April 24-May 3, 2026

8th Annual Food & Drink Festival Celebrating Maine's Seaweed Harvest

Join us for the largest seaweed food and drink festival in North America!

Seaweed Week 2026 is coming!

From April 24 through May 3, 2026, join us for a seaweed-centered celebration across the state! Think kelp burgers, seaweed beer and cocktails, and everything in between at your favorite local bars and restaurants. Plus, hands-on events like seaweed ID workshops, cooking classes, and Seaweed Saturday—our one-of-a-kind seaweed expo—all brought to you by Maine's seaweed experts.

See last year's Restaurant List

See last yea'rs Events

Last year's Restaurant List

We'll announce our 2026 list in the spring. To get a taste of what it might look like, check out the 2025 participants. Typically, over 70 local restaurants and businesses feature unique seaweed food and drink specials on their menus. And, from craft breweries and distilleries to chocolatiers, cheesemakers, and artisans, expect limited-edition launches and creations you won’t want to miss.

See last year's Restaurant List

Mark your calendars for...

Seaweed Saturday

April 25th | Portland, ME

Celebrate seaweed on the Portland waterfront from 11am-4pm! This free, all-ages seaweed expo is expected to be hosted at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, in partnership with the Maine Seaweed Council.

50+ exhibitors, seaweed companies, and vendors

Seaweed marketplace, plus free samples and tastings

Hands-on seaweed ID workshops and educational panels

Seaweed-inspired works by local artists

Learn more

Restaurants and businesses, please sign up!

We want you in on the seaweed fun! Simply feature one or more Maine seaweed specials throughout the week–whether it’s already on your menu or a new, seasonal creation. It’s free to participate! Sign up with the link below and we’ll add you to our 2026 list.

Follow along on social media for event news and seaweed fun!

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About Us

Maine Seaweed Week is a grassroots food and drink celebration of Maine’s seaweed harvest featuring local restaurants, bars, and businesses–brought to you by Maine's seaweed experts! From chef-crafted seaweed dishes to hands-on workshops and events, Seaweed Week highlights Maine's leadership in seaweed innovation and the vital role this sustainable resource plays in our coastal communities.

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