General Admission Tickets

Free admission for the 79th Maine Lobster Festival. We hope you’ll join us July 29 – Aug. 2, 2026!

Steins and Vines

We are excited for our annual Steins & Vines tasting event! Our event proudly features all Maine-made or distributed brews, wines and spirits. Learn more.

Friday, July 31
Session 1: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Session 2: 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1
Session 1: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Session 2: 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Delegate Banquet

The winner of our Maine Lobster Festival Delegate Competition will be chosen by a panel of judges. At the Delegate Banquet, participants will each have a turn to speak with judges to showcase their knowledge of Maine’s lobster industry and ideas to support the industry during the current challenges it is facing.

The banquet will be held on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Samoset Resort and is open to the public. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online. A full meal is included, and there will be a cash bar.