The Great American Lobster Fest
The Midwest’s largest seafood festival returns for a Labor Day weekend’s worth of live music, libations and lobster. We’re now celebrating our 7th year on Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier. Enjoy live lobster flown in fresh from the cold waters of the East Coast, live music performances, family-friendly games & activities, unique craft shopping, and cold beverages. We’ll also have plenty of dessert and non-seafood items to please the whole family!
Pre-purchasing an advance Lobster Meal is strongly suggested, as day-of whole lobsters will be limited and sold at “market price”. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of our discounted pre-sale meal options which also include access to reserved seating areas, not to mention guaranteeing a seafood entrée at the fest.
All Tickets are sold separately and non-refundable. Please Note: Meal redemption closes at 9pm each night. You must redeem your meal token and lobster entrée before this time, at your preference, and during festival hours.
Lobster Meal Experience: Ticket includes the festival grounds to enjoy live music and many different food, drink, and craft vendors. PLUS, your choice of (1) Full Lobster (Approximately 1.25 pounds) OR Lobster Roll. All served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons, & melted butter. One (1) Drink Ticket redeemable for a Domestic Beer, Hard Seltzer, Bottle of Water, or a Soda. Lobster Meal guests may also take advantage of Reserved Seating Areas designated throughout the festival grounds (Including inside the Aon Grand Ballroom with 2nd floor balcony access). Pre-ordering your lobster meal is strongly suggested as day-of availability will be limited and sold at a higher price.
VIP Meal Experience: Ticket includes the festival grounds to enjoy live music and many different food, drink, and craft vendors. PLUS, your choice of (1) Full Lobster (Approximately 1.25 pounds) OR Lobster Roll. All served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons, & melted butter. VIP ticket holders also receive (4) Drink Vouchers good for any beverages of your choice, PLUS Access to an exclusive VIP Lounge, Additional Bathrooms, Reserved Seating Areas, and the Special Sampling Experience from 1:00pm – 3:00pm and 5:00pm – 7:00pm daily!
More Info:
-Lobster Meal ticket holders will have exclusive areas for meal pick-up, separate from all other day-of food purchase tents and reserved seating areas. There will also be a private redemption line and exclusive lounge for VIP ticket holders.
-Our live lobster will be flown in fresh from the east coast. Additionally, the fest will feature a vast array of seafood selections, non-seafood related items, other exciting food vendors, snacks, sweets, and vegetarian options.
-The VIP Experience will take place within the festival grounds as well as sections of the Aon Grand Ballroom; and include privileged seating, ordering, viewing, and party areas. Plus, a special sampling experience inside the VIP Lounge from 1:00pm – 3:00pm and 5:00pm – 7:00pm daily!
-Live Musical Performances will be featured on our outdoor main stage throughout each afternoon and into the night. In addition to the special arts & craft shopping, there will be many family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained as well.