Thursday August 20, 2026
2rd Annual
Tides & Traditions
Join us for an evening of coastal heritage, community and connection.
Time & Location
August 20, 2026
Burnt Cove Boil
4 Willie's Way, Stonington
About the Event
Tides & Traditions is the Maine Lobster Community Alliance's signature summer fundraiser, bringing together lobstermen, community members, businesses, and supporters for an unforgettable evening on Stonington's working waterfront. Enjoy a traditional Maine lobster dinner, celebrate our coastal heritage, and help support the people, traditions, and future of Maine's lobster industry.
Tickets are by a suggestion donation of $25 per person and include a traditional lobster dinner, beer & wine and a silent auction.
Proceeds benefit the Maine Lobster Community Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Tickets
By Donation. Suggested donation of $25 per person.
Ticket sales beginning soon,
To RSVP and be notified when tickets are available email
Chris Payne, chris@mainelobstermen.org
become a sponsor
Sponsorships offset the cost of hosting the event and mean more of the funds raised can go directly to supporting the lobster industry and the communities that rely on it. All donations to the MLCA are tax-deductible and directly benefit the MLCA’s efforts to support fishing families and communities.
If you would like to join our growing list of sponsors or would like to volunteer to help during the event, please email chris@mainelobstermen.org.
You can mail your check payable to the MLCA to:
MLCA, PO Box 315, Kennebunk, ME 04043
or pay by credit card HERE
sponsorship levels
$5,000
Presenting sponsor: company listed as presenting sponsor on all materials, speaking opportunity during opening remarks, promotion on website, social media & Landings, prominent logo placement on all signage, 4 complimentary tickets.
$2500
Logo on marketing materials, logo on signage and MLCA website, promotion on website, social media & Landings, 2 complimentary tickets
$1,000
Logo on signage and MLCA website, promotion on social media and Landings, 2 complimentary tickets
$500
Logo on MLCA website, promotion on social media and Landings
The MLCA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and sponsorships are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Donations of any amount are always welcome to help cover the event costs.