Many southern to midcoast-area churches in Maine dish out a heap of food and hospitality at their down-home, public bean “suppahs.” But some churches hold other savory food events, such as turkey, roast beef and lobster suppers! The following list highlights many such public suppers, a number of which are held throughout the summer and into leaf-peeping season. We couldn’t include them all, so check with local newspapers, ask around and be on the lookout for road-side signs announcing upcoming supper events. Call ahead to confirm dates and times.
BELFAST
Belfast United Methodist Church (supper type varies monthly). First Sat of the month, March-Dec, 5pm, $4-8. 23 Mill Lane, Belfast 207-338-5575 www.belfastumc.org
BRUNSWICK
Brunswick United Methodist Church. Second Sat of the month, 5pm & 6pm, $4-8. 320 Church Road, Brunswick 207-725-2185 http://www.umcbrunswick.org/public-suppers.html
CAMDEN
John Street United Methodist Church. First Sat of every month, 5:30pm, $5-8. 98 John Street, Camden 207-236-4829 umccamden.org/congregational
CAPE ELIZABETH
Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church. First Sat of the month (Sep-May), 4:30-6pm, $5-8. 80 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth 207-799-8396 www.ceumc.org
EDGECOMB
Edgecomb United Church of Christ. Third Sat of the month (May-Sept), 5-6pm, $3-8. 15 Cross Point Road, Edgecomb 207-882-4060 www.edgecombchurch.org
ELIOT
Eliot United Methodist Church (“Chilli, Chowder & Chocolate” supper), Sat, Oct 28, 4-6pm, $9. 238 Harold L. Dow Highway, Eliot 207-439-6593 www.eliotumc.com
KENNEBUNKPORT
American Legion Post 159. Second Sat of every month (starting 7/14/18), 4:30-6pm, $4-8. 102 Main street (across from the police station), Kennebunkport, 207-967-2400
LEWISTON/AUBURN
Calvary United Methodist Church. Second Sat of every month, 4:45pm. 59 Sabbatus Street, Lewiston, 207-783-4875 https://calvarylewiston.org/services/
Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club. First Sat of every month, 4:30-6pm, $7. 2261 Hallowell Road, Litchfield, 207-268-9271 http://www.litchfieldsportsmensclub.com/activities/public_suppers__music_jams
PORTLAND
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church. First Sunday of every month, 5pm. 425 Congress Street, Portland, (207) 773 -5747 http://www.firstparishportland.org/Home.htm
Stevens Avenue Congregational Church (roast beef supper). Sept 24th & Oct 22nd, 4:30-6:30pm, $5-10. 790 Stevens Avenue, Portland 207-797-4573 www.saccucc.blogspot.com
POWNAL
North Pownal United Methodist Church. First Saturday of every month, April-November, 4:30-6pm, $3-8 (kids under 4 free). 851 Lawrence Road, North Pownal
207-688-4938 www.northpownalumc.org
ROCKLAND
Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Last Sat of the month, Mar-Oct, 5pm, $5-$7.50. 15 Wesley Lane, Rockland 207-596-5715 www.aldersgaterockland.org
SCARBOROUGH
West Scarborough United Methodist Church. Third Sat of the month, Mar-Oct, 4:30-6pm, $8. Corner of 2 Church Street & Route One, Scarborough 207-883-2814 www.wsumc.us
SOUTH PORTLAND
Elm Street Methodist Church. Fourth Sat of every month, 4:30-6:30pm, $4-$8. 168 Elm Street, South Portland 207-799-0407 www.elmstreetumc.org
WARREN
Second Congregational Church. Second Thurs of every month (May – Oct), 6pm. 252 Main Street, Warren 207-273-2338 www.secondcongregational.org
WELLS
The Ocean Lodge Masonic Hall. First Sat of every month, 5-7pm, $4-8. 1930 Sanford Road, Wells https://www.facebook.com/Wells-Maine-Bean-Supper
WESTBROOK
Pride’s Corner Congregational Church. First Sat of every month (Sept – June), 5pm & 6pm, $5-$8. 235 Pride Street, Westbrook 207-797-4636 www.facebook.com/pridescornerucc
Kennebec County?
Anything for the Lew. Aub. area?
Thanks for asking! We found a couple and added them to the list.
also do you about a bean suppah on cottage rd in Windham me on the third Saturday of the month
We just found these details in the Lewiston Sun Journal. Thanks for bringing it to our attention! “Acacia Lodge on Rte 136 in Durham will have a public Baked Bean Supper on Saturday, April 14, 2018, The supper will have the usual: baked beans, salads, hotdogs, corn bread, coffee, pickles, pies etc. The time will be from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.
Saturday, 14 April, 2018
04:30 PM – 06:00 PM”