ORIGINAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL COMING TO LONG BEACH SEPT. 6-8

The Original Lobster Festival is coming to Long Beach on Sept. 6-8 preparing fresh, live Maine lobsters in the world’s largest cooker, which steams up to a thousand pounds of lobster at a time.

The festival will run from Friday  5-10 p.m. to  Sat. & Sun. from 12-10 p.m.  

You can find all things lobster from lobster rolls to lobster mac and lobster fries, lobster bisque, and even lobster surf ‘n’ turf! 

Also, the infamous signature drink, the “Screaming Lobster,” among other specialty drinks. 

You can dance it all off to some great live music or at one of the decade parties, featuring incredible cover bands. 

If your fancy footwork needs refreshing, be sure to check out one of the fun dance instructions workshop to get you groovin’ all night long. 

Or sing along to all your favorite songs at the Karaoke Lounge with a live band. Festival also features: International food court, local artisans, delicious desserts, beer & wine gardens, large dance floor, VIP Lounge, free e-Souvenir photos, whiskey tasting lounge, live interactive reptile exhibit and a live sports tent where you can experience firsthand the highest-quality picture and heart-pounding sports action like never before while enjoying your lobster feasts. 

Easily a family-friendly event, kids can enjoy face painting, games, inflatable bounce houses and a magic and illusion show as seen on America’s Got Talent.

Tickets are $5 Friday General Admission, $13 One-Day General Admission (Sat./Sun.),children under 12 Free.

Ticket include free Souvenir E-Photo, Live Music, Children’s Stage (Sat./Sun.) w/Inflatable Bounces, Dance Floor and Lessons, Karaoke Lounge with Live Band on Fri./Sat. Night, Live Reptile Interactive Exhibit, Live Sports Tent and Whiskey Tasting Lounge.

1.25lb Lobster Feast with admission is $30.

2.5 lb Jumbo Lobster Feast with admission is only $58. 

Plates include one (or two) fresh live steamed lobster(s), coleslaw, dinner roll, watermelon, fresh cut lemons and butter dipping sauce.

VIP Lounge available for $20 on Friday, $40 (Sat./Sun.) Includes: a prime seat location with assigned seating under a canopy to keep you cool in an exclusive VIP area with all the amenities, all-day unlimited VIP access, complimentary beverage of choice, and front line privileges for meal line.

A children’s area is available go online for special admission discounts and packages available only online at originallobsterfestival.com

ORIGINAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL

WHERE: Rainbow Lagoon Park • Long Beach

WHEN: Sept. 6-8

TIME: Fri. 5-10, Sat./Sun. 12-10.

INFO: originallobsterfestival.com

COST: $5 Fri; $13 Sat./Sun.; $30 admission and lobster.