There is a lot you can do during the festival from riding rides, crate race, road races, enjoy live music, food and so much more.
It is a special time for the people behind Maine Lobster Festival as they will be celebrating their 70th year. For volunteers who spend their time volunteering from eating tent to ticket taker at the gates. Volunteers is what keeps the festival going.
Highlights of this year's festival are coronation, where one young lady will win Maine Sea Goddess title, seafood cooking contest, marine tent, children's events, entertainment and touring a Navy ship.
Full Schedule:
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017
12:00 p.m.
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
Other
Official ribbon cutting ceremony at the Main Gate followed immediately by the arrival of King Neptune and his court, along with Adrianna Elaine Ames, the 2016 Maine Sea Goddess, arrive on the main dock from the briny deep to raise the flag and officially open the 2017 Maine Lobster Festival. Opening ceremonies will take place next to the flagpole by the Harbor Master’s building.
Then, King Neptune and his court, along with Adrianna Elaine Ames, the 2016 Maine Sea Goddess, arrive on the main dock from the briny deep to raise the flag and officially open the 2017 Maine Lobster Festival. Opening ceremonies will take place next to the flagpole by the Harbor Master’s building.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CORONATION REHEARSAL - MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
70TH ANNUAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL OPENS FOR THE DAY
Other
Festival officially opens, along with exhibition tents, booths, vendors, carnival rides and games.
Special Gate admission – 70th Anniversary WEDNESDAY ONLY
Admission $1.00 adults 12 and older
Admission – Free -children under the age of 12
Smokey’s Greater Shows - OLD FASHIONED DOLLAR DAY – RIDE TICKETS $1.00 EACH all Day!!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MAD SCIENTIST HANDS-ON BOOTH - NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Children
A fun hands-on learning experience for kids.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
MIDCOAST MUSIC ACADEMY SHOWCASE - NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
Students and faculty from The Midcoast Music Academy perform in various ensembles.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
THE 70TH MAINE SEA GODDESS CORONATION - MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
Come see the coronation of the 70th Maine Lobster Festival Sea Goddess! Festivities begin at 8 p.m. with music and the introduction of the Sea Princesses. The winner receives a cash prize and the title of The Maine Lobster Festival Sea Goddess with a lovely crown. She reigns at many events throughout the year, culminating with the start of the 2018 Lobster Festival. Also crowned is the Crown Princess and Miss Congeniality.
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
2:00 p.m.
JOHN MCDONALD, MAINE STORYTELLER
Entertainment
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
BEST IN SHOW - NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
A fun band mixing many styles including jazz, blues, and swing.
Part of Steins and Vines - Separate ticket requried.
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
STEINS & VINES TASTING EVENT - NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
Please join us at our 4th annual tasting event with local beers and wines made right here in Maine, sponsored by Hampton Inn & Suites. Must be 21 years or older and present photo ID for admittance. The $25 ticket includes Festival admission and 12 samples.
Location: North Entertainment tent
Music Provided by: Best in Show
When: Thursday Aug 3rd - 2 separate tasting sessions$25.00 per person which includes park admission.
Tasting I: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tasting II: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SMOKEY’S GREATER SHOWS – BRACELET DAY
Children
Bracelet $17.00
7:30 p.m.
CIRCUS MAINE, MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
Cabaret, trapeze and aerial apparatus, clowning, acrobatics, juggling and more!
General Admission seating available – first come first serve at no additional charge.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
RT. 17 RAMBLERS, NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
A traditional country/early rock music trio.
Friday, August 4th, 2017
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
EMILIA DAHLIN BAND, MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
One of Maine’s premier songstresses returns to the Festival stage. Portland ME based, she combines mesmerizing tales with rootsy folk and jazz vocals.
2:00 p.m.
WORLD’S FASTEST KNITTERS, NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Prizes and glory await this fun and popular event – hosted by Mim Bird of Over The Rainbow Yarns in Rockland.
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
DON ROY TRIO, NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
Specializing in traditional dance music from their Franco-American Heritage, and led by a Rockland native, The Don Roy Trio (fiddle, piano and bass) has been together for over 30 years with appearances that include the Kennedy Center and The Library of Congress.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
HELLO NEWMAN, NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
A dance party with one of Maine’s favorite bands.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SMOKEY’S GREATER SHOWS – BRACELET DAY
Children
Bracelet $17.00
7:30 p.m.
FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS, MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
General admission seating tickets available $25.00 which includes park admission.
“Good Lovin’”, “Groovin on a Sunday Afternoon” and “Beautiful Morning” are just a few of the Rascals hit songs. Led by original member, keyboard and vocalist Felix Cavaliere, The Rascals were one of the defining acts of the 1960-70’s with a cascade of big hits and giving rise to the phrase “blue-eyed soul.”
