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SUMMARY:Seaweed Sunday at Root Wild
DESCRIPTION:Join Root Wild Kombucha for a special Seaweed Sunday celebration as part of Maine Seaweed Week. On May 3rd\, they’ll release Sea Smoke\, a brand new small-batch kombucha brewed with locally harvested dulse from Ironbound Island Seaweed Company and smoked Lapsang Souchong sourced through Little Red Cup Tea Co.. The result is an earthy\, complex\, and deeply refreshing drink that captures the essence of the Maine coast. \nTo round out the experience\, K Pop Kimbap will be popping up with Korean seaweed rice rolls—an ideal match for the smoky\, savory notes of the kombucha. \nWhether you’re seaweed-curious or already a fan\, come sip\, snack\, and celebrate Maine’s growing seaweed scene.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-sunday-at-root-wild/
LOCATION:Root Wild Kombucha\, 135 Washington Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
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SUMMARY:A Seaweed-Centered Stroll Through Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Coast Sea Vegetables for a lively guided Jane’s Walk through downtown Ellsworth that puts seaweed front and center. Meet at 16 State Street on Saturday afternoon\, May 2\, and follow our guide as we visit shops and restaurants taking part in Maine Seaweed Week. At each stop discover seaweed specials\, tastings\, and product displays\, and learn practical tips for using commonly harvested seaweeds. This walk mixes food\, craft\, and industry insight with friendly conversation so you can browse seaweed-based goods\, learn more about the importance of seaweed in Maine and meet people bringing sea vegetables to market. Family friendly\, accessible by sidewalk\, and led by an industry player so the stories you hear are as rooted in the industry as they are in our community. \nhttps://www.heartofellsworth.org/maine-seaweed-week
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/a-seaweed-centered-stroll-through-ellsworth/
LOCATION:Heart of Ellsworth\, 16 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Market,Talk,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Heart of Ellsworth":MAILTO:zabet@heartofellsworth.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Mar Mar Noodle Company Lunch Pop Up @ Onggi
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Seaweed Week with a one-day-only lunch pop-up at Onggi on Friday\, 5/1\, featuring kelp noodles from Mar Mar Noodle Company. \nMenu will feature sesame-soy tossed kelp noodles\, locally sourced organic tofu\, and crunchy greens in a carrot ginger dressing. Plant-based & gluten-free! Lunch starts at 11:30am.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/mar-mar-noodle-company-lunch-pop-up-onggi/
LOCATION:Onggi\, 131 Washington Avenue\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Tasting Workshop with Botanical Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Magic + Medicine of Maine Seaweed Tasting Workshop \nThursday April 30th\, 4–6pm at O’Maine Studio in Portland\n\nIn this workshop\, we will explore common coastal Maine seaweeds\, their food as medicine benefits\, and practical ways to cook with them.  In this interactive demonstration workshop\, Chef Karina Hines will show you how to incorporate seaweed into everyday cooking and share some of her favourite preparations while you enjoy a curated tasting of seaweed dishes and drinks. \nA passionate Australian food-as-medicine chef and functional nutrition practitioner living in Portland\, Maine\, Karina Hines guides people how to cook to support their health and connect with seasonal\, locally grown ingredients. Chef + Botanical Kitchen Founder + CFNC. \nBuy your tickets at www.botanicalkitchen.com/events/seaweed-tasting-workshop/
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-tasting-workshop-with-botanical-kitchen/
LOCATION:O’Maine Studio\, 54 Danforth St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
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CREATED:20260410T201742Z
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SUMMARY:Open House at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the open house at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables on April 30th\, 4-6PM. \n\nTours – a peek behind the doors – 4:15 and 5:15 – Each one will take 30-40 minutes – company history\, what we do\, what we sell and more…..\nTastes – try a few “made with seaweed” snacks and take home recipes!\nTouch Tank – Explore a “tide pool” to learn more about the species sold from the Gulf of Maine!\nShop – Explore an array of items ready to take home to your kitchen!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/open-house-at-maine-coast-sea-vegetables/
LOCATION:Maine Coast Sea Vegetables\, 430 Washington Junction Rd\, Hancock\, ME\, 04640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Talk,Tasting,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T213000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20260410T203717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T203717Z
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SUMMARY:"enjoyToday" Seaweed Studio Day
