The Maine Night Market
An evening of feasting, shopping and learning with Maine’s Asian food producers
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 5 - 9 PM
Curious about Maine’s Asian food scene? Missing cultural foods from home that you haven't been able to in Maine? Just itching to try something new? Whatever the case, this special event is for you! Join us on August 23rd for the second annual Maine Night Market, featuring Asian food producers from across the state.
Stop by for an exciting tour of flavors from across the globe: sample delicious Asian treats, stock up on high quality Asian products made right here in Maine, and meet with the vibrant community of Mainers whose talents make events like this possible!
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This event is FREE to attend and tickets are not required! Stroll through our campus and learn more about the Asian food and drink products our local artisans are crafting, enjoy cooking demonstrations, immerse yourself in Maine’s diverse Asian community, and of course, feast on lots of delicious local Asian cuisine!
FREE
Admission!
2025 Food Vendors
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2025 Product Vendors
EVENT LOGISTICS
Event Cost & Tickets
The Maine Night Market is free to attend and tickets are not required. An optional suggested donation of $5 will help us continue hosting events like this in the future.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site.
The Maine Tasting Center cafe and many vendors accept credit cards, but some may not so it's a good idea to have a little cash on hand just in case!
Audience
The Maine Night Market is fun for the whole family. If attending with children, be sure to come early to enjoy Dim Sum Story Time (5:30 PM) and the ShinDaiko performance (6:30 PM)!
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Please leave dogs (except for Service Animals) at home for this particular event.
PARKING & Accessibility
Onsite parking is free! Thanks to the generosity of our parking sponsor, Norm's Used Cars, event parking will be plentiful and available in the field directly adjacent to our campus. A limited number of accessible spaces are available in the paved lot on our campus - please follow directions from our parking attendants when you arrive.
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All buildings on our campus are ADA compliant. Paved paths exist between buildings and buildings with stairs also have ramp access. Please note that vendors will be set up on the front lawn, on the grass, in an area that is level but without paved paths. The ShinDaiko performance will take place on the front lawn as well, but will be visible from the deck connected to the Tasting Room.
Demos, Talks & Performances
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5 - 6 PM - Discovery Center
Marpheen Chann Poetry Reading & Author Talk
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5:30 - 6:30 PM - Learning Center
Dim Sum Story Time with Author/Illustrator X. Fang
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6:30 -7 PM - Front Lawn
Performance by ShinDaiko: A Contemporary Taiko Ensemble
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7 - 7:45 PM - Learning Center
Hot Pot Talk/Demo with Jeff Mao and Chris Toy
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Tasting Room Specials
Here's what's cooking for the 2025 Maine Night Market!
Small Plates
Kimchi Dog | $10
Classic Maine Red Snapper on a soft bun with kimchi, American cheese, lettuce and scallions
Vegetarian Option Available
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Concepta's Spicy Beef Curry | $10
South African Indian ground beef curry made with Concepta's Studio spice blend, served with rice
Gluten Free
Unagi Don | $12
Kabayaki barbeque eel from American Unagi, served over rice with scallions and nori
Gluten Free Option
Vegan Option w/ Tempeh
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Miso & Black Garlic Bread Basket $5
Flavored butter duo - one made with black garlic from Quarter Moon Farm, the other made with Go-En Miso - served with Hootenanny baguette
Vegetarian​
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Red Bean Donut $6
A gorgeous, large donut filled with red bean made fresh by Yuri's Desserts in Portland
Vegetarian​
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Beverages
Maine Boba Tea | $6
Cup of Sea Bold Coast Breakfast tea, Hilltop Boilers maple cream, oat milk, tapioca pearls
Zero proof, Vegan, Gluten Free
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Green Tea Lemonade with Basil Seeds | $6
Lemonade, Little Red Cup green tea, basil seeds
Zero proof, Vegan, Gluten Free
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Banana Milk! | $6
An iconic Korean beverage, made right here in Maine by Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook
Zero proof, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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Handshake Negroni | $12
Handshake Amaro L'Amer Amargo, Portland Distilling Goldie's Gin, Sweet Vermouth
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In addition to the beverage specials above, we will also have beer, wine, hard seltzer, hard cider, CBD seltzer and Green Bee soda available
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