September 5-7, 2025
Friday 5-11PM | Sat. 12-11PM | Sun. 12-8PM
(formerly known as Original Long Beach Lobster Festival)
New Location: Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley, CA. FREE PARKING
Times are subject to change without notice.
Children 12 and under are FREE (carnival rides and games, food, drinks, and VIP Lounge are not included).
Check out 28th Original Lobster Festival on KTTV Fox 11 News Good Day LA on Friday, Sept. 6th during the 7AM, 8AM, 9AM, 10AM and 11AM news hours live with Reporter Koco McAboy.
LOBSTERS ARE COMING TO Southern California!
Welcome to the official website of the the Original Lobster Festival. Held at Fountain Valley Sports Park in Fountain Valley, California. For many years the Original Lobster Festival has become a tradition to over thousands of festival goers annually.
The Original Lobster Festival with Fresh Live Maine Lobster flown in daily will be held on September 5-7, 2025 at the spacious green park - Fountain Valley Sports Park located in Fountain Valley, California (next door to Huntington Beach). FREE PARKING!
The Original Lobster Festival returns for its 28th year of providing Fresh Live Maine Lobster, prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the World’s Largest Cooker. You can dance away the calories to a variety of popular artists throughout the day on the dance floor, enjoy tasty eats in the food court, kick back in the VIP Lounge, take a Free Souvenir E-Photo, treat yourself to a first-class tequila/whiskey tasting experience by El Baston del Rey (Voted #1), check out the Arts & Crafts booths, sip on adult beverages (beer, wine, specialty drinks — infamous Signature drink "Screaming Lobster" and Margaritas), and sing a tune at the Karaoke Lounge with a Live Band (Fri. & Sat. night). There is something for everyone, including kids, Magic and Illusion Show as seen on America's Got Talent, Face Painting, Carnival Rides and Games.
2024 ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Reflexx
Performing the greatest hits of classic alternative - Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Duran Duran, The Cure, and INXS to hit singles like The Safety Dance, Send Me An Angel, Major Tom and so many more. The Reflexx is a must see live experience. PLAYING FRIDAY.
Private Eyes: The Premier Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates
Private Eyes delivers the timeless music from the best-selling duo of all time: Daryl Hall & John Oates. The only tribute to replicate album-accurate renditions of all their greatest hits such as “Rich Girl”, “Kiss on My List”, “Private Eyes”, and “Maneater”. PLAYING SATURDAY.
Fast Times-Ultimate 80’s Tribute
Fast Times The Ultimate 80’s tribute band. Southern California’s biggest 80’s show. Playing all your favorites from the 80’s Depeche Mode, The Cure, Guns N Roses, Journey, Bon Jovi, Metallica and many many more. PLAYING SATURDAY.
Hollywood U2
Award Winning U2 tribute band Hollywood U2 pays tribute to U2, performing songs that span U2's 40+ year career with the accuracy, passion, heart and soul of U2. They were chosen to perform live in front of millions on "The World's Greatest Tribute Bands" TV show and Bono invited lead singer Joe Hier to sing a duet with him and U2 at the Forum in Los Angeles. Bono said "he was the split of me he sang beautifully". PLAYING SUNDAY.
What is Best? Steamed or Boiled Lobster
There is no better way to enjoy lobster than to steam it. Here’s why: steaming is a more gentle process of cooking the meat and it preserves more flavor and tenderness than washing it away if you boil it. For true lobster lovers, steaming is the way to go. It is the only way to bring out that flavorful sweetness that is so heavingly delicious.
DJ and Dance Lessons
Carnival Rides and Games
24 Tickets for $20 or $1 per Ticket. Each ride uses approx. 4-7 tickets per ride depending on the ride.
Zipper, Gravitron, G-Force Round Up, Catterpillar Roller Coaster, Bumble Bees, Cuckoo Haus, Super Slide, Spin the Apple, Eagle 16 Wheel, YoYo, Pirates Revenge, and Bumper Cars.
For Ride Information/Restrictions CLICK HERE.
No opened toe shoes.
ALL RIDES AND GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Karaoke Lounge (Fri. & Sat.) — SING WITH A LIVE BAND!
Join us center stage and become the lead singer of a rocking live band! Live band karaoke features a live band and custom scrolling karaoke tracks for you and your friends to sing along with the band. Choose from a wide selection of songs. Every song is presented with high-quality scrolling lyrics displayed on video backgrounds and stage props are included to dress up in. Everybody should be a rockstar once in their life so come join us and experience a new twist on karaoke.
