2022 Event Planner's Guide

Maximum Capacity

Amenities (Open year-round unless otherwise noted)

Reception

Banquet

On-Site Catering

Theater

No. Function Rooms

FACILITIES & RESTAURANTS

Our spacious and versatile tasting room is an ideal setting for a variety of events, where we will showcase our spirits in bold, delicious cocktails. Our space is your place.

1

115

115

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STROUDWATER DISTILLERY 4 Thompson’s Point Portland, ME 04101 (207) 536-7811

mike@stroudwaterdistillery.com stroudwaterdistillery.com

4

1300

4500

2500

YES

With waterfront access, the Thompson’s Point campus offers beautifully restored historic buildings, welcoming groups from intimate gatherings to outdoor festivals with plentiful parking, neighboring museums, and local makers. See ad pg. 36 Our working distillery is a flexible venue with off-street parking. Function room with integrated audiovisual system and airy tasting room opening to a covered deck. Kitchen available for outside caterers. The perfect spot to hold your wedding, private function, fundraiser, or educational workshop. We’re committed to making your occasion special, and helping it run smoothly and beautifully.

THOMPSON’S POINT 5 Thompson’s Point Portland, ME 04101 (207) 747-5288

events@thomsponspointmaine.com thompsonspointmaine.com

[ Facilities & Restaurants ]

3

80

140

30

USM DEPT OF CONFERENCES 88 Bedford St, PO Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104 (207) 780-5960 URBAN FARM FERMENTORY 200 Anderson St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 773-8331 THREE OF STRONG SPIRITS 35B Diamond St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 899-4930

info@threeofstrongspirits.com threeofstrongspirits.com

2

150

150

–

info@fermentory.com fermentory.com

10

600

500

500

YES

Full service facility. Meeting rooms year round, classrooms, auditoriums, athletic facilities, state-of-the-art Community Education Center and 500+ seat Hannaford Hall.

usmconferences@maine.edu usm.maine.edu/conferences

Maximum Capacity

Amenities (Open year-round unless otherwise noted)

Total Number of Seats

Largest Mtg. Rm.

Total Meeting

Max. No. 8 x 10 Exhibit Booths

No. of Function Rooms

Banquet

Theater

Reception

Square Footage

Square Footage

AUDITORIUMS & HALLS

8197

17

17,000 27,477 200

3400 2000 1200

One of Maine’s Largest Exhibit Facilities, the Cross Insurance Arena is perfect for trade shows, conventions and expositions. It is located in the heart of downtown Portland.

CROSS INSURANCE ARENA One Civic Center Sq Portland, ME 04101 (207) 791-2200 FAX: (207) 828-8344

melanie.henkes@spectraxp.com crossarenaportland.com

6500

18

26,000 52,000 300

6500 2000 1200

Offering you first class hospitality with fresh & local catering, Centrally located with onsite parking and easy access to I-95, the downtown district, and the Penobscot riverfront.

[ Auditoriums & Halls ] CROSS INSURANCE CENTER 515 Main St Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 561-8300

katie.gilman@spectraxp.com crossinsurancecenter.com

160

4

3000

4700

24

160

160

160

Located in Portland’s graceful City Hall, Merrill Auditorium seats 1,908. Home of the beautiful Kotzschmar organ. Handicapped accessible, on-street parking. New rehearsal hall w/separate entrance. Available for bookings. See ad pg. 40 A 92,000 sq ft building, featuring an indoor turf, basketball court, 1,550 seat auditorium, 100 seat cafe, 13 conference rooms, 3 story children’s playscape, onsite parking, and more! Located in Portland Arts District, an historic building with a magnificent ballroom, 20’ ceiling, charming balcony, hardwood floors, an 1820’s library, a smaller classroom/ art gallery and boardroom. See ad pg. 35 The Expo is a large multi-purpose space, perfect for business meetings, banquets, trade shows and special events. We have a world class staff ready to serve you. Imagine the possibilities! See ad pg. 40 Classically styled, bi-level venue with modern amenities in the heart of the Arts District. Industry leading sound and lights, in-house production, catering services and many flexible seating options. See ad pg. 38 State of the art lighting, sound, and video systems in our climate controlled space. 1,000 seat theater, minutes from downtown Portland. Variety of different events, educational, and community functions.

MECHANICS’ HALL 519 Congress St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 773-8396

info@mainemechanics.org mainemechanics.org

1908

2

2400

2400

N/A

1908 320

175

MERRILL AUDITORIUM 20 Myrtle St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 808-5400 THE POINT 345 Clarks Pond Parkway South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 541-9992

clare@portlandmaine.gov portlandevents.com

1550

13

2140

5000 100+ 1550 7500 150

contactus@thepoint.community thepoint.community

3000

3

25,000 25,000 160

1500 2500 3000

PORTLAND EXPOSITION BUILDING 239 Park Ave Portland, ME 04102 (207) 808-5400

clare@portlandmaine.gov portlandevents.com

1350

1

10,000 10,000 N/A

1350 1000 200

STATE THEATRE 609 Congress St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 956-6001

info@statetheatreportland.com statetheatreportland.com

1000

2-10

12,400 12,400 N/A

1000 400

250

WESTBROOK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 471 Stroudwater St Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 857-3860

info@westbrookpac.org westbrookpac.org

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