NETWORKING & ACTIVITIES
Monday, October 5, 2026
Cast & Connect: Maine Fishing Excursion
8:00 am - 11:00 am
*Additional cost. Pre-registration is required.
We’ll target fast‑hitting mackerel and other in‑season species while the crew keeps the ice and coolers ready. Perfect for first‑timers and seasoned anglers alike, it’s relaxed, hands‑on, and a standout way to connect while you cast. (All gear & tackle included.)
Registration Fee: $140 per person. Transportation from the hotel is provided.
Golf Outing
Dunegrass Golf Course
*Additional cost. Pre-registration is required.
This par-72 premier New England golf course pairs challenge with pristine conditions incorporating rolling greens with a serene escape. Natural features including streams, hillsides, undulations, and rock cropping have been preserved to produce a visual feast. Designed by internationally known golf course architect, Dan Maples, Dunegrass Golf Club was idyllically crafted on Maine’s coastal terrain and sculpted into a masterpiece of golf design.
Registration Fee: $225. Transportation from the hotel is provided. Shotgun start at 9am. Contact course directly to reserve clubs.
City & Lighthouse Tour
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*Additional cost. Pre-registration is required.
Experience the perfect blend of Portland’s urban charm and coastal beauty. This tour showcases the best of Portland’s historic treasures, vibrant neighborhoods, and spectacular coastal vistas including some of Portland's most historic landmarks including the Portland Observatory, Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Portland Head Light, and more.
Registration Fee: $85 per person. Transportation from the hotel is provided.
Welcome Reception
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Top of the East
Start your time at the conference at the top of the city! The Top of the East offers stunning panoramic views of Portland and Casco Bay. A perfect place to watch the sunset and reconnect with industry colleagues. Drick tickets & light hors devours will be provided.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Vendor Showcase
During All Meals & Breaks
Eastland Grand Ballroom
Our Vendor Showcase is an excellent way to explore new industry products and services. This year’s Showcase will be held Tuesday, October 6, during breakfast, lunch, breaks, and evening reception, giving attendees more opportunities to meet with suppliers.
Guest Event: Sip & Shuck
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Maine Oyster Co.
*Additional cost. Pre-registration is required.
Roll up your sleeves for a hands‑on oyster shucking lesson led by local pros. Master safe technique, crack into fresh Maine oysters, and sip curated wines of Maine. Zero experience needed—come hungry, leave confident!
Registration Fee: $40 per person. Location is walkable. Requires minimum of 10 people, maximum of 16.
Oyster Farming Competition, Reception & Vendor Showcase
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Eastland Grand Ballroom
Grab a drink and dive into a centuries‑old Maine craft: oyster farming. Then jump in—team up, get a quick demo from local pros, and go head‑to‑head in shucking, culling, and cage‑flipping challenges. We’ll score speed, finesse, and clean cuts, toss in a few surprise mini‑rounds, and let the crowd fuel the energy. Teams will chase the coveted SHUCK IT Award and serious bragging rights. Come to learn, stay to compete, leave a champion—or at least a little salty.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Sunset Ferry Tour & Lobster Bake on Peaks Island
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Inn at Peak’s Island
Hop aboard a private charter for a golden hour ferry across Casco Bay—salt air and Portland’s skyline glowing as we cruise to Peaks Island. Once ashore, roll up your sleeves for a classic Maine lobster bake with all the fixings – bibs, tools, and friendly guidance provided. Come for the views, stay for the feast, and ferry back under the stars with new friends. You will not want to miss this quintessential Maine experience!
Buses to Casco Bay Terminal will leave the hotel at 5:00 pm. Ferry leaves Casco Bay Terminal at 5:30 pm. The ferry is enclosed and a bar will be available. Ferry will leave Peaks Island and return to Portland at 8:30 pm. Be sure to bring a sweater or jacket as it will get chilly on the water.