FREE Souvenir E-Photo
FREE Souvenir E-Photo included with General Admission. We have quite the array of props from hats, leis, lobster claws, funny sunglasses, and it keeps going… When in the photo cabana, just hang loose and have fun. On a first-come, first-served basis.
Capture the moment adorning fun props in front of a themed backdrop. Share your souvenir ePhotos with family and friends.
The VIP Experience
Experience the Original Lobster Festival in a whole different way. The VIP Lounge is an area within the festival exclusive to only a few. It features superb stage sightlines, front line privileges for Meal line, beverage of choice, all-day unlimited access to enjoy all the festivities and shade to keep you cool.
The exclusive VIP Seating Scenic Area is under a large canopy tent to keep you cool surrounded by a white picket fence accented with ambient light and trees, front stage with an exclusive VIP Entrance and Exit with access to the dance floor, Private VIP Restroom Facilities (ADA-compliant), access to a VIP Bar and assigned seating.
Come for the Feast and Make a Day of it. Fun! Fun! Fun!
U.S. Active Military Personnel FREE ADMISSION
Receive FREE General Admission with valid United States active military ID. Check-in at Will Call (at Main Gate Entrance). Does not include food, drinks or VIP Lounge. TO GUARANTEE A LOBSTER FEAST, PLEASE PURCHASE A LA CARTE LOBSTER MEAL ON THE TICKETS PAGE!
International Food Court
Lobster rolls, sliders and even lobster-on-a-stick, there'll be a food court serving up all kinds of tasty eats, including non-seafood related items BBQ, Mexican, American, Chinese, Thai and other international foods and desserts, adult beverages (beer, wine, specialty drinks— infamous Signature drink "Screaming Lobster" and Margaritas) and of course, LOBSTER. Lots and lots of Fresh Live Maine Lobster (flown in daily) steamed in the World's Largest Cooker.
Activities For All Ages
Live entertainment and activities for all ages. From live music, dance floor and lessons, free souvenir e-photo, magic and illusion shows as seen on America's Got Talent, karaoke lounge with live band, arts and crafts booths, face painting, games, VIP Lounge and more for you to explore at the spacious green park — Fountain Valley Sports Park — our guests are guaranteed to have a good time.
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Had a great time!
The music was bumping and the crowd was great! People dancing and eating! They had bouncy houses for the kids and even a live reptile display. Kids had a great time. The lobster was fresh and tasted amazing! Definitely will be back next year! — Mary T.
Amazing...
Went to the fest today with the family and had plans to just be there for a little while because it was too hot, but we were having such a great time we were there all day. The food was good and lots of variety, the music was great, all genres which everyone enjoyed, a play area of various jumpers, games, and face painting for the kids. I will definitely be returning. — Regina B.T.
This event was amazing!
The location was perfect and the grounds were easy to get around. Watching the custom built steamers cook hundred of lobsters at once is a show in itself, but having the staff crack the shell and serve it with all the fixings was really why we went. The entertainment was great and we danced all night. Great job! — Leon S.
We went on Friday!
Had a great time (plus we saw a bunch of old friends from all over the Southland).
We opted for the vendor food since we've heard first-hand rave reviews... and the reviews were spot on. Amazing Lobster fried rice, deep fried lobster tail on a stick, etc, etc. We were stuffed and the food quality was XLNT. The live band was super talented and hilarious on the mic. The live DJ was on the money too. Tip: Don't miss this event when it comes to town! — Randy C.
It's no secret...
I looooove lobster! And with ample parking, lots of tables and chairs to sit and eat at and some great bands, this festival was an easy choice!
The rainbow lagoon is such a great spot, the lagoon makes for a nice backdrop in the evening while the bands are on stage entertaining me all while I stuff my face with a whole Maine lobster! The VIP section is a total splurge but well worth it! The entertainment was great! There was a band on one stage and karaoke on another! Also, there was a photo booth with lots of lobster themed props! We had a great time at this event! The food was tasty and the staff was friendly. I'd definitely recommend attending!
— Ada J.
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
The support we receive from our sponsors every year is tremendous. It allows The Original Lobster Festival to continue in its quest to not only provide our attendees to the Festival with a fun and exciting time, but to continue giving back to our local community.
