Pies on Parade 2025: A Delicious Weekend of Sweet & Savory Treats in Midcoast Maine!

Writer: Gerry Caron | Mar 1, 2025 | 4 min read

The Ultimate “Pie-Topia” Returns: Savor Midcoast Maine This Pi Day Weekend!

Get your forks ready, Maine! The most delicious weekend of the year is back. Pies on Parade 2025 makes its grand, highly anticipated return to Midcoast Maine from March 14-16, 2025. After a multi-year hiatus, this legendary community tradition is reclaiming its throne as the ultimate foodie event, transforming the towns of Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and Thomaston into a sprawling “Pie-Topia”.

More than just a feast for the senses, this year’s tour celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the AIO Food and Energy Assistance Program. By indulging in a slice (or ten), you are directly supporting Knox County families through AIO’s vital food, energy, and diaper assistance programs.

The 2025 Pie-Tasting Itinerary

This weekend-long celebration offers a unique flavor for every palate, spread across the most scenic coastal villages in the state:

• Friday, March 14 (Pi Day): Kick things off with a cinematic treat! Enjoy a screening of The Life of Pi at the historic Strand Theatre in Rockland. (Separate tickets required).

• Saturday, March 15 (12:00 PM – 3:30 PM): The tour begins in the high-energy harbors of Camden and Rockport.

• Sunday, March 16 (12:00 PM – 3:30 PM): The feast moves south to the artistic hubs of Rockland and Thomaston.

A Flavor for Every Palate: Over 50 Confirmed Stops!

With dozens of local inns, restaurants, and bakeries participating, your commemorative map is your passport to pie perfection. Featured highlights include:

• Savory & Gourmet: Elegant Savory Galettes at the 16 Bay View Hotel and comforting Chicken Pot Pie Bites at the Villager Cafe.

• Maine Classics: Authentic Brodis Wild Blueberry Pie at Barren’s Distillery and Apple Hand Pies at the Hideaway Inn.

• Sweet Indulgences: Decadent Brownie Pie a la Mode at the Blue Harbor House Inn and rich Chocolate Fudge Pie at Quarry Hill.

• Inclusive Eats: Exceptional Vegan & Gluten-Free Blueberry Crumble at Zoot Coffee.

Ticket Guide & Registration

Tickets are limited and often sell out fast for this beloved tradition.

• One-Day Pass: $20 (Choose Saturday or Sunday)

• Weekend Warrior Pass: $35 (Access to both days)

• What’s Included: Every ticket holder receives an official map and access to samples at every participating location.

Official Website: Pies on Parade 2025 – AIO Food & Energy

Event Contact Information

• Organizer: AIO Food & Energy Assistance

• Phone: (207) 596-1043 (Note: Text corrected to official AIO line)

• Email: [email protected]

• Address: 70 Industrial Way, Rockland, ME 04841 (Main AIO Center)

Extend Your Stay: Retreat to Moose River Lookout

While you’re visiting the coast for the parade, why not escape to the heart of the Maine Highlands for a true wilderness retreat? Moose River Lookout in Rockwood offers the perfect basecamp for your next adventure.

• Elite Trail Access: Direct backyard entry to ITS66 for late-season snowmobiling and ATV fun.

• Riverside Luxury: Enjoy a private dock on the Moose River and stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

• Winter Sports: Minutes from the best ice fishing and hiking in the Moosehead region.

Book Your Stay:

• Phone: 800-544-0300

• Email: [email protected]

• Address: 4054 Rockwood Rd, Rockwood, ME 04478

• Website: Moose River Lookout