2023 Event Planner's Guide

such as Evo Kitchen + Bar, Chebeague Island Inn, and TWELVE. Beginning with the first inquiry, our team delivers a bespoke level of service through your event and beyond. Once a client, always a client! See ad pg. 24 ISLAND LOBSTER COMPANY 20 Island Ave, Peaks Island, ME 04108 (207) 956-7488 ahoy@islandlobsterco.com islandlobsterco.com Just steps from the ferry dock on Peaks Island, our family restaurant will welcome you with a classic Maine menu. Join us for an evening public lobsterbake (private available) on our seaside lawn with lobsters hauled from our boat - Patience. 100 person capacity, full bar, handicap accessible, tent available. See ad pg. 29

Portland offers the perfect environment for both work and play. We offer six virtual golf simulators, as well as partial and full facility rentals to host large groups. Full bar and pub menu available. CONVENTION SERVICES

MUSE PAINTBAR 245 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 (888) 607-6873 party@musepaintbar.com musepaintbar.com/private-events

Sip and socialize in one of our private studios with a dedicated in-person artist to host your event. Select a painting in advance from our art library or commission a custom piece. Party goers can order food from our kitchen or cater their own food items. Virtual private events also available. NORTHEAST WHITEWATER LODGE & GUIDE SERVICE 155 Greenville Rd, Shirley Mills, ME 04485 (207) 695-0151 info@northeastwhitewater.com northeastwhitewater.com Experience our wildly authentic Moosehead Outdoor Adventures! Northeast Whitewater is located at the heart of moose country and world class whitewater rapids. Daily guided trips: moose tours, waterfall hikes, whitewater rafting. Modern facility with campground, yurts, pavilion and meeting space. Come for the day or stay awhile! OXFORD CASINO HOTEL 777 Casino Way, PO Box 777, Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-6700 info@oxfordcasino.com oxfordcasino.com Oxford Casino offers a unique entertainment experience with contemporary table games and slot machines. Grab your friends and have some fun at southern Maine’s only casino. Excitement goes 24/7 and there’s always a reason to celebrate. Just minutes from Exit 63 off the Maine Turnpike. We offer customized guided sea kayaking tours for groups of 50 or more people. Experiences range from 2-hour tours of Portland harbor to full day trips exploring more wild areas of Casco Bay. Our most popular group tour is our 3-hour guided trip to Fort Gorges. TERRARIUM 98 Cross Street N, Suite A, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 747-4015 terrarium.portland@gmail.com terrariumportlandme.com Terrarium is a one-of-a-kind experience in downtown Portland--great for birthdays, team building and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Get your hands dirty and learn how to create a thriving ecosystem in a glass jar. Enjoy a snack or a drink in our tropical oasis and try your hand at botanical artistry! PORTLAND PADDLE 1 Cutter Street and Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 370-1496 zach@portlandpaddle.net portlandpaddle.net

AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES HEADLIGHT AUDIO VISUAL, INC. 74 Evergreen Drive, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 775-1671 dcoffin@headlightav.com headlightav.com

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Are you planning a Special Event? As a source for audio visual equipment and services, we will go above and beyond. From pre-event consultation to live show management, our goal is to make you shine. Whether you’re in Topsham or Tokyo, from Concept to Completion, we will help you create the extraordinary! See ad pg. 23

OTTO 576 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 245-8038 benc@ottoportland.com ottoportland.com

Planning a Portland experience? OTTO’s culinary-inspired pizzas & salads bring joy to any occasion. Our team will build the perfect food & beverage package for your event. We accommodate any dietary preferences, including vegan & gluten-free options. Relax - let us bring our signature pies, salads, desserts & drinks right to you.

CANNABIS

SEAWEED CO 23 Marginal Way, Ste 7, Portland, ME 04101 & 185 Running Hill Rd, South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 819-4114 info@seaweedmaine.com seaweedmaine.com SeaWeed Co. is a Maine owned recreational cannabis company. Our mission is rooted in a love for the Maine community and culture— People oriented, community driven, education based.

THE PORTLAND BOARD (207) 812-9072 theportlandboardme@gmail.com theportlandboard.com

Charcuterie catering service for all events. We offer a full menu of unique charcuterie boards and bites. Using locally sourced artisanal meats, cheeses, jams, savory spreads, produce and bread found up the midcoast; let us give you a true authentic taste of Maine from the window of our 1979 VW Bus! DECOR, FLORIST & RENTALS/ EVENT PLANNING SERVICES CHURCHILL EVENTS 1037 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 878-2277 info@churchillevents.com churchillevents.com Creating the perfect event is our passion— the finest catering service, event planning, and creative cuisine available. Our talented team of professional chefs, bartenders and servers work with skilled event professionals, from tent experts to floral designers to stylists and photographers. Let us help you create your next event.

SWEET DIRT 1207 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 248-8685 info@sweetdirt.com sweetdirt.com

Sweet Dirt offers a carefully curated collection of premium cannabis and cannabis-infused products to all of Maine and its visitors (21+). We have some of the cleanest, high-quality cannabis that you will find anywhere.

WELLNESS CONNECTION OF MAINE 685 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102 (855) 848-6740 mainewellness.org

Providing recreational cannabis in Portland, South Portland, Gardiner & Brewer. Quality Maine Cannabis. 21+. License #AMS338.

CATERING & LOBSTERBAKES 58 CULINARY (207) 910-7300 heather.anderson@prenticehospitality.com 58culinary.com 58 Culinary is a catering company that’s part of the award-winning Prentice Hospitality Group which includes chef-driven concepts

X-GOLF PORTLAND 101 York St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 536-1257 info@xgolfportland.com xgolfportland.com

GREEN TREE EVENT CONSULTANTS 35 Storer St, Saco, ME 04072 (207) 781-2982 info@greentreeevents.com greentreeevents.com

Looking for that perfect spot to host your next meeting, party, or corporate event? X-Golf

Green Tree Event Consultants provides quality

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