8:45 p.m.
LASER LIGHT SHOW FINALE - MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
Saturday, August 5th, 2017
10:00 a.m.
THE BIG PARADE, ROCKLAND MAIN STREET
Entertainment
“The 70th Anniversary of The Maine Lobster Festival”
Grand Marshal: Lois Stackpole Alley
Parade: Jen Chapman - 1-800-576-7512
parade@mainelobsterfestival.com
2:30 p.m.
MOJO (MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ ORCHESTRA), MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
Enjoy our own premier community jazz orchestra of the Midcoast area as they perform a variety of musical styles – traditional Big Band, Latin, funk, blues. Vocal numbers are also included.
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
JONESVILLE - NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
Popular local duo-performing classic hits.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE 10K ROAD RACE AND 5K WALK - MAIN STAGE AREA
Last chance to pre-register for the 10K Road Race and 5K Walk. If you've already registered online, you can pick up your packet at this time so you can head straight to the start line in the morning. Come to the tent at the bottom of the hill inside the Main Gate.
6:00 p.m.
STEELIN’ THUNDER, NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
Everyone’s favorite Local steel drum group returns to the Maine Lobster Festival.
7:30 p.m.
THE OUTLAWS, MAIN STAGE
Entertainment
General admission seating tickets available $25.00 which includes park admission.
Best known for “Green Grass and High Tides forever,” and “There goes another Love Song,” The Outlaws are often credited as among the founders of Southern Rock, and they have maintained very successful touring and recording careers for 40 years.
Sunday, August 6th, 2017
All Day
FAMILY FUN DAY! FREE ADMISSION
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.
Oceanside High School (formerly Rockland District High School)
South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School)
Check days for detailed schedule:
Wednesday, Aug. 2: Bus starts at noon and ends at 10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 3, and Friday, Aug. 4: Bus starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5: Bus starts after parade (usually around noon) and ends at 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 6: Bus starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m.
Bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.
7:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ALL KIDS’ EVENTS - INFORMATION TENT
Registration officially opens for International Great Crate Race, Kids’ Fun Run, Children’s Lobster Eating Contest, and Little Lobster Diaper Derby.
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - MAIN EATING TENT
Food
All-the-pancakes-you-can-eat breakfast in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, juice, coffee and milk. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children; offered through Sunday.
8:00 a.m.
1 MILE KIDS’ FUN RUN, NEAR THE MAIN GATE
Children
Not to be outdone, the kids have all the glory before the adult race with their own 1-mile fun run down Rockland Main Street. The Fun Run begins outside the Main Gate of the Festival grounds. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on the Main Stage the morning of the race.
The Kids' Fun Run is sponsored by
250 Main Hotel
8:30 a.m.
10K ROAD RACE AND 5K WALK/RUN
Entertainment
Start your Sunday morning with a timed run or walk around the beautiful town of Rockland. 8:30 am, near the main gate
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
70TH ANNUAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL OPENS FOR THE DAY
Other
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL!
10:00 a.m.
CHILDREN'S PARADE
Children
Sign up at the far end of the Eating Tent at 9 a.m.
Rick Adam and his one-man band will lead the kids this year.
11:30 a.m.
COD FISH CARRY AND LOBSTER EATING CONTEST, MAIN STAGE
Children
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SMOKEY'S GREATEST SHOWS CARNIVAL 2017 OPENS
Entertainment
Smokey’s Greatest Shows Carnival. Bracelet Day! $17.00
12:30 p.m.
LITTLE LOBSTER DIAPER DERBY - MAIN STAGE
Children
Registration is at the Information Tent
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BEATLEZANIA, NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Entertainment
The music of the Beatles brought to life by Rick Adam on one-man rock and junk bands.
1:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL GREAT LOBSTER CRATE RACE SHOWDOWN - ROCKLAND HARBOR
Entertainment
Join us for this special 70th Anniversary Celebration event featuring local First Responders as well as US Coast Guard teams competing in a best of “50” crates.
2:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL GREAT LOBSTER CRATE RACE BEGINS AT ROCKLAND HARBOR
Entertainment
Registration starts at 7AM at the Information Tent. The race is at the Waterfront and begins at 2pm
Sponsored by: Machias Savings Bank
5:00 p.m.
WREATH CEREMONY - PUBLIC PIER
Entertainment
King Neptune and the 2017 Sea Goddess will lead a wreath ceremony for fishermen lost at sea, held at the public pier.
6:00 p.m.
70TH MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL CLOSES
Other
See you at the 71st annual Maine Lobster Festival, August 1-5, 2018!
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