DESCRIPTION:Seaweed Studio Day | April 29th | Sessions from 9:00 AM – 8:30 PMExperience several creative forms of expression in one studio day at Pinecone Studio. Workshops include Cooking with Seaweed with Karina Hines (9:00 AM–12:00 PM)\, Botanical Blueprints with Debe Loughlin (1:00–4:00 PM)\, and Seaweed Printing with James Sylvester (5:30–8:30 PM). Explore how expressive disciplines overlap in everyday life and how creative connection can support problem solving. $50 each program or $125 all three (Bring a friend for free) details online—buy your tickets today at pineconestudio.org. \nEvent Link Here
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/enjoytoday-seaweed-studio-day/
LOCATION:Pinecone Studio\, 3 Cranberry Drive\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20260330T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T221355Z
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Seaweed ID walk at low tide\, led by Jaclyn Robidoux\, seaweed specialist with Maine Sea Grant and UMaine Cooperative Extension. \nWe’ll explore the shore near Two Lights State Park\, learning to identify native edible seaweeds and diving into their ecological roles\, seasonal rhythms\, environmental benefits\, and at-home uses. We’ll also talk about Maine’s growing seaweed farming industry\, sustainable harvest practices\, and the big role this unique marine resource plays in the state’s coastal economy. \nWe’ll bring the field guides\, seaweed samples\, and snacks to take home—just bring your outdoor gear and questions! \nRegistration: $20. Children 10 and under are free—please note if they’ll be joining when you sign up so we can bring enough supplies. Space is limited. REGISTER HERE. \n\n  \nWHEN: Sunday\, April 26th. 1:30 – 3:00 PM \nWHERE: This workshop is being held at Dyer Cove in Cape Elizabeth\, near Two Lights State Park. Parking is available in the lot next to Dyer Cove\, adjacent to the lot for The Lobster Shack at Two Lights. To map to Dyer Cove\, use the address: 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME 04107. We’ll meet out on Dyer Cove beach at the Seaweed Week table. \nWEATHER NOTE: This workshop may require navigating some slick and/or rocky terrain. Attendees should have proper footwear (rubber boots/shoes with good traction that may get wet) and dress accordingly for a few hours in the Maine outdoors\, especially as it can be colder and more windy on the ocean. We’ll host this workshop in a variety of Maine’s spring weather conditions\, but will notify participants if we need to cancel or reschedule in the case of extreme weather. Thanks for understanding!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-week-guided-id-walk/
LOCATION:Dyer Cove\, Cape Elizabeth\, 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Talk,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Seaweed Week":MAILTO:info@heritageseaweed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Saturday 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, one-day expo of seaweed food\, art\, and fun on the Portland waterfront! Explore the seaweed marketplace\, try delicious seaweed samples\, get inspired by local seaweed artists\, and learn directly from Maine’s seaweed experts in one of our community panels. Seaweed Saturday is hosted at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in partnership with the Maine Seaweed Council. \n\nEvent details:\n\n\n\nDate & Time: April 25\, 2026\, 11 am to 4 pm\nLocation: Gulf of Maine Research Institute\, 350 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME (Map)\nAdmission: Free. No ticket required. All ages.\nPanels: Register to attend a free community panel. Registration opens soon. \nMore event details at seaweedweek.org/seaweed-saturday/
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-saturday-2026/
LOCATION:Gulf of Maine Reserch Institute\, 350 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Fair,Food,Market,Science,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Seaweed Week":MAILTO:info@heritageseaweed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
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UID:2174-1745683200-1745697600@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Nor'Easter Oyster Co. Pop-Up at Lambs
DESCRIPTION:Join Nor’Easter Oyster Co. for a Saturday seafood pop-up at everyone’s favorite neighborhood bar\, Lambs. In honor of Maine Seaweed Week\, they’ll be serving complimentary samples of their soon-to-be-released Maine Oyster Chowder\, crafted with locally harvested oysters and enriched with hand-harvested wakame from Springtide Seaweed\, Maine’s largest organic seaweed farm. On the raw bar\, they’ll have available for purchase a selection of Maine oysters and scallops\, shucked and served on the half shell\, with accompanying seaweed mignonette. The Lambs team will be slinging amazing their full lineup of local beers\, organic wines\, and craft cocktails. This pop-up is a fantastic opportunity to taste their chowder before it hits retail shops! \nAbout Nor’Easter Oyster Co.  \nNor’Easter Oyster Co is an aquaculture business with a mission to create new revenue opportunities for Maine sea farmers by purchasing excess oysters which would otherwise go unused\, and transforming them into value-added products. \nTickets not required – just drop in 4-6 pm!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/maine-seaweed-week-pop-up-w-noreaster-oyster-co-at-lambs/
