San Pedro Sun: For the very first year San Pedro’s annual Lobsterfest was held on Barrier Reef Drive in the heart of town. Crowds gathered to enjoy all the great things that a Lobsterfest is known for – the extensive selection of delectable lobster cuisine, the unique creations of the artisans on display, great musical entertainment, games and activities, and of course the added attraction of a refreshing dip along San Pedro’s sandy beaches. Read More from San Pedro Sun »

Ambergris Today: Lobster Festival a Delectable Success. For being the first year that Lobster Fest was celebrated in San Pedro, the event was a total success! We guess that the lure of the delectable spiny lobster is too strong for anybody to give up. San Pedro Lobsterfest kicked off the opening of the lobster season in Belize with an entire weekend of activities… Read more at Ambergris Today »

Belize Picture of the Day: The big feast is today. ~Lobster Newburg~ Fresh baked pastry shell filled with delectable lobster meat in coconut cream. ~Surf and Turf~ Fresh succulent lobster tail paired with the ultimate companion, tender fillet mignon. Both are made for dipping in our rich lemon parsley butter. Sides of silky garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable medley complete the main course. Read More from Belize Picture of the Day »

Tacogirl’s Blog: Lobster Fest was a huge success. You would never know this was the first one. Everything went off so well and people had a great time. We walked up and down the strip between the park and Island Perk / Fido’s. We kept losing and finding people all night. Read more from Taco Girl’s Blog »

Special Thanks go out to all involved

Thanks to all who helped and made contributions to make the San Pedro Lobster Festival one of the best events of the year. Thanks to Ecologic Divers, Portofino, Seaduced by Belize, Cholo’s, Tropic Air, Ambergris Today, San Pedro Sun, Banana Beach, Pedro’s Inn, Fido’s, Blue Tang, Atlantic Bank, Alliance Bank, Belize Bank, Sunrise Realty, Pelican Properties, Ambergriscaye.com, San Pedro Police Department and the largest contributor Magnum Belize.

A ‘Thank You’ to all those who set up booths at the block party: Changes in Lattitudes, Casa Picasso, Pedro’s, Coconet Internet, Tabu, Sylvia’s Kitchen, Big Daddy’s, Atlantic Bank, Fido’s, San Pedro Library, Bowen and Bowen and KSV Playland.

A special thanks to the Town Board and in particular Miss Verde. Finally a big Thank You to Rebecca Arceo, without her help the block party would still be in the beginning stage. She pulled all the strings and made sure that everyone from participants, to competitors, to guests had a wonderful time. Further thanks is due to Tazmara Gowans (Barefoot Books), Pamela Zetina and Keira Forman for helping in arranging the booths Saturday afternoon.

Keep your eyes open and ears peeled for our next event, already in the planning process. Thank you San Pedro! – Elito Arceo, SPBA Chairman.

A listing of everything that went on at the first San Pedro Lobsterfest.

Thursday June 14th
Welcome to Lobsterfest “Meat and Greet” at El Divino Restaurant / Banana Beach Resort, featuring the famed Brazilian Rotisserie and music by ‘The Fat Cats”

Friday June 15th
Fido’s Lobster Contest: Cook You Own Catch. Beach Volleyball Competition and Music by The Fat Cats

Saturday June 16th
Front Street – BLOCK PARTY from Caliente’s to Fido’s. Booths lining the streets. Music by The Fat Cats in Central Park. Lobster King and Queen Competition. Lifetime Achievement Award. Cocktail Competition. Best Decorated Tent Competition. Best Lobster Dish Competition. DJ Brione

Sunday June 17th
Portofino Resort Afternoon Beach BBQ. Pedro’s Inn All You Can Eat Lobster Pizza Night

Monday June 18th
Portofino Resort Lobsterfest Lobster Feast