Watch this video from the 2026 Maine Lobster Festival of our interview with Neptune Sculptor Richard Johnson, and a peek into the process of cooking pounds of lobsters for the Festival.

Watch this video of the Maine Seafood Cooking Contest held at the Maine Lobster Festival on July 31, 2026. The five finalists were selected from 64 contestants who submitted recipes for consideration. The recipes need to be able to be easily replicated and to be completed in person using local, Maine ingredients. The appearance of the table and the food also plays a part in the judging.

Watch this video of the 2026 Demolition Derby held at Union Fair on August 8. 2026. There are multiple Heats of different classes of vehicles, concluding with a Feature Heat where the previous winners face off.

Watch this video of the Coronation of the 2026 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen, as well as the Maine Wild Blueberry Crown Princess, the Teen Miss Maine Wild Blueberry Princess and the Little Miss Maine Wild Blueberry Princess. This event was held at the Union Fairground on August 6, 2026. In all there were 25 contestants introduced , in addition to representatives from other Maine Fairs & Festivals.

Watch this video of the Fifth Annual Rockport Donut Festival, held at Rockport Harbor, Maine on June 12-13, 2026. We have music, activities, home-made donut competition, a road race, an on-the-water lobster crate race, many, many donut vendors, and other delicious foods.

Watch this video of the Delegate Awards Ceremony at the Maine Lobster Festival, held in Rockland, Maine on July 29, 2026. The First and Second Delegates who will represent the Maine Lobster Festival for the next year are announced.

Watch this video of the Maine Lobster Festival Parade , held in Rockland, Maine, on August 1, 2026. Celebrating all things lobster, this parade featured color guards, Festival Delegates, floats, bands, matching groups, lots of fire engines and emergency vehicles, and much , much more.