LOCATION:Lambs\, 695 Broadway\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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UID:2169-1745676000-1745683200@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:The Kelp Forests of Maine: 5 Years of Research\, 5 Millenia of Change
DESCRIPTION:Head to Panacea in Wiscasset on Seaweed Saturday (4/26) for: \n\n2 – 3 PM: a presentation about Kelp Forests (plus a Q&A) with Dara Yiu\n3 – 4 PM: Seaweed crafts & seaweed pressing\nAll weekend long: Seaweed snacks and seaweed soups!\n\nJust drop in – 100 Main Street\, Wiscasset. See you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/the-kelp-forests-of-maine-5-years-of-research-5-millenia-of-change/
LOCATION:Panacea\, 100 Main Street\, Wiscasset\, ME\, 04578\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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CREATED:20250324T151406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T151408Z
UID:1967-1745665200-1745683200@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Seaweed Saturday 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate seaweed with friends\, family\, and farmers! This day-long event will offer public seaweed demos\, talks\, art\, interactive tables\, and a marketplace. Free\, for all ages. \nJoin us Saturday\, April 26th 2025\, from 11am to 4pm for Seaweed Saturday at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland. Activities at Seaweed Saturday will highlight seaweed in art\, food\, and science\, featuring dozens of local seaweed farms\, businesses\, and organizations. \nMaine Sea Grant will offer hands-on seaweed identification workshops and demos. Local artists will exhibit their seaweed-inspired works. In the marketplace\, seaweed farms and businesses will showcase their seaweed products to taste or take home. \nNEW this year\, we’ll have expert talks and panel discussions on kelp aquaculture\, science\, product development and more in GMRI’s beautiful Cohen Center. Online sign-up form for each session coming soon! \nInterested in exhibiting or vending at the event? Express your interest or register you business at seaweedweek.org/seaweed-saturday/ 
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-saturday-2025/
LOCATION:Gulf of Maine Reserch Institute\, 350 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Fair,Food,Market,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seaweed Week":MAILTO:info@heritageseaweed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20250327T141349Z
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Speakeasy
DESCRIPTION:Calling all seaweed lovers! Freeport Oyster Bar is planning the seaweed soiree of the year! Kicking off Seaweed week a few days early at The Freeport Grange No. 9. \nIncluded in your tickets: \n\nLive Band – Test Subject X\nSeaweed snacks\nSeaweed beverages\nSeaweed touch tank\n\nWe will also have the one and only Lady Shuckers Food Truck selling oysters\, grilled cheese\, lobster rolls\, and hot dogs! \nSeaweed commodities for sale! \nOnce you buy your tickets please keep and eye out for your speakeasy password
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-speakeasy/
LOCATION:Freeport Harraseeket Grange No. 9\, 13 Elm Street\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
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SUMMARY:Flatbread Community Bake with Maine Aquaculture Association
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Aquaculture Association is partnering with Flatbread Portland for an Earth Day Community Pizza Bake. \nFrom 5-9 PM\, a portion of proceeds on all pizzas ordered will benefit the MAA’s work serving Maine’s aquaculture community. Swing by and ask us your questions about Maine’s seaweed farming industry\, and enjoy delicious Maine pizza while you’re at it! Test your seaweed knowledge with aquaculture-themed trivia questions to earn some cool swag. Sea you there! – The MAA Team \nThis is a drop in event and reservations are not required – just stop by!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/flatbread-community-bake-with-the-maine-aquaculture-association-2/
LOCATION:Flatbread Portland\, 72 Commercial St #5\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T183000
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CREATED:20240421T155825Z
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UID:1852-1714062600-1714069800@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Kelp Farmer Pop-Up at SoPo Seafood
DESCRIPTION:Join local kelp and oyster farmer\, Greg Foote of Dirigo Marine Resources\, at SoPo Seafood Market and Raw Bar to talk all things seaweed and aquaculture. And what better way to enjoy this Thursday evening talk than with creative cocktails and seaweed and oyster pairings fresh from the raw bar featuring Greg’s kelp. \n\nThe SoPo Seafood menu is packed this week (and every week!) with seaweed dishes. You’ll be able to order spectacular Seaweed Week food and drink specials from the menu. Some of our favorite past and current SoPo seaweed creations include: \n\nSeaweed salad with Maine scallop crudo\nTuna tartare rice bowl with wakame sprinkles\nPub-style cod chowder with dulse flakes\nKelp infused martinin\nCup of Sea teas\n\nAnd\, in addition to their lively raw bar and impressive seafood case\, SoPo carries a variety of Maine-made seaweed products (like seaweed salads and spice blends) that home-cooks can enjoy all Seaweed Week long! \nAbout SoPo Seafood\nSoPo Seafood is a locally owned and operated Maine Seafood Wholesaler\, fish market\, and raw bar based in South Portland\, Maine. SoPo sources and supplies high-quality seasonal and sustainable fresh seafood and has quickly achieved a massive fan base and impressive reviews since opening their market and raw bar in 2021.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/kelp-farmer-pop-up-at-sopo-seafood/
