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Official Lobsterfest Schedule 2010
The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010. Enjoy 5 days of fun, celebrating the official opening of Lobster Season in the tropical paradise of Belize. In addition to some new twists on the traditional Lobsterfest Town Block Party (June 19th), the organizers have arranged a variety of Events throughout the week that are sure to please the entire family.
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 is going to be HOT HOT HOT, as celebrity weatherman Joey Stevens and Bob the Parrot of One Caribbean Weather/WSEE TV will be on the island filming the entire week’s events. Joey and Bob travel around the Caribbean and feature different destinations during their weather forecasts and on the One Caribbean Weather Satellite Channel.
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 Official Schedule
Monday June 14th 2010, starting at 6:00 pm
“Meat & Greet” Cocktail Party at El Divino (Banana Beach Resort)
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 officially kicks off on Monday June 14th with El Divino’s “Meat & Greet” Cocktail Party. Starting at 6:00 pm, this event features Drink Specials, Prizes and Live Entertainment by Banda Cubana. El Divino will also be introducing its brand new Tapas Menu. With great food, great friends and a fun atmosphere, this is always a ‘must do’ event.
Contact Banana Beach at www.bananabeach.com
Tuesday June 15th 2010, starting at 11:00 am.
Fido’s Beach Carnival, BBQ and Lobster Weigh-In
Featuring a Carnival-style atmosphere, enjoy a full day event with Beach Games, A Horseshoe Tournament, an Enormous Raffle, Live Music, ‘Grill Your Own Lobster’ Beach BBQ and the Official Lobsterfest Opening Day Weigh-In. Play the Lobster Spin, Lobster Darts or Pin the Tail on the Lobster to win great prizes. Bring your ” Game to the horseshoe tournament (Sign up by 1:00pm, starts at 2:00pm). Grill your own Lobster or choose from the Special Lobster Menu. Win great prizes from Local Businesses in the Raffle (4:00 pm – all proceeds to the Flow River Flow Foundation), Watch the Official Lobster Weigh-in and then dance the night away.
Contact Fido’s Restaurant & Bar at Fido’s Courtyard
Wednesday June 16th 2010, starting at 6:30 pm.
The Official San Pedro Lobsterfest Pub Crawl
The fun begins at 6:30 pm at the Lime located across the street from Tropic Air. Kick off this Pub Crawl in style with Drink & Food Specials and other fun surprises. The girls from Lime know how to throw a great party. The Pub Crawl continues on to the Tacklebox Bar & Grill at 8:00 pm for more fun, games, food and drink specials. Enjoy the view from this beautiful dock. The Roadkill Bar is the next stop at 9:30 pm for a special night of fun Karaoke, high jinx and more. The Pub Crawl then finishes at a special version of Wet Willy’s World Famous Ladies Night from 11:00 pm on.
Thursday June 17th 2010, starting at 6:00 pm.
Pedro’s Inn – All You Can Eat Lobster Pizza, Lobster Trivia Night and Texas
Hold’em Poker Tournament
On June 17th the fun shifts to Pedro’s Inn with the ‘All You Can Eat’ Lobster Pizza event. While there, try your luck in the 3rd annual Lobsterfest Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament or prove how smart you are in the Lobster Trivia Challenge. Be sure to arrive early, Pedro’s thin-crust Lobster Pizza is always wildly popular.
Contact Pedro’s Inn at www.pedroshotel.com
Friday June 18th 2010
Captain Morgan’s Retreat Lobsterfest Event
The original “Temptation Island”, Captain Morgan’s Retreat is home to Buena Vista Restaurant, which has gained fame for its gourmet dining, featuring a menu that includes home-baked breads, fresh seafood and the best of Caribbean and Central American cuisine.
Contact Captain Morgan’s Retreat at www.captainmorgans.com
Saturday June 19th 2010, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Lobsterfest Arts & Culture Festival
Join us in San Pedro’s Central Park in the afternoon for the 1st ever Lobsterfest Arts & Culture Festival featuring live music, arts & craft displays and Belizean Cultural exhibits from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Featuring local artists and entertainment, this new event will highlight the rich culture of Ambergris Caye and Belize to locals and tourists alike.
Saturday June 19th 2010, starting at 5:00 pm.
San Pedro Lobsterfest Town Block Party
The ever-popular ‘Lobsterfest Town Block Party’ will be the grand finale of San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 and kicks off at 5:00 pm in Central Park. This Event features the Lobsterfest King and Queen Pageant, Live Entertainment by Belize’s own Supa G, Food Competitions, Drink Competitions, Booth Competitions and a whole lot of fun! It’s the
party of the year and you do not want to miss it.
