Maine Lobster Festival

09/13/2024

How many lobsters did you eat at this year's Maine Lobster Festival? We cooked and served over 20,000 pounds of fresh Maine lobster in the world's largest lobster cooker!

09/08/2024

Do we have any New England Patriots fans out there? Today is the first game of the season! Pat Patriot and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders were on hand at this year's Big Parade to greet visitors!

09/06/2024

Only 327 days until the 2025 Maine Lobster Festival! But who's counting...

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09/05/2024

We love this children's book by local Maine author Melissa Jones-Bayley! https://bit.ly/47iOt67

One fine day, a lobster boat captain sets out aboard the Kieran Scott with his sternmen (who happen to be a deer and a turtle) to haul their traps. Along the way, they encounter a lost cat and assist it in getting home to its island. Then, when they can’t find their buoys, they discover that a gia

09/04/2024

Is a family vacation to the Maine Lobster Festival on your bucket list? Join us July 30 - Aug. 3, 2025! https://bit.ly/3zcQWhl

Photo courtesy of Instagram user robinson_family_road_trip

08/30/2024

This year we were lucky enough to have the U.S.S Delbert D Black for tours. The U.S.S Delbert D Black is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy, which was launched in 2017. It weighs approximately 9,200 long tons, is 510 feet long, and houses 280 officers and enlisted. The ship is named for the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Delbert D. Black. Did you get to see the ship this year?

08/28/2024

The Maine Lobster Festival Delegate is chosen along with a runner up and Most Congenial. Winners receive cash prizes and represent the Maine Lobster Festival and Maine’s lobster industry at festivals and events throughout the year. Did you watch the ceremony this year?

08/26/2024

Did you check out the touch tank this year? The touch tank provides hands-on chances to touch and learn about a wide variety of Marine life! 🦞🐠

08/23/2024

The rain can't stop us! Even with the parade delay there was still a ton of fun! Did you see 2024 Maine Lobster Festival Delegate, Caitlyn Lamb, and King Neptune on their float this year at the festival?

08/21/2024

Did you watch the Maine lobster festivals Lobster eating contest? If you didn’t, the rules are simple. The first contestant to finish eating a 1 1/4 lb. steamed lobster wins. They must finish two claws, two knuckles, and the tail to be considered done.

08/16/2024

The Kind Neptune sculpture restoration is coming along! This is what it looks like in the bronzing process when new sections are cast. Learn about this project and how you can donate. https://bit.ly/3PKzMBu

08/16/2024

The cod fish carry is where participants run to a skiff where they put on fisherman’s gear (a fisherman’s hat, big rain jacket, and rubber boots) as quickly as possible. After they grab a slippery 12-pound cod and carry it back to the skiff. Did you see this event this year?

08/13/2024

08/12/2024

We had lots of items turned into our lost and found during this year's Festival, including the items pictured and lots of glasses and sunglasses. If you recognize any of these items please email [email protected] to confirm and coordinate pick up.

08/12/2024

Check out the Lobster Festival King Neptune's Court 2024! Did you see them on the grounds this year?

08/09/2024

Did you know the Maine Lobster Festival used to be called the Maine Seafoods Festival? Did you have any other seafood at this year's Festival? Lets us know!🦞

08/07/2024

rocks! Did you know they can cook over 1,600 lbs of lobster in 15 minutes, with the help of the worlds largest lobster cooker! How many lobsters did you eat at the festival?

08/06/2024

This year's Seafood Cooking Contest winner was Susan Lewis Baines with a Lobster Wedge Salad. Find this year's winning recipe along with the other contestants' recipes and give them a try for yourself! https://bit.ly/39CtVvU

08/05/2024

Over 400 runners took to the streets on Sunday, Aug. 4 for the Maine Lobster Festival 5K & 10K road race! Congratulations to 5K winners Tony Pallaria and Isabel Fryer, and 10K winners Kyle Wood and Olivia Bush! Full results: https://bit.ly/34S5KXO

08/04/2024

Congratulations to International Great Crate Race winner Mave Poland, age 11 from Cushing, Maine, with 1,999 crates! Find the full results: https://bit.ly/3u1nz0i

08/04/2024

The 77th Maine Lobster Festival is officially closed! Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, and visitors who made this year a success! See you for the 78th Festival, July 30 - Aug. 3, 2025.

08/04/2024

At 5 pm King Neptune and his court will hold a wreath ceremony honoring all those lost at sea over the past year.

08/04/2024

Don't miss the International Great Crate Race at 2 pm! Runners will attempt to cross as many crates as possible while trying not to fall into the chilly harbor...but inevitably the water wins and big splashes are guaranteed! https://bit.ly/3u1nz0i

08/04/2024

Kids get their own events today! https://bit.ly/3OE8aLI

Fun Run - 8:30 am https://bit.ly/34S5KXO
Cod Fish Carry - 11:30 am
Lobster Eating Contest - 12 pm
little Lobster Diaper Derby - 12:30 pm

08/04/2024

Julia Gagnon, Maine's own American Idol superstar performs live today at 3 pm!

08/03/2024

Congratulations to the winners of The Big Parade! Thank you to all participants for making this year's parade fantastic, despite the weather delay!

People's Choice - MVRA All Stars
Antique Vehicle - On Watch
Commercial - Horch Roofing
Non-Profit - Good Tern Co-op
Marching - Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band
Band - Hallowell Community Band
Director's Choice - MAC Storm Cheerleaders
Theme - Elks

08/03/2024

Tomorrow, Aug. 4 at 8 am, start your day off with a bang! More than 300 runners will compete in the 10K and 5K road races through the streets of Rockland. Register online or day-of. https://bit.ly/34S5KXO