Rockland Lobster Trap Raffle Winners Announced

Rockland, Maine- Gordon Page, Sr.   -  Executive Director of Rockland Main Street Inc announced the winners of the Lobster Trap Raffle, "Once again I want to thank you and your organizations for your support in this year's Lobster Trap Raffle.
We drew the winning tickets this afternoon at Noon, and the winners are....
Ethan Dorr of Milbridge, and Talon Westhaver of Round Pond.
Both winners opted to accept the CASH PRIZE of $2,250 each, rather than the 50 traps each.
Net proceeds from this raffle go to Rockland Main Street, Inc.'s operating budget. This very important funding supports our non-profit organization in our efforts of downtown revitalization and community and economic development.
Below are the sales statistics for this year's raffle. Please extend my appreciation to your respective teams at Brooks Trap Mill, Camden National Bank, Hamilton Marine, and First National Bank."


2016 LOBSTER TRAP RAFFLE TICKET SALES TALLY - WINNING TICKETS DRAWN 4 JANUARY 2017

BROOKS 170
CNB          54
HAMILTON  29
FNB             38
RMSI             7


             

Lobster Trap Raffle Launched

ROCKLAND, MAINE – The opportunity to win fifty lobster traps or a cash prize of $2,250 is underway in Midcoast Maine.

The annual Lobster Trap Raffle is a fundraising event for Rockland Main Street, Inc. The non-profit, downtown advocacy organization has been raffling the traps that are used in the construction of the well-known lobster trap tree which has been overlooking Rockland Harbor every Christmas season for the past 13 years. The raffle supports the ongoing revitalization of the downtown district.

Of the 154 traps used to build the behemoth, 100 of those will be divided into two separate prizes of fifty traps each. For those who want to support the effort but have little need for the traps, the alternative prize is $2,250 cash.

The cash prize is a new component to the traditional raffle event, according to Gordon Page, executive director of Rockland Main Street, Inc. “We’ve been looking at ways to increase ticket sales over the years and we discovered that by adding a cash prize, we’ve opened up the market to people that are not associated with the lobster fishing community”.

Page added that people have been very excited about the raffle and begin asking about it as soon as the lobster trap tree goes up in the week before Thanksgiving. The traps are built in Thomaston by Brooks Trap Mill, and delivered to Mildred Merrill Park where as many as 30 volunteers work for the better part of a day to stack the traps using a secret engineering plan.

The four-foot traps are ready to fish; “just add bait”, Page said. If a fisherman wins, he or she can choose to keep these specific traps, or may trade the value of these traps for their own customized version.

Tickets are $50 each and are available at Brooks Trap Mill, including some of their satellite locations. Tickets are also available at Camden National Bank; Hamilton Marine in Rockland and Southwest Harbor; and First National Bank. A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be the 4^th of January.

Rockland Main Street, Inc., is a focused partnership of residents, businesses and local government that enhances and protects the unique sense of place and economic vitality of downtown Rockland.  

The group also produces the Summer Solstice Celebration & Street Party, and other events that bring people and attention to the historic downtown.

For more information: rocklanddowntown@gmail.com; 207.593.6093; https://www.facebook.com/events/423360404718377/

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Building Rockland's Lobster Trap Tree Takes Volunteers

Rockland, Maine - Rockland Main Street, Inc. has been building the World's Largest Lobster Trap Tree since 2003, celebrating 12 years in 2015. Built by volunteers from Apprentice Shop, Bolduc Correctional Facility, Rockland Maine Street and U.S Coast Guard station Rockland the Trap Tree is constructed from 154 traps built specially for Rockland Main Street Inc. by Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, Maine. Each trap weighs 40 pounds. A special engineering plan allows the height to tower to 35 ft. Each trap is outfitted with a red door to help with the festive look. 480 ft of garland decorate the tree along with 2,500 lights and 125 lobster buoys that were brought to the tree by lobstering families to decorate the original tree. The tree is lighted from the inside, as well as twinkle lights that wind through the garland. The final topper is a 5ft fiberglass lobster that reigns over the tree for the holiday season.

Lobstering and the working waterfront is Rockland's heritage and what makes our community authentic and salty. We are proud to celebrate that every year with our Lobster Trap Tree.

Thanksgiving weekend is filled with Christmas event hosted by Rockland Main Street.

Schedule:

Santa arrives via U.S. Coast Guard vessel at 12:00 Noon on Friday the 27th, the Lobster Trap

Building Rockland's Lobster Trap Tree

Rockland, Maine - Rockland Main Street, Inc. has been building the World's Largest Lobster Trap Tree since 2003, celebrating 11 years in 2014. Built by volunteers the Trap Tree is constructed from 152 traps built specially for Rockland Main Street Inc. by Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, Maine. Each trap weighs 40 pounds. A special engineering plan allows the height to tower to 35 ft. Each trap is outfitted with a red door to help with the festive look. 480 ft of garland decorate the tree along with 125 lobster buoys that were brought to the tree by lobstering families to decorate the original tree. The tree is lighted from the inside, as well as twinkle lights that wind through the garland. The final topper is a 5ft fiberglass lobster that reigns over the tree for the holiday season.