LOCATION:SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar\, 171 Ocean St\, South Portland\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Social,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20240408T173130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T173226Z
UID:1683-1713981600-1713987000@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Oceanic Cuisine: Delicious  Seaweed Creations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special cooking presentation\, learn to ID seaweed in a live touch tank and learn more about the work of Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. Participants will sample freshly prepared Local Seaweed Salad\, Dulse Corn Chowder and Irish Moss Chocolate Pudding! \nSpots are limited! Please register: info@ellsworthlibrary.net or call 207.667.6363. Venue: Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street \nAbout Maine Coast Sea Vegetables: \nMaine Coast Sea Vegetables is an employee-owned seaweed company that strives to provide high quality North Atlantic sea vegetables as user-friendly foods\, supported by reliable information; and to build respectful\, long-term relationships with our customers\, suppliers\, employees and the environment.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/oceanic-cuisine-delicious-seaweed-creations/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Food,Talk,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20240405T184143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T003603Z
UID:1542-1713618000-1713625200@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Sea Kraut Sampling by Thirty Acre Farm
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at Harbor Fish Market in downtown Portland for a Sea Kraut sampling event from 1-3 on Saturday\, April 20th. Thirty Acre Farm will be showcasing Sea Kraut\, a unique blend of land and sea flavors\, perfect for seaweed enthusiasts.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thirty Acre Farm:\nThirty Acre Farm is a MOFGA certified farm that has been fermenting vegetables and sauces on the Midcoast of Maine since 2005. We are farm-to-jar\, sourcing 95% of our ingredients directly from our farm. Offering 11 varieties of fermented vegetables and 5 hot sauces\, we’re confident there’s a zippy\, tangy flavor to suit every palate.\n   
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/sea-kraut-sampling-by-thirty-acre-farm/
LOCATION:Harbor Fish Market\, 9 Custom House Wharf\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T160000
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Saturday: Food\, Films\, Art\, Science & Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Dive into seaweed with food\, films\, art\, science and vendors at this free all-day expo on April 20. \nCelebrate seaweed with friends\, family\, and farmers! This day-long event will offer public seaweed demos\, films\, art\, interactive tables\, and a marketplace. Free\, for all ages. \nJoin us Saturday\, April 20th from 11am to 4pm for Seaweed Saturday at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland. Activities at Seaweed Saturday will highlight seaweed in art\, food\, and science\, featuring dozens of local seaweed farms\, businesses\, and organizations. \nThe Maine Outdoor Film Festival will host film screenings throughout the day featuring seaweed stories and the outdoors. Maine Sea Grant will offer hands-on seaweed identification workshops and demos. Local artists will exhibit their seaweed-inspired works. In the marketplace\, seaweed farms and businesses will showcase their seaweed products to taste or take home. \n\nDate & Time: April 20\, 11 am to 4 pm\nLocation: Gulf of Maine Research Institute\, 350 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\nAdmission: Free. All ages.\n\nPresented by Maine Seaweed Week in partnership with World Wildlife Fund\, Maine Outdoor Film Festival\, Gulf of Maine Research Institute\, Maine Sea Grant & Heritage Seaweed.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-saturday/
LOCATION:Gulf of Maine Reserch Institute\, 350 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Fair,Film,Food,Market,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Seaweed Week":MAILTO:info@heritageseaweed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20240408T173837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T181217Z
