Love Lobster? Love A Lobsterfest Celebration

Lobsterfests are relatively easy to find across the entire United States. Lobsterfest's are a great way to enjoy a feast with fellow lobster lovers in a family friendly environment. Lobster and seafood festivals in general are held annually during August through September months.

The Port Of Los Angeles Lobster Festival (Septemeber) - The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival is home to the Guinness World Record for the Most Seafood Served at an outdoor event. Scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call in San Pedro, California are conveniently available. Parades, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships, arts and crafts, and musical performances add to the festivities of The Port Los Angeles Lobster Festival.

For 20,000pounds of delicious Maine Lobster, try the Rockland, Maine Lobster Festival in August. Not only is lobster on the menu but also various arts and crafts, Lobsterfest theme party games and activities for children, U.S. Coast Guard Station tours, road races, carnival rides, and seafood cooking contests.

Mississippi love Lobster and to prove it the Biloxo Seafood Festival held each September, draws over 25,000 people. Food events feature a gumbo championship, jambalaya, shrimp, and fried fish. Plenty of music allows locals and tourists to enjoy the food while listening to musical performances.

North Carolina Seafood Festival (October) - For more than 22 years, the second largest Festival in North Carolina, offers seafood, regional/national musical entertainment and cultural heritage and traditions that surround commercial fishing. Arts & craft vendors, an 8K road race, and rides are also an option to view or participate in.

Astoria Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival (April) - A tradition for more than 27 years, the Astoria Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival offers live music from NW Bands, seafood and arts & crafts all can enjoy. Other culinary foods at the theme party include the locally loved Rotary club's traditional crab dinner.

New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar (June) - New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar offers shrimp, lobster, calamari, exotic alligator sausage, sushi, seafood paella and conch fritters.

Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Seafood Festival (September) - New England's largest seaside event features more than 60 seafood restaurants serving a wide range of seafood cuisine. Attractions include 80 arts & crafts vendors, end-of-the-season Sidewalk Sales, a Kiddie Land, culinary chef demonstrations, two stages of entertainment with bands and orchestras, fireworks display and a Sky Diving show.