Shelburne County Lobster Festival

Shelburne County Lobster Festival
Shelburne County, Nova Scotia
Dates June 3-8th

Come celebrate the crustacean that put us on the map! The Shelburne County Lobster Festival is a week-long celebration of our rich fishing heritage, coastal culture, and — of course — the world’s best lobster.

From the Great Lobsterman Challenge to beachside yoga, vendor markets to live music, this festival brings together locals and visitors alike to honour the hardworking people behind our lobster industry and the incredible community that thrives because of it.

🎉 What to Expect:
🦞 Fresh lobster dinners & seafood delights in our many restaurants and take outs
🎣 Lobsterman challenge showcasing the skills of the working day lobster fisher
🎶 Live music & local entertainment
⚓️ Trivia Nights and sporting events
🎨 Artisan markets, kids’ activities & more!

Whether you’re cracking open your first lobster or you’ve been tying knots since you could walk, there’s something for everyone at the Shelburne County Lobster Festival. Come for the lobster, stay for the community.

Where the ocean meets celebration — welcome to lobster country.
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