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Taste the Harvest is a lively street festival that brings our community together to celebrate all things local, fresh, and flavorful. Hosted by the LA Metro Chamber in partnership with the Lewiston Farmers Market and Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn, the event transforms Lisbon Street in downtown Lewiston into a harvest-themed block party filled with food, music, and fun.
October 15, 2025 | 4-7 PM
Downtown Lisbon Street, Lewiston
About Taste the Harvest
Taste the Harvest is a free community street festival in downtown Lewiston that celebrates our local food economy, from farm to table. Lisbon street will be closed to traffic so you can stroll freely under twinkle lights, savor the atmosphere, enjoy the Beer & Wine Garden, browse local vendors, and connect with neighbors and friends.
For those who want to experience even more, a limited number of tickets are available for our exclusive tapas-style dining experience. With a dinner passport in hand, guests can sample multiple courses at their own pace, served at chef-led stations. Each dish is crafted by a collaborative team of local restaurants—including Mother India, Orchid, The Pub at Baxter, DaVinci’s Eatery, Mancini’s Italian Deli, The Blue Feather, and Nutty Nettie’s Cafe—using ingredients sourced directly from area farms and producers. This multi-course, al fresco tasting highlights the very best of the harvest while supporting Maine’s local food economy.
Presented by The City of Lewiston, with support from Central Maine Healthcare, Maine Family Federal Credit Union, and Valley Beverage, Taste the Harvest invites you to:
🔸 Shop a pop-up farmers market & local makers mart
🔸 Bid on the trip of a lifetime with a Amfund Travel Auction
🔸 Enjoy music with Pallo Entertainment
🔸 Snap a keepsake at the Gingersnap Rentals photo booth
🔸 Spot yourself in candid photos by Ryan Captures Life
🔸 Sip seasonal favorites in our 21+ beverage garden
Ticket Options
8-Course Tasting Menu $85 | Indulge in the full Taste the Harvest experience! Enjoy all 8 courses from our 7 participating restaurants: 2 appetizers, 4 mains, and 2 desserts. Choose your dishes or let us surprise you. Scroll down to see this year’s menu! Please note: While we will do our best to accommodate your choices, menu items are subject to availability and may sell out.
4-Course Tasting Menu $55 | The perfect bite! Enjoy a sampler of 4 courses: 1 appetizer, 2 mains, and 1 dessert. Choose your dishes or let us surprise you. Scroll down to see this year’s menu! Please note: While we will do our best to accommodate your choices, menu items are subject to availability and may sell out.
3-Course Vegetarian Tasting Menu $40 | Fresh, flavorful, and fully vegetarian! Savor 3 vegetarian courses:1 appetizer, 1 main, and 1 dessert. Choose your dishes or let us surprise you. Scroll down to see this year’s menu! Please note: While we will do our best to accommodate your choices, menu items are subject to availability and may sell out.
VIP Add-On $35 | Enhance your Taste the Harvest experience with two complimentary drinks—choose from beer, wine, or hard seltzer—served in a custom Taste the Harvest branded mug. You’ll also receive a convenient tasting tray to carry all your selections with ease.
Drink Tickets | Â Redeem for one beer, wine, or seltzer from the Beer and Wine Garden. *Not available for pre-sale. Purchase day-of.
2025 Menu
Mother India | Vegetable Samosas
Golden pastry pockets stuffed with a fragrant blend of potatoes, peas, and aromatic spices. Each bite is a satisfying mix of flaky crunch and soft, savory filling, made with care from traditional recipes. These samosas are the perfect handheld festival favorite—warming and flavorful!
Orchid | Fresh Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Mayo
Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, these handmade rolls wrap crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and tender rice noodles in delicate rice paper. Served chilled with a sweet chili mayo dipping sauce, they balance brightness with seasonal touches like pumpkin seeds and a hint of citrus. A vibrant and healthy taste of the season that feels as good as it tastes.
The Pub at Baxter Local Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders
Slow-braised in a malty Oktoberfest beer, this pulled pork is tender, juicy, and layered with depth of flavor. Served on pillowy brioche slider rolls, each bite is hearty yet approachable—a true taste of autumn that pairs perfectly with the festival spirit.
Davinci’s Eatery | Handmade Chickpea Penne alla Vodka
A comforting Italian classic with a handcrafted twist. DaVinci’s gluten-free chickpea penne is tossed in a velvety tomato vodka sauce, enriched with cream, shallots, and parmesan. Rich, savory, and perfectly balanced, this dish proves that handmade pasta is always worth celebrating.
Mancini’s Italian Deli | Bolognese & Ricotta Pasta
A hearty dish layered with local flavor, featuring malfadine pasta from Petrullo Farms topped with a slow-simmered Bolognese of Maine beef, veal, and pork. Finished with a dollop of whipped herbed ricotta from Crooked Face Creamery, it’s a comforting, rustic plate that highlights the best of local makers.
Mother India | Harvest Lamb Medley
Tender lamb is slow-braised with a colorful variety of fresh local vegetables—cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, squash, and more—then seasoned with a delicate blend of traditional Indian spices. The result is a rich, aromatic dish that’s both hearty and comforting, showcasing the flavors of the harvest.
The Blue Feather | Apple Cinnamon Egg Rolls
A sweet twist on a classic favorite, these golden, crispy egg rolls are filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples that highlight the flavors of the season. Each roll is perfectly fried to achieve a delicate crunch, giving way to the tender, fragrant apple filling inside. Paired with a luscious apple cider cream cheese dip, this dessert is the perfect balance of cozy autumn comfort and indulgent festival treat.
Nutty Netties Cafe | Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
A festive spin on Maine’s most iconic treat, these bite-sized whoopie pies feature pillowy pumpkin cake rounds sandwiched with sweet, creamy filling. Lightly spiced and perfectly portioned, they’re a playful, nostalgic dessert that captures the cozy flavors of fall in every bite.
PRESENTED BY
Beverage Garden Spons0r
Music Sponsor
Loves Local Sponsor
Participating Restaurants
Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need tickets for the dinner? Yes. The tapas style dishes are limited and reserved for ticketed guests only. Tickets range from $40-$85. Get them HERE.Â
Can I attend without tickets? Yes! We encourage everyone to enjoy the music, shop at the pop up farmer’s market, and purchase a beer from the beer garden. All restaurants and shops are also open!
Where do I park? We encourage all ticketed guests and the general public to park at the Oak St. Parking Garage on Park Street. Parking is $1 an hour, and free after 6 PM. Ticketed guests will pick up their meal tickets at registration across from the garage, at the top of Dufresne Plaza. Additional street parking is available on Ash, Park, Main and in the Canal Street garage.Â
Why do we do Taste the Harvest?
Taste the Harvest is part of a broad effort by the LA Metro Chamber, the Good Food Council of LA, and numerous partners under the strategies in the Local Food, Local Places Economic Development Plan. Taste the Harvest, along with the Eat Local Challenge, aims to bolster the local food economy, food producers, and restaurants; all while contributing to the region’s image as a food destination.