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A festive celebration of surf, sand and seafood, hosted at scenic seaside locales throughout the world, the Lobsterfest party is perhaps the ultimate foodie festivity.
Some could argue that the first unofficial Lobsterfest parties were celebrated in prehistoric times, when hunting, gathering and fishing tribes ate and celebrated together. And those tribes who lived near the water were likely to kill and eat their own seafood.
As time progressed the Lobsterfest became more of a casual, celebratory affair, in which people enjoyed—not only fresh and professionally prepared lobster—but other varieities of seafood plus wine, spirits, sodas and rich desserts. And aside from food, guests at these events—whether hosted at homes or community centers with swimming pools or beaches that border vast seas—may also enjoy music and dancing, games and good conversation.
Some modern Lobsterfests, in fact, are full-scale community fairs that people anticipate throughout the year, such as those celebrated in San Pedro, Calif., and Hudson, Florida. Sometimes these events benefit local and national nonprofit groups; most are showcases for local musicians, artists and vendors, and can be combined with music concerts, art shows, and trade shows.
A Lobsterfest even could take place in the privacy of one’s home, where guests can prepare and serve this seafood delicacy to friends and family members; hosts had best take care though, not to duplicate the classic scene in the comedy “Annie Hall,” in which the lobsters escaped and revolted!:)
While the character, purpose and location of Lobsterfests vary greatly, this type of festivity always guarantees fun under the sun. Plan a Lobsterfest today!
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