In addition to Food Booths, the Town Block Party will also feature a new ‘Community Corner’ where local charities and community organizations can set up displays and draw attention to the many worthwhile causes in San Pedro.
Lobsterfest King and Queen Pageant participants will be required to perform a unique talent on stage for the judges, and points will be awarded for costume & appearance as well as their talent. This competition is open to all.
The ‘Flavor of San Pedro’ Drink competition will feature the best bartenders in San Pedro creating the perfect cocktail on stage, to be judged by a panel of celebrity judges. Points will be awarded for presentation as well as the quality of their creation. This competition is open to all bartenders, even if they do not have a booth.
The Best Lobster Dish competition and People’s Choice Booth competition is open only to businesses that are participating in the Block Party. The celebrity judges will once again be called on to select the best food of the night, while everyone will be able to vote on crowning the best overall booth.
Participants in the Food Competition will be judged both on the quality of their food as well as the presentation of their dishes from their booth to the judges table. The creativity of their presentation as they move through the crowd to present their dishes to the judges is a key component this year.
The San Pedro Business Association would also like to thank this year’s Platinum Sponsors: Banana Beach Resort, Belize Tourism Board, Captain Morgan’s Retreat, Casa Cayo Real Estate, Fido’s Restaurant & Bar, Pedro’s Hotel, Pelican Reef Villas, Xanadu Resort, The Phoenix, Seaduced by Belize and Tropic Air. A special thanks goes to tacogirl.com, Rebecca Arceo of Seaduced by Belize, Paul Jewitt, Renita Dellacca of Changes in Latitude and Diane Lawrence of Quicksilver for helping to organize this year’s event.
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 is sure to be the biggest and best Lobsterfest ever! If any local artists or entertainers are interested in performing at the Block Party, or if local businesses would like to rent a booth they are asked to contact the San Pedro Business Association at: 226.2254 or email: info@sanpedrobusiness.com.
I hope you both had a great time in Barbados and Grenada. We are all looking forward to seeing you as well.
Hello everyone….Bob and I are getting packed for Lobsterfest…actually we are just getting clean underwear since most of of stuff is still in the bag from last weeks trip to Barbados and Grenada…hey, we’re just a couple of crazy guys!!! Really looking forward to seeing you all next week, we will have a BLAST!!!! See ya soon.
Good to know Amy ty.
Well since you asked…..add a few drops of eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender oil to any non scented lotion or carrier oil… You can also add ingredients to shampoos etc so they help with the de bugging…..this is primarily for mosquitos but should work for most anything. Another tip is to add lemongrass oil to a ribbon and tie it on…..neck, belt loop or what have you. Not sure if this will work on the skeeters in your corner of the world. I’ll let you know when we come down if it works. 🙂
JS sounds like fin – I am sure we can handle you city folk. Glad you are excited and can come for some of the fun. Sorry you will not be here for the big block party it is going to top the chart. For sure you will find us Thursday night at Trivia. Probably Tues night at Fido’s but not sure yet – we will be there in the afternoon for sure.
I would imagine some of the spas sell them but have not looked. What’s your bug spray mix Amy?
Hey tacogirl, is it possible to get essential oils in san pedro? If so you can make bug spray that’s non toxic with them.
Tacogirl,
Planning on bringing a crew from the Radisson for opening night and tuesday. Do you think the Island can handle us City folk? We’re really excited. We’d love to come out for the weekend but most of us have Father’s day activities with family. Hope to see you and Tacoboy out there.
Peace out.
JS
That’s great JoAnna you picked a perfect day to arrive. The block party is going to be off the hook. As to bug stuff we use cutters or off it is really what ever works best for you. Glad you enjoy my blog. Congrats on condo and future move here.
My daughter and I are coming on the 19th. Can’t wait! Been reading your blog for a while enjoy it. We are moving to AC when our condo is done…..whoo hooo. Any suggestions on which bug stuff works best?
I wish you were too but we will save you a spot for 2011.
I so wish we were going to be there this year! I will never stray from San Pedro again! Believe me when I say “we have learned our lesson!” Tracy is still trying to recover (and not from drinking) – poor guy! San Pedro 2011 – here we come!
I totally agree how soon can you get your ass down here lol.
I think that Lobster fest is in need of a carnie who specializes in pretty much everything needed to run a festial. Now where can we find that person…..
Great you are coming Wayne – the official one is June 14th – June 19th but there will still be lots of lobster to enjoy when you are here.
I can wait to enjoy the San Pedro Lobsterfest I will be there on June 25th – June 28th.