LIVE AUCTION ITEM: This stainless steel Rosle three-in-one solution for all your outdoor cooking needs is perfectly compact! This combination smoker, grill, and BBQ, has removable (and lockable!) rings that make it easy to adjust to the job at hand. The hinged lid makes this great for cookouts, wheels make it easy to move, and built-in thermometer allows you to carefully monitor temperature. Accessories include six smoker hooks for whole fish or other meats.

LIVE AUCTION ITEM: This striking fish float necklace from Maine jeweler AGA Correa features a 1.25″ pendant in 18k yellow gold on a 14k, 18″ chain. The pendant features hand-twisted gold around an aqua chalcedony sphere; chalcedony is composed of quartz and moganite, and each piece is unique. A beautiful gift for a loved one or to keep for yourself!

Donated by AGA Correa. This is a live auction package; if you would like to bid and are not attending the gala, please contact Chief Advancement Officer Rebecca Roche at roche@maritimeme.org or 207-443-1316 ext. 327.

LIVE AUCTION ITEM: Prepare to be whisked away for an unforgettable evening as Maine's acclaimed chef, Sam Hayward, crafts a culinary journey in your home, right before your eyes. Chef Hayward is a leading champion of the farm-to-table movement in Maine, co-owner of Fore Street in Portland, and Maine's first chef to receive the prestigious James Beard Award. Chef Hayward will be joined by special guest Sandra Oliver, an expert on New England coastal and maritime food traditions. Sandy is a gardener, cook, and freelance food writer and food historian. A regular columnist in the pages of the Island Institute’s Working Waterfront and other Maine publications, she has also authored several books of food history, including the prize-winning Saltwater Foodways: New Englanders and Their Food in the 19th Century.

Location within 40 miles of Bath. At bidder’s option, Maine Maritime Museum can arrange for a location off site. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Sam Hayward and Laura Burns. This item has a reserve price.

LIVE AUCTION ITEM: An incredible opportunity to enjoy the history, flavors, sights, and sounds along the lower part of the Mississippi River aboard a paddle wheeler! This cruise for two includes a stateroom aboard either the American Heritage or American Splendor. Winner’s choice of either:

Subject to availability. Trip must be booked and taken before July 7, 2024. Donated by American Cruise Lines. This is a live auction package; if you would like to bid and are not attending the gala, please contact Chief Advancement Officer Rebecca Roche at roche@maritimeme.org or 207-443-1316 ext. 327.

LIVE AUCTION ITEM: An incredible opportunity to enjoy the most exclusive dining experience in Maine. This pre-paid dinner for four is reserved for Friday, September 1 at 5:00 pm at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine. Your dinner will be a prix fixe, multi-course menu that changes daily depending upon what is fresh and in season. Final menu will be a complete surprise when you arrive!

This package includes your pre-paid meal total of $1,000 ($250 per person). Tax, gratuity, and beverages are not included. The Lost Kitchen does not offer substitutions. Donated by a friend of Maine Maritime Museum. This is a live auction package; if you would like to bid and are not attending the gala, please contact Chief Advancement Officer Rebecca Roche at roche@maritimeme.org or 207-443-1316 ext. 327.

LIVE AUCTION ITEM: The lucky winner of this live auction item will have their choice of any of the four trips below! This item has a reserve price.

Donated by Maine Maritime Museum. This is a live auction package; if you would like to bid and are not attending the gala, please contact Director of Development Rebecca Roche at roche@maritimeme.org or 207-443-1316 ext. 327.

BarkBox is a hand-picked box of toys and treats for your favorite dog! Use this certificate to redeem a BarkBox for your own pups or for a loved one. Box contains two toys, two bags of natural treats, and one tasty chew.

Donated by BarkBox.

Capture your beloved furry friend in an original piece of art! Artist Laura Grover will use photos of your pet to create an original portrait to cherish forever. Choose from black and white or full color. Winner receives digital high-resolution file to print in any size or format they wish.

Donated by Laura Grover.

Located in Brunswick, Blue Dog Daycare has over 6,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of fenced outdoor space. Your dog will have plenty of room to run, play, sleep, and learn. With grooming and training options too, they have everything you need to help bring out the very best in your canine companion!

Donated by Blue Dog Daycare.

A unique conversation starter! This neck tie is crafted from the flag that flew the name of the first captain of the schooner Wyoming, Angus McLeod, over the vessel’s evocation at Maine Maritime Museum. Tie is approx. 62″ long and 3.75″ wide at its widest point.

Donated by Mari Eosco of Think About It.