Evening Events

Evening event tickets are sold separately for each event. The evening social events kick off with a cash bar in the outer hallway on the lower level opening at 5:30 p.m. The dining room doors open at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Event ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Purchase Event Tickets

Thursday Seafood Reception and Silent Auction

Thursday, February 29, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association

This lively reception features a gorgeous bounty of Maine’s finest seafood donated by fishermen and organizations across Maine, all prepared by the the chefs of the Samoset Resort. Buy your tickets early to attend this wonderful feast, connect with the fishing community, and most importantly, don’t forget to scope out and bid on our silent auction taking place alongside the reception — proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

Note: Dietary restrictions are not accommodated beyond the menu offerings. Alternatives to seafood are included in the spread.

Friday Fish Dinner

Friday March 1, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by National Fisherman

A delicious meal featuring truly fresh fish – haddock from the Portland Fish Exchange – prepared by the Samoset Resort’s kitchen. Plan to dine in the banquet room and stay for the annual live auction.

Note: The menu for this meal accommodates gluten-free eaters. Other dietary restrictions are at your own discretion.

Friday Live Auction for the Student Scholarship Fund

Friday March 1, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

Following dinner on Friday, we open the banquet rooms to the public for our lively auction. This year we’ll bring back Marci Train, our live auctioneer who takes your bids on gear and items you use all year round. All funds our auctions generate go to students of fishing families pursuing a postsecondary education.

Saturday Banquet, Forum Wrap-up, and Dance Party

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Eaton Peabody

A banquet dinner will be served at our Forum wrap-up event. Recognition will be given for outstanding service and generous donations. Dinner and award presentations will be followed by musical entertainment by the band Turd Pollack of Chebeague Island, and an invitation to join us on the dance floor. Purchase your tickets to attend and close out the Forum in style.

Note: Dietary restrictions may be accommodated but must be marked on the ticket order form.

Children’s Meals

We offer three evening children’s meals. Pre-registration and payment for the dinners is required onsite, with signup forms located at the registration desk.