Maine Lobster Festival

06/13/2026

You don’t have to be local to lend a hand. Vacationers and summer residents are a huge part of our volunteer team. If you’ll be in Midcoast Maine between July 29 and Aug. 2, we’d love to have you join us! There's a job for every age and ability, and all volunteers get a T-shirt and a free single lobster dinner. Apply today! https://bit.ly/3CeJ3JR

06/12/2026

Make Steins & Vines part of your Festival plans! With four tasting sessions over two days, this is a great opportunity to explore Maine-made or distributed beer and wine in one fun setting. Tickets are $50 per session and include 12 tastings, a commemorative glass and light snacks. https://bit.ly/3tx12ca

Friday, July 31 Sessions
Session 1: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Session 2: 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1 Sessions
Session 1: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Session 2: 4:30-6:00 p.m.

*This is a 21+ event.

Join us at the 79th Maine Lobster Festival, July 29 - Aug. 2 at Harbor Park in Rockland, Maine.

06/11/2026

With free admission, activities for kids, and food options beyond lobster and seafood for picky eaters, the Maine Lobster Festival makes the perfect destination for your Maine family vacation! Join us July 29 - Aug. 2 at Harbor Park in Rockland, Maine. https://bit.ly/4xiJ7Ex

When planning a summer trip with kids and teens in tow, parents want events that truly entertain all ages. At the Maine Lobster Festival, families quickly discover it is much more than a food event. While lobster may be

06/09/2026

The Maine Lobster Festival is proud to support local students and their futures. This year, $4,000 in scholarships were awarded to seniors from Medomak Valley High School and Oceanside High School, recognizing their hard work, community involvement and commitment to continued education. From future nurses to dedicated community leaders, we are honored to invest in the next generation and celebrate their achievements.

The Maine Lobster Festival proudly continued its tradition of supporting local students by awarding several scholarships to graduating seniors from Medomak Valley High School and Oceanside High School. The Ken Black Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, was awarded to Kaia Flaherty, a senio...

06/05/2026

Our entertainment line-up is going to have you on your feet all five days of the Maine Lobster Festival! Get to know all the bands and see what each day has in store. https://bit.ly/4dNtMV3

Join us July 29 - Aug. 2 at Harbor Park in Rockland, Maine.

If you're looking for live music in Maine this summer, the Maine Lobster Festival is a can't-miss event. From July 29 through August 2, 2026, in Rockland, you'll find five days of free shows from hometown favorites, rising regional stars, and even some big names from beyond Maine. With the harbor as...

06/04/2026

Ever wanted to be on a cooking show? Now is your chance! We're selecting five amateur chefs to compete in this year's Seafood Cooking Contest. You can make any dish, as long as it includes seafood found in Maine waters. First prize is $200, second prize is $175, and third prize is $150. Apply today! https://bit.ly/39CtVvU

06/03/2026

Our annual Steins & Vines tasting event is a favorite for good reason. It’s a chance to sample Maine-made or distributed brews, wines and spirits, learn more about the craft behind each pour and enjoy a fun festival experience right on the grounds. Tickets are $50 and include 12 tastings plus a commemorative tasting glass and snacks. https://bit.ly/3tx12ca

This year's sessions are Friday, July 31 & Saturday, Aug. 1, 2:30–4:00 p.m. and 4:30–6:00 p.m.

06/02/2026

Crowd favorite Paddy Mills will be back to serenade visitors in the eating tent again this year! https://bit.ly/34yNdzJ

Paddy Mills is a Maine-based folk singer and songwriter whose music carries the salt air of the North Atlantic and the stories of the people who live by it. With a voice both warm and weathered, Paddy’s songs navigate the waters between tradition and modern life, celebrating working folks, coastal communities, and the enduring pull of the sea.

His performances feel like conversations between old friends. His original songs, such as Cribbage in the Corner, reflect his deep connection to Maine’s maritime culture and the people who make their living close to nature’s edge.

In 2013, Paddy won the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Songwriting Contest as well as the Rosegarden Coffeehouse Performing Songwriter Competition. His 2014 album Race to the Bottom reached #6 on the Roots Music Report and #12 on the Folk DJ list; he won the South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition, the Mid Atlantic Song Contest and the CT Folk Festival Song Competition that same year.

When he's not writing or playing songs, Paddy spends as much time as he can with his wife and four kids on the coast of Maine, messing about with wooden boats.

06/01/2026

Registration is officially open for the Maine Lobster Festival 5K & 10K Road Races! Both races are timed, and the first 300 to pick up their race packet receive a T-shirt. All finishers are presented with a finisher medal, and awards are presented for top finishers in many age categories. Registration is $35 online and $45 on race day. https://bit.ly/34S5KXO

05/29/2026

How did Maine become synonymous with lobster? Maine Coast Life takes a look back at how the famous crustacean became so deeply ingrained in our culture. https://bit.ly/4nZG5AP

Ever wonder why Maine and lobster are inseparable? The answer goes deeper than you think.