Maine Lobster Festival

Now celebrating its 79th year, the Maine Lobster Festival takes over Rockland's waterfront from July 29 through August 2nd, bringing thousands of visitors together for one of the state's most beloved events.

Butter, bibs, and big lobster rolls — the 2026 Maine Lobster Festival is returning.

The Maine Lobster Festival makes the list of food festivals you can't miss in 2025

There is no shortage of cool things to do in 2025! Say what you want about winter in Maine, you can't deny that there is always something going on, every single season, month and week, of any given year. From music, to outdoor activities, to incredible food & beverage, you will have plenty of options for things that you can be excited about...

10 to put on that bucket list for next year! Maine is well known for it's vibrant food festival scene, showcasing the state's fresh seafood, local produce, and traditional cuisine. Throughout the year, Maine hosts numerous food festivals, with a little something for everyone...

Now you have another reason to head to Rockland! Next month, the Maine Lobster Festival will celebrate its 77th year in Rockland, and the party just got kicked up a notch. This year's Maine Lobster Festival is back, and will be bigger and better than ever with FREE admission, a new beer tent, fireworks, a two-day Steins & Vines tasting event, an expanded children's tent, and tons of new fun ac

Happy Birthday, rock on, Virginia! Most days it can be a struggle for all us to get up early in the morning and go through the grind of a work week, but imagine doing exactly what you love to do, well beyond the point you could have retired and just kicked back and enjoyed life...

Warm weather will be here before you know it, so now is the time to make plans! We aren't quite out of the woods yet, because March can be a very cold & snowy month, but you can't help but get a little excited over the idea of summertime...

Listen, we all love dynamic duos: Brady and Gronk, Ortiz and Manny, Brown and Tatum. But avocado and lobster?

Next July, the Maine Lobster Festival will celebrate its 77th year in Rockland!