How to Bring Your Next Event or Meeting Home to Maine
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Vacationland is made of sea breezes, lobster shacks, and landmark lighthouses dotting our 3,000 miles of rocky coast. If you’re a Mainer—or just love Maine—you know Greater Portland (and beyond) combines all things classic New England with the modern architecture, art, food excellence of a larger-scale city.
Our destination offers the best of both worlds, old and new, and is an ideal destination for events.
What better way to celebrate our coastal locale than to share it with our friends, family, colleagues, and hobby groups. Here’s how we can work together to bring your next out-of-state group gathering, friends weekend, family reunion, or citywide convention to our land of lobsters and lighthouses.
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Maine’s Diverse Event Capabilities
Whether you’re planning a social gathering, corporate event, retreat, or citywide–Maine offers a majestic backdrop of make your event unforgettable. Discover a range of accommodations from boutique inns to chain hotels, and venues and function spaces to suit any size meeting or event.
Portland skyline, Photo credit to Capshore Photography 
Wine Wise Wine Sail; Photo Credit: Lauren Peters at Visit Portland 
Knack Factory Shoot, Photo Credit: Lauren Peters at Visit Portland 
NGA. Photo credit Ian Wagreich Photography 
Visit Portland custom Sea Bags, Photo Credit: Lauren Peters at Visit Portland 
Fresh Air Yoga in Payson Park; Photo courtesy of Ashley Flowers Yoga 
The Federal; Photo credit: Lauren Peters at Visit Portland 
Maine Oyster Co. Photo Credit: Lauren Peters at Visit Portland 
Portland Head Light in the winter; Photo Credit: Kirstie Archambault at Visit Portland 
Drinks at Thompson’s Point. Photo Credit: Capshore Photography 
Partner mixer; Photo Credit: Lauren Peters 
Foundation Brewing; Photo Credit: Lauren Peters at Visit Portland 
LLBean Campus, Photo credit to Capshore Photography 
Merrill Auditorium; Photo Credit: Lauren Peters at Visit Portland
Corporate Gatherings + Seminars: From small board meetings to full-on citywides and small town takeovers, Maine offers function facilities, arenas, full-service hotels/resorts, restaurants, and more. There is a venue with Maine flair for every size and scale.
Incentive Retreats: Reward your team with a retreat in our picturesque coastal destination. Our luxurious accommodations, scenic views, and team-building activities provide the perfect backdrop for facilitating the goals of the trip.
Social/Group Gatherings: Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, military or family reunion, or the wedding of a century, Host your special events Maine. Whether you want to be in middle of the action in Portland or enjoying the great outdoors and beach retreats in our area towns and regions.
Trade Shows/Expos: Our venues feature expansive exhibit halls and versatile spaces that can accommodate a wide range of booth configurations and large-scale displays. Combine that with the walkability and approachable size of city destinations like Portland–it’s perfect for hosting events in multiple locations all close together.
From the mountains to the sea to the city–there is plenty of Maine to go around and a destination fit for every event or meeting. This year-round destination is thriving through each of its four distinct seasons. Make sure to check out Greater Portland’s area towns and neighborhoods as well as the rich and diverse regions of Maine.
Where to Start
Our team offers personalized assistance to help navigate every detail of your event, from venue selection to entertainment coordination. Connect us with your event planners and coordinators and we can start sourcing vendors and venues. Every year, we even celebrate a local who brings the largest/most impactful event into the region at our Annual Meeting.
Once you’ve considered Maine submit your event details online for access to a group marketing professional on the ground in Greater Portland, Maine. We can also send you our latest Event Planner’s Guide for a detailed breakdown of all the meetings and event spaces in the region. We offer complimentary advice, a lay of the land, and group recommendations from hotels to dining to transportation while planning your event. Start here.
Maximize Event Budget with Exclusive Deals
Discover exceptional value for your event with our exclusive group deals and promotions. Our dedicated page offers a curated selection of local business offers tailored for event planners, showcasing a range of hot deals, stay specials, and exclusive packages. These promotions are designed to help you stretch your budget while securing the perfect venue or service for your event. Whether you’re looking for discounted rates on accommodations, special event packages, or value-added services, our deals and promotions page is your gateway to making your Maine event both cost-effective and unforgettable. Start here.
One Call and Coordinate it All
As your local liaison, our Group Marketing team can connect with local dining, venues, transportation, experiences and more to provide any kind of recommendation. Coordinate your very own Losterbake. Bring a group out on Casco Bay where you could spend 365 days exploring our Calendar Islands.
You’ll find everything from serene beach stays to high-octane moose-watching in cabins + lodges in the Maine outdoors. Take a scroll along cobblestone streets and start in the historic Old Portland in Portland. Maine meetings can match whatever vibe you’re going for. Start here.
Immerse Guests in Local Culture, Events, Annual Fairs/Festivals
Elevate your event experience by immersing yourself in Maine’s vibrant seasonal events. From ice bars and winterfests to spring art markets, summer wine weeks, and fall harvestfests, Maine’s calendar is brimming with unique and exciting activities throughout the year. Explore our Events Calendar to discover world-touring acts, late-night entertainment, and local festivities that align with your event’s timing. Engaging with these annual fairs and festivals adds a memorable local touch to your experience and allows you to fully enjoy the rich cultural tapestry of Maine while planning your event. Start here.
Assisting with Promotional Efforts
Enhance your event’s impact with tailored professional gallery of destination photo and video designed to capture the essence of your Maine meeting. The Events Calendar above can be a tool to help schedule and promote your event. Large-scale performing acts, concerts, festivals, and more can serve as a huge draw for potential guests and can increase the attendance. Let us help you showcase your event’s unique features and build engagement with your audience. Start Here.
Ready to Start Planning your Event in Maine
Submit your event details (or an RFP/RFI). Request an Event Planner’s Guide to learn more about our comprehensive free services. Contact our expert team today to begin planning an unforgettable event in a state that has a little it of everything. Start here.
