Eat Bugs, Sip Cocktails: Wiscasset, Maine’s Weirdest Night Out

There are some events that sound so strange at first that you immediately want to know more, and this edible insect happy hour happening in Wiscasset, Maine is definitely one of them. Taking place on Saturday, May 30 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset, the event is opening the summer season with something that most people probably never expected to put on their weekend plans: eating bugs while sipping cocktails.

When I first heard about an event centered around edible insects, my first thought was, “Wait… people actually do that?” But the more I read about it, the more it started sounding less weird and more like one of those random experiences you just have to try at least once. Instead of a formal dinner setting, it sounds like a relaxed and fun atmosphere where people can casually sample snack-style hors d’oeuvres featuring edible insects while hanging out and trying different drinks.

The insect cocktails are probably the biggest conversation starter because it’s such a bizarre combination that somehow also sounds interesting. I also like that the event is designed for everyone, whether you already know about edible insects or you’re just curious enough to step outside your comfort zone for the night. Sometimes the weirdest food experiences end up becoming the most memorable ones.

Overall, this sounds like the kind of event people talk about afterward because it’s so unexpected. Even if eating bugs sounds strange at first, pairing them with cocktails and turning it into a social experience makes it feel like a unique summer event worth trying.