UID:1689-1713542400-1713560400@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Seaweed Week Launch Party with Oxbow Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get this seaweed party started! Join us as we launch the sixth annual Seaweed Week with our friends at Oxbow Brewing Company!\n\n\nWe’ll be celebrating with friends and farmers while enjoying local beers\, interactive seaweed demos\, seaweed specials from Duckfat Frites Shack\, and live music! We’ll start the seaweed festivities and demos at 4pm and live music will start at 6pm. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWhat’s on tap? \nBeer: Four new spring releases and many more! \nFood: Duckfat fries and special seaweed dipping sauces\, plus seaweed snacks and samples! \nActivities: Seaweed demos! Maine seaweed specialist Jax will be on hand to answer all your questions about Maine seaweeds\, what seaweeds are used for\, how we farm seaweed in Maine\, and provide recommendations for where you can find the best seaweed specials and events during the festival. \nMusic: Live DJ set from DJ HiDuke\, starting at 6pm. Seaweed-inspired dance moves welcome! \n\n  \nCheck out the Facebook event here to see who else is joining or share with friends!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-week-launch-party-with-oxbow-brewing-company-2/
LOCATION:Oxbow Blending & Bottling\, 49 Washington Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Social,Talk,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20240419T130311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T130339Z
UID:1837-1713542400-1713549600@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Sea Shanties\, Seaweed\, Sake & Snacks at Zao Ze
DESCRIPTION:Join Zao Ze in celebrating Maine’s sixth annual Seaweed Week. This kickoff celebration will be a special Sake and Snacks\, featuring free musical entertainment by local artists Jennifer and Bobby Larusso. Zao Ze will be offering tasting of three seaweed-inspired snacks paired with a flight of three curated sakes for $18.88. \nCome and enjoy sea shanties\, seaweed\, sake & snacks at Zao Ze Cafe and Market in Brunswick!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/sea-shanties-seaweed-sake-snacks-at-zao-ze/
LOCATION:Zao Ze Cafe and Market\, 5 Abby Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20240404T190629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T190629Z
UID:1529-1713524400-1713538800@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Atlantic Sea Farms Tasting at Onggi
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Sea Farms will be popping up at Onggi for a product tasting from 11am-3pm on Friday\, April 19th. The team will be serving up yummy seaweed bites and free flowing seaweed knowledge. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Your Hosts… \nAtlantic Sea Farms is a woman-run\, mission-driven seaweed farming company dedicated to making a powerful and positive impact on the health of customers\, coastal communities\, and the planet by creating delicious products made from regeneratively farmed sea greens. \nOnggi is a fermentation shop and food counter in Portland\, Maine. Think of them as your fermenty friends and stop by to say hello! \n  
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/atlantic-sea-farms-tasting-at-onggi/
LOCATION:Onggi\, 131 Washington Avenue\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Market,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20230414T014803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T014803Z
UID:1377-1682776800-1682784000@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Cooking with Kelp: Class at The Maker's Galley
DESCRIPTION:Join Executive Chef\, Arianna Stefanilo\, at The Maker’s Galley to celebrate Seaweed week with a Kelp Klass 101! Learn all about Maine’s aquatic adventures of growing sugar and skinny kelp with our very own farmer friend Kristin Isfeld\, owner and operator of Latitude 43 farms. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• How to handle and process fresh kelp for cooking\n• The nutritional benefits of seaweed\n• Intimate discussions with local Maine kelp farmer\n• How to source local product \nArianna will then assist you with a hands-on demo on how to cook soft kelp pretzel bites and infused aioli dipping sauce. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and leave with a jar of Slack Tide Sugar Kelp sea salt\, included in ticket price. Tax and gratuity for service added at checkout. \nLearn more and get your tickets on the event page!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/kelp-cooking-class-at-the-makers-galley/
LOCATION:The Maker’s Galley\, 5 Commercial St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20230414T021001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T021001Z
UID:1386-1682442000-1682456400@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Flatbread Community Night with the Maine Aquaculture Association
DESCRIPTION:Head to Flatbread on Portland’s waterfront for oven-fired pizza\, kelp-topped salad\, and beverages as part of a community night to benefit the Maine Aquaculture Association! \nThe Maine Aquaculture Association (MAA) is a non-profit trade association that represents Maine seaweed farmers\, as well as shellfish and fin fish farmers. Since 1978\, the MAA has supported farms in developing economically and environmentally sustainable business practices\, promoting the benefits of aquaculture in the local food system\, and preserving Maine’s heritage of a vibrant working waterfront. \nA portion of proceeds from all pizza sales will be donated to the MAA! Stop by the MAA table at the event to learn more about the organization and seaweed farming in Maine!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/flatbread-community-night-with-the-maine-aquaculture-association/
