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Public Meeting and Event Calendar

2026 Meetings and Events

Jan. 27

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Meeting

The Commission met in December to set a budget and plan of work but was unable to complete an aggressive agenda. The Commission will complete its annual planning activities at this meeting at the Hancock County Extension Office in Ellsworth from 8 am to noon. To RSVP please email wbcm@maine.edu.

Feb. 18-19

Wild Blueberry Advisory Committee to the University of Maine

This committee, comprised of 7 industry members, will meet on the 18th in the Buchanan Alumni House (McIntire Room) in Orono to hear updates on University of Maine research and Extension, and listen to proposals for 2026 funding requests. On the 19th, they will meet again in the Foster Boardroom of the Buchanan Alumni House (Orono) to score proposals and make awards. To RSVP email wbcm@maine.edu

Jul. 10

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Meeting

The Commission will be meeting to discuss and review the progress of the 2026 plan of work, along with potential initiatives for the 133rd legislative session, at the University of Maine Machias, Torrey Hall in room 230 from noon to 4 p.m. To RSVP, please email wbcm@maine.edu.

Aug 2 and 3

6th Annual Wild Blueberry Weekend! - Public Event

Tour wild blueberry farms, pick (and nibble) wild blueberries at select locations, try a new-to-you wild blueberry dish or drink during this years Wild Blueberry Weekend!

Sept or Oct

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Meeting

The Commission will be meeting to discuss information gathered from the 2026 grower listening session to form a list of priorities for 2027. This meeting will be held at the Hancock County Extension Office in Ellsworth from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To RSVP, please email wbcm@maine.edu.

Nov. 17

Wild Blueberry Advisory Committee to the University of Maine

This committee, composed of seven industry members, will meet remotely on the 17th to discuss current University of Maine and University of Maine Extension research, review 2027 Requests for Proposals, and approve selected proposals. To RSVP, email wbcm@maine.edu​.

Mid Nov.

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Meeting

The Commission will be meeting to discuss and review the 2027 plan of work along with the 2027 budget at the University of Maine Machias from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. To RSVP, please email wbcm@maine.edu.

For more information about any of these events, or to inquire about attendance and participation, please contact us at wbcm@maine.edu

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