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Maine Lobster Festival | Photographs

Thinking about going to this year’s Maine Lobster Festival? Here’s a look at what you can expect when attending the ultimate crustacean celebration.

People walking in a wet street parade, including a child in a red lobster costume holding an orange bucket.

Lobster costumes aplenty.

Photo Credit: Brenda Darroch
Thinking about going to the 2016 Maine lobster festival? Find out what you can expect by viewing this slide show of images of the Pine Tree State’s most popular crustacean celebration. Arguably one of the state’s best food fests, the Maine Lobster Festival is a spectacle not to be missed. This five-day celebration — held in Harbor Park  in Rockland, Maine— includes a big parade, sea goddess coronation, a lobster-crate race,all the fresh-cooked lobster you could possibly eat, cooking contests, souvenirs, carnival rides, crafts, and live entertainment. This year’s festival runs from August 3 – August 7, 2016. [slideshow post_id=”524958″]

Brenda Darroch

Brenda Darroch is a contributor to NewEngland.com. She lives in Kennebunk, Maine.

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