Stop by Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset to see for yourself what sets the Maine wild blueberry apart from the rest! Order up one of our wild blueberry-forward specials in the Tasting Room (Sat/Sun only) - offered exclusively for Wild Blueberry Weekend - and pair it with a refreshing glass of wild blueberry wine, beer or a special blueberry cocktail or mocktail. We're also offering a full lineup of events to help you celebrate:
- Friday, August 1: Spirited Spreads: Boozy Jam Happy Hour - Kick off the weekend with this lively preservation class presented with UMaine Cooperative Extension. Learn to make your own wild blueberry jam, with a twist of Maine craft spirits! Sign up at www.mainetastingcenter.com/classes
- Saturday, August 2: Product tasting with Swallowtail Farm and Creamery - meet the producers, sample their amazing dairy products (with a wild blueberry twist, of course!) and buy some to take home. Free - just drop in!
- Saturday, August 2: Heat Meats Flavor: Lunch with Maine Gravy - Watch a live cooking demo and enjoy a delicious lunch while learning how Dick Chase uses wild blueberries and local ingredients in his small-batch fermented hot sauces. Sign up at www.mainetastingcenter.com/classes
- Sunday, August 3: Perfectly Paired: A Wild Blueberry Sip & Style Experience - Maple and Honey Boards will guide you in styling a wild blueberry-themed charcuterie board with Maine-made products. It's like a paint-and-sip, but tastier. Sign up at www.mainetastingcenter.com/classes
Whether you're popping in for a bite or diving into a hands-on food experience, we hope you'll make Maine Tasting Center part of your Wild Blueberry Weekend adventure!
