A fresh batch of lobster at the food tent during the 2018 Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland. Ariana van den Akker/Staff Photographer
You’ll have a shell of a good time celebrating the state’s star crustacean during the annual Maine Lobster Festival, happening July 31 to Aug. 4 at Harbor Park in Rockland.
The festival’s five-day schedule features an arts and crafts show, parade and tasting event.
Other highlights of the Maine Lobster Festival include the International Great Crate Race, during which participants attempt to race across a string of lobster traps in Rockland Harbor. There’s also a seafood cooking contest, road race and plenty of kids’ activities.
Some of the musical acts performing over the five days are Paddy Mills, Rigometrics, Charlie and The Hustle and Julia Gagnon.
Don’t forget about the actual lobsters. You’ll have plenty of chances to eat your fill.
For the full schedule, head to mainelobsterfestival.com.
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