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Maine Lobster Festival 2026

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Five-day seafood festival on the Rockland waterfront — serving tens of thousands of pounds of fresh Maine lobster. Features the Great International William Atwood Lobster Crate Race, Sea Goddess pageant, parade, live entertainment, craft vendors, and the iconic Big Parade.

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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 - Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Dates:

Wed, Jul 29, 2026:12pm - 10pm(Day 1 (Wednesday) — grounds open noon–10 PM per official schedule.)

Thu, Jul 30, 2026:8:30am - 11:30pm(Day 2 (Thursday) — 8:30 AM–11:30 PM per official schedule.)

Fri, Jul 31, 2026:8:30am - 11:30pm(Day 3 (Friday) — 8:30 AM–11:30 PM per official schedule.)

Sat, Aug 1, 2026:8:30am - 11:30pm(Day 4 (Saturday) — 8:30 AM–11:30 PM per official schedule.)

Sun, Aug 2, 2026:8:30am - 6:30pm(Day 5 (Sunday) — 8:30 AM–6:30 PM per official schedule.)

Harbor Park

1 Pleasant Street
Rockland, ME 04841

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