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Dinner location can be anywhere within the state of Maine. Date to be mutually agreed upon during the months of September, October, or November. Requires minimum two weeks advance notice. Does not include alcoholic beverages. Donated by Marilou Ranta of The Quarry and 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.

In this class, you will learn about the basic template used for all classic shaken cocktails. You and a friend will get to practice your technique and learn how to riff on that classic template—all while sipping on the cocktails you make and having some snacks.

Expires May 21, 2025. Donated by Vessel & Vine in Brunswick.

Join Maine Day Ventures to discover what makes Maine’s foodie scene so unique! This $280 gift card covers two tickets for either their Portland or Kennebunkport Culinary Walking Tour. Each tour is three hours long and includes all food and beverages associated with the tour itinerary and knowledgeable local guide, as well as gratuity at locations for servers and staff.

Enjoy a four-course chef tasting for two at the tapas-style Sur-Lie in Portland. Twice nominated by the James Beard House, Sur-Lie celebrates local food and drink as a craft.

Not redeemable for cash or monetary value; gratuity and taxes not included. For two people only. Donated by Sur-Lie.

Settle in for your one-night stay in a cabin for two on the shores of Lake Hebron with waterfront access in Monson, Maine. Then, use your $230 gift certificate to enjoy dinner at the 2023 James Beard award-winning restaurant The Quarry in Monson. There, chef-owner Marilou Ranta elevates cuisine through her prix-fixe menu that includes classic American dishes with a Filipino twist. And cap it all off with brunch included the next morning!

The Quarry is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Reservations at cabin and restaurant required and subject to availability. Donated by Erik and Carrie Hayward.

An evening at Graze at Pineland Farms is filled with live music, hors d’oeuvres, complimentary signature cocktails by Cold River, and a four-course amuse-bouche-style dinner with a beverage pairing provided by a local purveyor. Award-winning Chef Avery Richter and her staff continue to wow diners with their mastery of local Maine flavors. This year you can experience Eighteen Twenty Wines, Lone Pine Brewing, Austin Street Brewing, and more. Don’t miss this highly anticipated event!

Good for the September 13, 2024 Graze event only. Donated by Black Tie Catering & Events.