Lobstering and the working waterfront is Rockland's heritage and what makes our community authentic and salty. We are proud to celebrate that every year with our Lobster Trap Tree.

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Building Rockland's Lobster Trap Tree

Story and Video by Doug Mills

Photography by David Mills

RCN America Network

Rockland, Maine - It's 8:30 in the morning as the Brooks trap truck arrives with the first load of green lobster trap[s for Rockland's famous Lobster Trap Tree. Volunteers unload the traps under a cold and overcast sky.

“Rockland Main Street, Inc. has been building the World's Largest Lobster Trap Tree since 2003, celebrating 10 years in 2013. Built by volunteers the Trap Tree is constructed from 152 traps built specially for Rockland Main Street Inc. by Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, Maine. Each trap weighs 40 pounds. A special engineering plan allows the height to tower to 35 ft. Each trap is outfitted with a red door to help with the festive look. 480 ft of garland decorate the tree along with 125 lobster buoys that were brought to the tree by lobstering families to decorate the original tree. The tree is lighted from the inside, as well as twinkle lights that wind through the garland. The final topper is a 5ft fiberglass lobster that reigns over the tree for the holiday season.”http://www.rocklandmainstreet.com

This year we were able to film the entire event and condense the 4 hours of building down to 12 minutes minus the cold for your enjoyment.

Our thanks to all the volunteers who worked tireless in the cold and a very special thanks to Rock City Roasters, Tim Hortons and Pizza Hut for their hot food and drink to keep everyone going.

Festival of Lights 2013

Thanksgiving Weekend
November 29, 30 and December 1st

Events Listing

Friday November 29th

12:00 Santa arrives by Coast Guard Boat at Buoy Park/ Middle Pier greets the kids and parades to his workshop in Mildred Merrill Park near the Lobster Trap Tree.Sponsored by Journey's End Marina

12:30 - 3PM Santa is at his Workshop in Mildred Merrill Park ( top of the hill in Harbor Park near the Lobster Trap Tree ) Sponsored by Kinney Rentals & MLW,LLC and Eastern Tire

12:30 - 4PM Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, pick up near Rustica across from Planet Toys
for a ride around downtown. Sponsored by Local Businesses so everyone rides for free !

1PM – 3PM Gingerbread House drop off at Waterworks Sponsored by The First

6PM Lobster Trap Tree Lighting ! Santa arrives by All Aboard Trolley to Light the Trap Tree and greet the kids ! Enjoy Cocoa, Cookies and Holiday Music under the Wallace Tent !
Sponsored by Camden National Bank

Saturday November 30th

All Day: Gingerbread Gazing on Main Street. Look for Gingerbread Houses in the shop windows. Stroll Main Street, Shop and Dine, enjoy the festive decorated windows and lights. Sponsored by The First

10AM - 1PM Share the Wonder at the Farnsworth Art Museum: Family Activities
and Music

12 - 3PM Santa is at his Workshop by the Lobster Trap Tree greeting kids or
Strolling Main Street ( Be sure to say hello ! ) Sponsored by The Maine Lobster Festival and The Free Press

1PM - 3PM Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, pick up near Rustica across from Planet Toys
for a ride around downtown. Sponsored by Local Businesses so everyone rides for free !

6PM - 8PM Festival of Lights Parade! Floats return to Main Street for viewing.

Rockland's Lobster Trap Tree Raffle Winner announced !

Lobster Trap Tree Raffle Winner announced !

We are pleased to announce that Jim Tripp of Spruce Head
had the winning raffle ticket !!  The $50 contribution
won Jim 100 of the traps used to build the Lobster Trap Tree.
The value of the traps is $6800.
Jim was very happy to support Rockland Main Street, Inc.
and has purchased a raffle ticket for the last 3 years.
Thanks to Donnaleen at CNB Rockland for selling the winning ticket !

Trap Tree comes down tomorrow ( Wednesday 9th ) with the
assistance of the crew from the Apprentice Shop and Brooks
Trap Mill. Last Chance for pictures is today !

Lobster Trap Tree Raffle Drawing Is Tomorrow!

LAST CHANCE!

Lobster Trap Tree Raffle Drawing is tomorrow afternoon !!
Still time to get a Raffle Ticket ..
$50 wins 100 traps used to build the trap tree.
Tickets available at Brooks Trap Mill, Hamilton Marine,
and Camden National Bank till 3:00 tomorrow.

Proceeds benefit Rockland Main Street, Inc. (501c3)
All contributions help with The Festival of Lights and Summer Solstice !!

Lobster Trap Tree Raffle Tickets are going fast...

Lobster Trap Tree Raffle Tickets are going fast , but still available at Camden National Bank, Hamilton Marine, and Brooks Trap Mill Locations !!

Just $50 gets you a chance to win 100 traps used to build the Lobster Trap Tree !!
Only 300 tickets sold.

Proceeds benefit Rockland Main Street, Inc.  (501c3, nonprofit ) that brings you the great Community Events, Festival of Lights and Summer Solstice.
Drawing is January 4th !

" Taking the Lead to Keep Downtown the Heart of the Community ! "