Maine Lobster Festival Gets Kicked Off Today

The 72nd Maine Lobster Festival gets kicked off in Rockland today (July 31) and runs through Sunday.

Events include the Sea Goddess Coronation on Wednesday evening at 6:30, Vines and Steins at 3:30 on Thursday afternoon, the parade on Saturday morning at 10.

There'll be lots to eat: boiled lobster, lobster rolls, lobster caesar salads, lobster wraps, lobster mac-n-cheese, blueberry pancakes, and more!

Most events take place at Rockland's Harbor Park and there is a free shuttle that runs from parking to the events.

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Since its inception in 1947, the festival has donated over $500,000 to Midcoast Maine communities.