PRESIDENT’S LETTER

2022 President’s Letter

Greetings and WELCOME BACK lobster lovers! I am so pleased to say that after two years off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be celebrating the 75th Annual Maine Lobster Festival, in person, Aug. 3-7 and we can’t wait to see all your smiling faces!

Since 1947 to the present five-day celebration we know today, one thing has never changed—the delicious bounty of fresh Maine lobster right from the waters of Penobscot Bay. We continue our commitment to promote and support our hardworking lobstering community by serving lobster locally sourced from right here in Knox County. At the last Festival held in 2019 we served nearly 18,000 pounds of lobster, and with your help we hope to exceed that amount this year.

This year our Festival theme is “We Are All Champions.” I truly feel like we have all run a long race to get back to “normal”, and having the Festival is like winning a prize! As a non profit organization it is our mission to give back to our local communities in ways large and small. In the last decade the Maine Lobster Festival has been fortunate to be able to donate over $800,000 in support to many area charitable organizations such as senior and student groups, local food pantries and shelters, youth sports groups, animal rescue, and other groups in need. We assist in purchasing equipment and vehicles for area first responders and provide annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors.

There is so much to see and do, and this year in celebration of our 75th year we are pleased to say that there is NO ADMISSION CHARGE. We want you to come and have fun, while exploring all we have to offer. Watch fresh steamed lobster being prepared at the World’s Largest Lobster Cooker. Head over to the Food Tent for a delicious Lobster or Shore dinner. Visit our Arts & Crafts and Marketplace tents to find beautiful hand-crafted items. In the Marine Tent, learn how lobster traps are made and see marine creatures up close in our touch tank. The North Tent offers our Seafood Cooking Contest, cooking demonstrations and other events. Over on the Maine Stage, watch live performances by talented musicians from all over Maine. There is something for everyone here!

On behalf of the Maine Lobster Festival family, our Directors, Members and our more than 1,300 amazing Volunteers, we’re so glad you’re here with us, and we hope you have a wonderful time!

Enjoy!

Celia Knight President