LOCATION:Flatbread Co.\, 72 Commercial Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Drinks,Food,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20230412T183659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T183659Z
UID:1359-1682357400-1682362800@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Cooking with Kelp Workshop at Canopy Farms
DESCRIPTION:Want to support local seaweed farmers but not sure how to work with kelp at home? Interested in gaining the recipes and know-how to create restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen? Join the folks at Canopy Farms for this cooking class focused on Maine kelp. \nRegistration: Direct message Canopy Farms here: https://www.instagram.com/canopyfarms/
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/cooking-with-kelp-workshop-at-canopy-farms/
LOCATION:Zao Ze Cafe and Market\, 5 Abby Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy Farms":MAILTO:kate@canopyfarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20230412T182935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T182935Z
UID:1355-1682267400-1682272800@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Science Cafe at Canopy Farms featuring Atlantic Sea Farms and Kaskolos Sea Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this chance to talk with local farmers and eat delicious snacks! Canopy Farms will host this talk with a rep from Atlantic Sea Farms and Theo Willis of Kaskolos Sea Vegetables. \nThe Science Cafe series brings the community closer to local aquaculture producers who provide us with high quality seafood\, are stewards of our waters and environment\, and keep our working waterfront  healthy. It’s supported by NOAA/NAAEE’s eeBlue aquaculture literacy mini-grant program. Canopy Farms is an aquaponics greenhouse in partnership with Bao Bao Dumpling House\, Tao Yuan and Zao Ze Cafe and Market. Their mission is to grow good food\, create good jobs\, and support sustainable year-round agriculture in Maine. \nRegister: Direct message Canopy Farms here: https://www.instagram.com/canopyfarms/
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/science-cafe-at-canopy-farms-featuring-atlantic-sea-farms-and-kaskolos-sea-vegetables/
LOCATION:Zao Ze Cafe and Market\, 5 Abby Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy Farms":MAILTO:kate@canopyfarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20230330T211302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T211302Z
UID:1296-1681995600-1682024400@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Seaweed Week Launch Party with Oxbow Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:‘Twas the night before …Seaweed Week! Join us as we launch the fifth annual Seaweed Week with our friends at Oxbow Brewing Company! \nWe’ll be celebrating with friends and farmers while enjoying the launch of Oxbow’s Saison Aquatic (kelp beer!)\, interactive seaweed demos\, food from Duckfat Frites Shack\, and live music! Saison Aquatic will be available starting at 1pm\, and we’ll start the seaweed festivities and demos at 4! \nWhat’s on tap?\nBeer: Saison Aquatic ~ Farmhouse ale with sea salt & fresh Maine sugar kelp \nTo start: Seaweed demos! How many species of seaweed do we have in Maine? If you’re wondering about the answer to this and other seaweed-y questions\, stop by our demo tables to up your seaweed knowledge and learn about this climate-friendly crop! \nTo finish: Live DJ set
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-week-launch-party-with-oxbow-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Oxbow Blending & Bottling\, 49 Washington Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Seaweed Week":MAILTO:info@heritageseaweed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T143406
CREATED:20220429T130127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T130127Z
UID:1176-1651320000-1651330800@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Lady Shuckers Pop-Up at Austin Street 8-Year Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Lady Shuckers will offer their raw bar plus wakame seaweed salad from Atlantic Holdfast from noon to 3pm at Austin Street Brewery. The entire event\, a birthday celebration for the beer company\, will last until 8pm. \n\nLady Shuckers pop-up: Noon-3pm\nFull anniversary event: Noon-8pm\n\nMore about the Austin Street Brewery 8-Year Anniversary Party\nIf you can believe it\, Austin Street Brewery is celebrating 8 whole years of bringing people the beers! We opened our doors in 2014 at 1 Industrial Way\, and we never could have imagined the amazing places beer would take us. We are grateful to our hard working staff and our dedicated guests who have helped get us to where we are. We hope you will come have some fun with us as we release our anniversary double IPA. Mobile food vendors include Lady Shuckers\, Great Waves Sushi and Portland Cake Co.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/lady-shuckers-pop-up-at-austin-street-8-year-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Auston Street Brewery\, 115 Fox St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drinks,Food
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