– Press Release – The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010. Enjoy five 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 19), 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 14, starting at 6:00 pm
“Meat & Greet” Cocktail Party at El Divino (Banana Beach Resort)
Lobsterfest kicks off with El Divino’s “Meat & Greet” Cocktail Party. Features Drink Specials, Prizes and Live Entertainment by Banda Cubana. El Divino will also be introducing its brand new Tapas Menu.
Tuesday, June 15, 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 ‘A’ 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.
Wednesday, June 16, starting at 6:30 pm.
The Official San Pedro Lobsterfest Pub Crawl
The fun begins at 6:30pm 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 17, 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 17 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.
Friday, June 18,
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.
Saturday, June 19, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Lobsterfest Arts & Culture Festival
Join us in San Pedro’s Central Park in the afternoon for the first-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 19, 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 competitions are 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: isaiasmajil@yahoo.com.
