The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.

All Day

Free Shuttle Bus

The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.

• South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School): 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841

Check days for detailed schedule:

• Wednesday: 11AM – 10PM

• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM

• Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade.

All Day

Art Show at North Tent

“Heritage, History, and Ancestry” (at the Maine Heritage Tent at Middle Pier)

Listen for music and festival announcements in the PA booth.

Art, & Crafts at the Art Tent, Buoy Park

Touch Tank, Books, & Demonstrations of the Maritime Industry in the Marine Tent, on Middle Pier

7:00 to 10:00 am

Pancake Breakfast (in the Food Tent)

9:00 to 1:00 pm

Amateur Seafood Cooking Contest , held in the North Tent

10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Seafood served (in the Food Tent)

Midday

King Neptune & His Court, 2023 Sea Goddess, and Black Beard visit the festival

3:30 to 5:00 pm

Steins & Vines, in the North Tent
Celebrate our 8th Annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.

5:30 to 7:00 pm

Steins & Vines, In the North Tent
Celebrate our 8th Annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.