Our own lobster cookers on a sunny August day in Rockland, ME. Five days
of feasting and fun on the fabulous coast of Maine! Come visit us August
3-7, 2011
The Maine Lobster Festival would not be complete without lots of fun
activities for the kids! In addition to our Children's Tent, which is
opened all five days of the Festival, kids have the opportunity to
participate in lots of fun competitions, including:
- Lobster Eating
- Cod Fish Carry
- Diaper Derby
- Costume Parade
Cooking Contest
Amateur cooks are invited to enter the Maine Lobster Festival Seafood
Cooking Contest. Any one 18 or older is eligible to enter the contest
with the exception of professional food experts, Maine Lobster Festival
officials, or Village Soup employees.
The Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest is sponsored by
Village Soup. The first prize winner will receive $200, the second prize
winner receives $175, and the third prize awarded will be $150. Make
sure to stop by and see the cooks in action! Judging starts at 11:00 am
on Friday and prizes will be awarded at 12:30.
Coronation
And the 2010 Maine Sea Goddess is...Emily Benner
Newly crowned Maine Sea Goddess Emily Miles Benner walks with King Neptune on stage at Harbor Park during the Maine Lobster Festival Aug. 4.
One of the great highlights of the festival features eighteen young
women from the local midcoast area vying for the Sea Goddess crown,
scholarships, and prizes. The Maine Sea Goddess represents the Maine
Lobster Festival, the lobster industry, and Rockland, Maine for the year
with appearances at other events and associations throughout New
England.
Entertainment
The Maine Lobster Festival has music for every taste! Look for jazz, comedy, oldies, celtic, reggae, folk, or a dash of the blues scattered throughout the festival grounds!
Reserved seating tickets will be announced for next year.
• Thursday - TBA
• Friday - TBA
• Saturday - TBA
Check out our full schedule for details on other local and regional acts that will be performing in 2011 when available.
Stay tuned, the entertainment will be announced for 2011 soon. TBA