Long Beach Lobster Festival

Friday, September 5th — 5 PM - 11 PM
Saturday, September 6th — 12 NOON - 12 MIDNIGHT
Sunday, September 7th — 12 NOON - 10 PM

The Original Lobster Festival has become a tradition to over thousands of festival goers annually. We combine local popular artists, Swing, Salsa, R&B/Motown, Decades 70s/80s Dance Bands, tons of Fresh Live Maine Lobsters steamed in the World’s Largest Cooker prepared and served by Bristol Farms Master Chef Bruce Jacobs for that mouth watering taste, giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars to create the largest Lobster Festival outside of Maine, right here in Southern California.

Come for the Feast and Make a Day of it.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Live entertainment and activities for all ages, arts and crafts booths, Ribs, Chicken, Jamaican, Chinese, Thai and other international foods and desserts, adult beverages: Beer, Wine, Malt liquor flavor drinks and Margaritas, and of course, LOBSTER. Lots and lots of Lobster flown in fresh daily.

Live Entertainment Schedule

FRIDAY, September 5th
5 PM - 11 PM

EDDIE BAYTOS &
THE NERVIS BROS. PARADE
Eddie Baytos, Choreographer/Composer MTV, Billboard, and American Video Award Nominee and Winner.

ERIC E ENSEMBLE
The Eric E Ensemble is a 5 or 10 piece swing, jump, blues and boogie-woogie outfit doing its own brand of music as well as old cover swing tunes that will have you dancing the night away.

TN BAND — TOM NOLAN BAND
For the past 12 years, The TN Band has been appearing at clubs, festivals, colleges, and benefits. They have appeared at Taste of Orange County, Valencia Jazz & Blues Festival, and more.

SATURDAY, September 6th
12 NOON - 12 MIDNIGHT

JOE HOUSTON PERFORMING WITH EDDIE ESTUDILLO AND HUSH
Southbay Music Awards Recipients!!!! “HUSH” was nominated in the music category for best live performance and received the contributing artist of the year award.

PAMELA CLAY AS EDITH PIAF
Pamela Clay Magathan who is the rebirth of Edith Piaf — she is fabulous with a voice that will have you mesmerized — she will bring a smile to your face and tears to your eyes!

T WISDOM
T Wisdom has taken the Southern California cover scene by storm. Five Professional Musicians — Tons of Great Music — One Incredible Band!

BOB’S YER UNCLE
Has opened major events for acts such as Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Jefferson Starship and the Doobie Brothers. This is the ultimate party band with contagious rhythms — dancers simply can’t resist — and powerful music!

CALJAM
Cal Jam showcases versatility in their style to cover a wide variety of music from Top 40, Rock, Disco, Motown, Pop, Oldies, 70s/80s to Current Hits.

SUNDAY, September 7th
12 NOON - 10 PM

LULA ALMEIDA and EDDIE BAYTOS as CARNIGRAS
Already known around the world from the frenetic samba beat to the beats of Northern Brazil.

DECADES 70s/80s DANCE BAND
Playing the hits of the 70s and 80s — a hits dance party! Outfits and choreography representing each of the time periods of the funky 70s and the quirky 80s. Let’s PARTY!

JUMPIN J BAND
Has performed at all the most popular swing venues in California including, the Catalina Swing Dance Camp, The Derby, Disneyland Swing Night, Club Jitterbug, Avalon Ballroom, and Suzy Q's.

FT SWING BAND
A versatile 5-8 piece band, play classic Big Band style, West Coast Jump Blues, Blues, Jump Jive, Boogie Woogie, Rock 'N Roll, Sinatra, and 40s & 50s Rhythm & Blues and has released three critically acclaimed CD's.

BOBBY MATOS LATIN JAZZ BAND
Bobby’s Latin Jazz Ensemble are known throughout the world as they travel to Great Britain, Canada, Mexico, and all over the U.S. playing sounds of Latin, Jazz, Mambo, Afro, Cuban styles of music.