
- [The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition](https://harvestontheharbor.com/event/the-maine-lobster-chef-of-the-year-competition/): A must for all lobster lovers! This friendly competition features a mix of rising stars and established Maine chefs sharing their lobster dishes in the hopes of becoming the next Maine Lobster Chef of the Year. Guests will graze and mingle, visiting each chef’s station to sample their creations at their own pace while cheering on the chefs. Guests will help crown the People’s Choice winner while our judges select their top pick.

## News
- [A Maine tradition worth savoring. Nineteen years strong.](https://harvestontheharbor.com/news/a-maine-tradition-worth-savoring-nineteen-years-strong/): Nineteen years ago, Harvest on the Harbor was established to celebrate Maine’s burgeoning hospitality community and the individuals bringing it all to life. Nearly two decades later, that mission feels more important than ever.
- [Why We Celebrate](https://harvestontheharbor.com/news/why-we-celebrate/): Hello, and thanks for being curious about Harvest on the Harbor.
- [Where to Sip after work Friday, October 28](https://harvestontheharbor.com/news/where-to-sip-after-work-friday-october-28/): Where to Sip after work Friday, October 28
- [Shuck, Slurp, Repeat](https://harvestontheharbor.com/news/shuck-slurp-repeat/): There are oyster events, and then there is the Harvest on the Harbor Maine OysterFest by Maine Oyster Company. What’s special about Maine OysterFest, you ask? Well, let us tell you. OysterFest was created to celebrate the extraordinary and unique oysters from our little slice of heaven here on the Atlantic. The coves and rivers up and down Maine’s coast are where you find the finest oysters in the world. A bold claim, right? Well, OysterFest is where you will find yourself convinced. Come and taste the salty-sweet and clean flavors from over twenty oyster farms.
- [Whose Cuisine Will Reign Supreme?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/news/whose-cuisine-will-reign-supreme/): (Pictured: Nicholas Dalaimo of Central Provisions)

## FAQ
- [How do I become a sponsor or vendor for next year’s event?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/how-do-i-become-a-sponsor-or-vendor-for-next-years-event/): For sponsorship or vendor inquiries, please contact us at hello@harvestontheharbor.com.
- [Is there a coat check available?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/is-there-a-coat-check-available/): No, but if the weather is poor we will have coat racks available at the venue for your convenience.
- [What if the event is canceled or rescheduled?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/what-if-the-event-is-canceled-or-rescheduled/): In the unlikely event that Harvest on the Harbor is canceled or rescheduled, ticket holders will be notified via email with further instructions.
- [Are cameras and recording devices allowed?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/are-cameras-and-recording-devices-allowed/): Personal cameras and smartphones can capture memories, but professional photography and recording equipment are only permitted with prior approval.
- [Is there a lost and found?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/is-there-a-lost-and-found/): Yes, lost and found items can be claimed at the event information area at the entrance to Maine Studio Works.
- [Can I bring a bag or a backpack?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/can-i-bring-a-bag-or-a-backpack/): Small bags and purses are permitted, but larger bags and backpacks are not allowed. All bags are subject to search upon entry.
- [Will there be vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/will-there-be-vegetarian-vegan-gluten-free-options/): The participating chefs and businesses have control over what they decide to serve and share, there is no way to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- [What should I wear to the event?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/what-should-i-wear-to-the-event/): We recommend smart casual attire; please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
- [Is parking available at Maine Studio Works?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/is-parking-available-at-maine-studio-works/): Yes, there is on-street parking available at and around the venue. We also recommend the Marginal Way park and ride lot. We strongly encourage using Uber and Lyft as well as local taxi service options.
- [Are pets allowed?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/are-pets-allowed/): Only licensed service animals are permitted.
- [Is HOTH 21+?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/is-hoth-21/): All events are 21+. Parents with infants in slings or carriers are permitted. Strollers are not allowed.
- [What is included with my ticket?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/what-is-included-with-my-ticket/): Tickets include food and drink.
- [How can I protect my purchase? (RECOMMENDED)](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/how-can-i-protect-my-purchase-recommended/): At checkout, you’ll see an option to Add Purchase Protection for a small fee. If you’re prevented from attending due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance, you can receive a 100% refund of your registration purchase.
- [What if I can’t attend after I purchase?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/what-if-i-cant-attend-after-i-purchase/): Tickets are typically transferable—you may give or sell your ticket to another guest if you can’t make it. (We can’t assist with private resales.)
- [Are festival tickets refundable?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/are-festival-tickets-refundable/): All sales are final. Tickets to Harvest on the Harbor events are non-refundable.
- [How do I contact Harvest on the Harbor with questions?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/how-do-i-contact-harvest-on-the-harbor-with-questions/): For all festival questions, email hello@harvestontheharbor.com.
- [Can I buy tickets when I arrive?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/can-i-buy-tickets-when-i-arrive/): Tickets must be purchased in advance.
- [Where is Harvest on the Harbor?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/where-is-harvest-on-the-harbor/): The 2026 events will take place at Maine Studio Works, located at 170 Anderson St., Portland, ME 04101.
- [Where do I pick up my tickets?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/where-do-i-pick-up-my-tickets/): Order your tickets online. They will be emailed so you can print them at home or download them to your device and show them at the door.
- [What are the dates for HOTH 2026?](https://harvestontheharbor.com/faq/what-are-the-dates-for-hoth-2026/): Harvest on the Harbor 2026 runs from Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 17

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