Event Planner's Guide 2018

CONTENTS

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Free Bureau Services Area Introduction

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13-15 Festivals &

Annual Events Transportation Maine State Map

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22-23 Downtown

Portland Map

24 Planner FAQs 26-33 Vendor Directory CAPACITIES & AMENITIES CHARTS 35 Exhibit Halls & Auditoriums 35-40 Facilities & Restaurants 41 Outdoor Retreats with Lodging 42-45 Accommodations 45-56 Featured Properties 57 Index of Businesses

VISIT PORTLAND 94 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 772-4994 | (207) 874-9043 fax sales@visitportland.com , visitportland.com Group Marketing contact (207) 772-4994 ext. 227 or sales@visitportland.com

Online RFP available at visitportland.com/meetings

President & CEO Lynn Tillotson / ext. 233 | ltillotson@visitportland.com Editor + Ar t Director Amy Tolk / ext. 236 | atolk@visitportland.com ON THE COVER: Fort Gorges, built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay from 1858 to 1864, guards Portland Harbor. Photo by James Chatmas PHOTOS THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Woods Wheatcroft; Benjamin Williamson; Portland Museum of Art; Tim Greenway; Amy Tolk

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