COOKING CONTEST

Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest

75th Anniversary Community Cookbook

SPONSORED BY FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS

Amateur chefs are set to compete in the annual Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest, part of the 75th annual Festival set for Aug. 3-7, 2022 along the Rockland Waterfront.

Amateur chefs age 18 and older will be competing for more than $600 in prize money during this popular event. A panel of judges will select the winner based on creativity, suitability of the seafood to the recipe, and simplicity. The recipes can be any dish and must contain seafood found in Maine waters.

The contest will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 5, in the North Entertainment Tent on the Festival grounds. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m., with prizes announced and awarded around 12:30 p.m. First prize is $250, second prize is $200, and third prize is $150. Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars is a lead sponsor for the contest.

The contest audience will have the opportunity to sample the prepared recipes in the cooking area and pick up the contestants’ recipes after the awards are presented. For additional contest details, visit www. MaineLobsterFestival.com or contact Celia Knight at celia@knightmarineservice.com or 207-542-1192.

We are excited to announce our 75th Anniversary Community Cookbook is coming soon! This is a cookbook that showcases the incredible talent and diversity of our local community’s love for Maine. Its recipes are arranged seasonally, and help tell the story of our history, community, and connection to our natural resources. Lobster is the star, but recipes also feature other local seafood, vegetables, and fruits. We hope for this to become a treasured item for generations to come!