Inside a large white tent decorated for a celebration, with round tables covered in red, yellow, and blue tablecloths, each adorned with patriotic flags, flower centerpieces, bottled water, and utensils, illuminated by string lights hanging from the ceiling.

Lobsters on the Sound

A large bouquet of flowers with yellow roses, white, purple, and blue flowers on a table with magazines and glasses of water.

MyMaine is the 2026
media sponsor for
Lobsters on the Sound

An annual fundraising gala held at the Hinckley Company in Southwest Harbor. This year's event was the biggest yet with over 500 attendees, and a live auction that broke the record for the highest amount raised. The money supports Harbor House, a nonprofit community center that offers year round programming for students of all ages and economic levels. MyMaine is proud to support causes that educate and inspire Maine's students, as Harbor House has done for 61-years.

We encourage you to learn more about Harbor House by clicking here.

Photos taken by Cailyn Burke Photography

Two women with name tags, smiling and posing at an outdoor event during sunset, with a large white tent and other attendees in the background.
Group of people taking a photo at the beach during sunset, with rocks, water, and distant hills in the background.
A woman in a floral dress and black jacket walking on a pier with water underneath, with houses and trees in the background, during sunset.
Large industrial boat storage warehouse with open garage door, several parked cars, and two people walking in front, under a sign that reads 'Hinckley'.
A table with two glasses, one with a blue lobster logo and the other with a red lobster logo, along with white paper bags labeled 'Blue Pint' and 'Wine red' and some plastic bags on the side.
Pearl and shell necklace draped over a wooden jewelry display stand at an exhibition.
Model boat filled with cans, bottles, and jars at an outdoor market in Trenton, Maine, with people and tents in the background.
Outdoor event with multiple white tents and a group of people standing in line or socializing during sunset.
People gathered at an outdoor bar on the beach, with drink bottles, cups, and red decorative flowers on the table.
Assorted appetizers on wooden boards at an outdoor event with people in the background.
Four magazines titled 'My Maine' with a sunset and house on the cover, placed on a dark surface.
Interior of a decorated event tent with tables covered in red, yellow, and black tablecloths, adorned with small flags, flowers, glasses, and silverware, and supported by metal poles with string lights hanging from the ceiling.
Two women at an outdoor event, one in a colorful dress reading a brochure, with a table of magazines and a gift bag nearby. Other people are in the background, some browsing tables with boxes and flowers.
A woman in a striped sundress with sailboat and umbrella patterns and a man in a dark blazer and tan pants looking at a large presentation board at an outdoor event under a white tent.
Table setup with an upside-down wine glass, a rolled white napkin tied with a red and white striped ribbon, a printed menu or information sheet, and a piece of paper with the number 136 on it, all on a yellow tablecloth.
A group of six women standing together at an outdoor gathering, smiling and holding drinks, with a crowd and a building in the background.
A smiling young woman and a smiling young man standing close together at an outdoor event during sunset. They are surrounded by a crowd of people, some wearing hats or sunglasses, and there is a tent in the background.
People attending an outdoor event near a wooden barn with a sign that reads "Hinckley" at sunset.
Group of women standing on a dock near the water, waving and smiling, with boats and hills in the background during sunset.
Two elderly men at an outdoor event, holding copies of a book titled 'MY MAINE,' with tents and a crowd in the background during sunset.
People gathered outdoors at a sunset event, with a bar and flowers in the foreground.
Two men wearing black t-shirts and gray aprons, smiling and standing inside a tent.
A metal barrel outdoors with a fire burning inside, emitting smoke, near a waterfront pier with boats and hills in the background during sunset.
A large bowl filled with bright orange cooked lobsters, with a person wearing black gloves preparing them at a seafood market or festival.