The Original Lobster Festival is back and it’s jam-packed with live entertainment, fun activities and as the name might imply tons of live main lobster. The Lobster Festival was held at the Fountain Valley Sports park from Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10, 2023. This event was formerly called The Long Beach Original Lobster Festival, aka The Long Beach Lobster Festival, and was held at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach.
The event will include à la carte lobster-based dishes—including live Maine Lobster steamed in the world’s largest cooker, lobster sliders, lobster rolls, and lobster on-a-stick—and options for those in favor of non-seafood meals.
There will also be a lineup of live music, a karaoke lounge, a dance floor (complete with dance instruction), El Baston del Rey Tequila/Whiskey tastings, a VIP lounge and cabanas, plus many other activities.
The event is kid-friendly, and will include a magic show, games, balloon twisting, and face painting. Kids can also meet The Original Lobster Festival mascot.
Entertainment & Music Lineup
TBA
Things to Do at the Original Lobster Festival
| Karaoke Lounge w/Live Band | Live Music |
| El Baston del Rey Tequila/Whiskey Tasting | Dance Floor & Lessons |
| Adult Beverages: Beer, Wine, and Drinks | International Foods and Desserts |
| Tons of Fresh Live Maine Lobsters | Live Sports Tent |
| Lobster rolls, Lobster sliders, Lobster-on-a-stick | Screaming Lobster and Margaritas |
| Non-seafood ( e.g. BBQ, Mexican, American, Chinese, Thai) | Carnival Rides & Games |
| Arts & Crafts Booths | Free Souvenir E-Photos |
| Children’s Stage | Face Painting |
| The Arty Loon Magic Show (Sat./Sun.) | Balloon Twisting |
The Original Lobster Festival
Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10, 2023
Friday: 5 pm -11 pm
Saturday: 12 pm – 11 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 8 pm
Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley
16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Free Parking
General Admission, VIP Admission and Private Cabanas are available.
Children 12 and under are free
Re-entry with a handstamp is allowed.
Save $2 off general admission at the gate with this coupon.
General Admission/Children’s Admission
- Free souvenir E-Photo (first-come, first-served basis)
- $5 beer available for purchase
- Live entertainment
- Dance floor and lessons
- Live sports tent
- Karaoke lounge w/live band
- El Baston del Rey tequila/whiskey tasting
Does NOT include food, drinks, carnival rides, games and VIP Lounge
VIP Admission
VIP admission includes general admission plus:
- Complimentary beverage,
- VIP assigned seating
- All-Day unlimited access to VIP lounge
- VIP Bar
- Front line privileges at the meal line
- Large canopy for a shaded area
- Front stage access with an exclusive VIP Entrance and Exit with access to the dance floor
- Private restroom facilities
Does NOT include food, drinks, carnival rides, games. Any age child must pay for a VIP ticket for VIP benefits.
Tickets can be purchased upon arrival at our box office on the day of the event.
Purchase tickets online for this event visit at The Original Lobster Festival
The Box Office is located at the main gate 1 entrance.
The entrance is at Brookhurst Street and Heil Avenue.
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Additional Details
- No dogs allowed except service animals
- Blankets, folding chairs and small umbrellas are allowed
- Not outside food or alcohol
- No large umbrellas, tents, hammocks, canopies, lounge chairs, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, drugs, gambling, swimming, weapons
- Vaccination is not required
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Monique McArthur is a mother of two, writer, and creator of delicious recipes. In her spare time she enjoys exploring all that Orange County has to offer, traveling, shopping, running with her dogs and spending time with family.