Pictou Lobster Carnival
Dates: July 8, 2011 - July 10, 2011
Website: http://www.pictoulobstercarnival.ca
Voted the #1 Festival and event by westjetfestivals.com in 2010 and Travelocity Best Find in 2007. We have won many awards durning our 77 years.
Started in 1934, the Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a signature event in Nova Scotia. This three day festival celebrates the end of the fishing season in the area, Maritime culture and music.
The event features musical entertainment at the Main Stage, a Beer Garden, a Mardi Gras Parade, an Antique Car Show, Derby Races, Lobster Boat Races, a Mid-Way, a Children's Parade and many other activities for the whole family.
This year's Carnival is only DAYS away... the excitement is building in the Shiretown.
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Joanne Buckley
Went to East Coast 25 years ago. Beautiful scenery, unfortunately it was the wrong time of year for lobster. Would love to go again.
Posted on December 29, 2011 - 06:47
ECTTEL HARDING
I've never been to the Pictou Lobster Festival but i am hoping to get a free trip with the family. It would truly be a fantastic honeymoon.
Posted on December 21, 2011 - 13:21
Nicole Catojo
Love lobster so much and the chance to see Nova Scotia has been a dream of mine. One day, I'll make it out there and savour all the delicious lobster!
Posted on November 30, 2011 - 17:08
Unita Esau
I love Nova Scotia, having visited twice. I lobe lobster, so this is a match made in heaven!
Posted on November 22, 2011 - 10:25
Judy Graschuk
I fell in love with Nova Scotia the minute the plane landed. I had always wanted to visit the land where my Grand Parents arrived when they came to Canada. The history, the people, the food and the music made me feel as if I had come home.
Posted on November 12, 2011 - 20:56
Donna Parkyn
I have never been to this festival, but LOVE lobster and would love to see the East Coast.
Posted on November 12, 2011 - 18:37
Amanda Stafford
I love lobster and the chance to see Nova Scotia has been a bucket list item of mine for years. I'll make out there someday!
Posted on November 2, 2011 - 17:31
Laurie Cockburn
Best Festival in Canada...fresh lobster, beautiful province and great people
Posted on October 11, 2011 - 07:58
Arlene Cheveldeaw
Lobster, I love lobster. This festival would be right up my alley.
Posted on October 9, 2011 - 22:12
Loura Divinagracia
I badly want to check this festival out!!!
Yum, yum :)
Posted on September 26, 2011 - 15:59
Lidia Chomyk
Lobster my goodness -- the smooth silky texture, the faint sea taste, the general heartiness of it -- lobster is amazing! And hold on: you get to dip it in garlic butter? Lobster, where have you been my entire life?!
Posted on September 26, 2011 - 15:02
Robert Porcina
always fun
Posted on September 23, 2011 - 08:04
Shane Anderson
i was there...it was fun!
Posted on September 13, 2011 - 16:34
AnneMiek Buis
would love to visit Nova Scotia and the Lobster Carnival!!
Posted on September 12, 2011 - 17:14
Pam Albert
Family ancestor originally from Isle of Barra so would love to see and smell (re salt water) New Scotland as well as satisfy my craving for my favorite dish!!! I think/know I have some relatives there that I'd love to meet as well.
Posted on September 4, 2011 - 19:25
Danielle Reid
My family is Scots and I have always wanted to go to New Scotland!
Posted on August 29, 2011 - 00:45
Marlene Vazquez
Mmmmm.... lobster.
Posted on August 22, 2011 - 19:35
Nicole Catojo
Lobster is my favourite seafood ... will have to go there in the next couple of years.
Posted on August 16, 2011 - 08:36
Anita Fiset
Was only in Nova Scotia once; really want to go back!!
Posted on August 15, 2011 - 09:41
Laurel Keating
i am willing to try Lobster lol
Posted on August 10, 2011 - 07:33
Julie Palmese
You can't lose with a festival that includes lobster.
Posted on August 8, 2011 - 18:34
AnneMiek Buis
Love to go to Pictou and eat your lobster!!
Posted on August 8, 2011 - 08:04
Sharon Tompkins
Pictou is a warm community that makes visitors very welcome. This festival would be a lot of fun to attend.
Posted on August 8, 2011 - 07:24
Laurie MacNeil
Fun memories of the beer garden. It's a great festival!
Posted on August 3, 2011 - 04:51
Morris Elfenbaum
Amazing who knew I could love sea food
Posted on August 1, 2011 - 23:05
Joanne Barrett
EAST COAST IS BEAUTIFUL...PICTOU, N.S. IS AWESOME...
GREAT SCENERY, GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT TIMES AND GREAT MEMORIES!!!
GOTTA GO!!!
Posted on August 1, 2011 - 17:58
Suzette MacNevin
A great time!
Posted on August 1, 2011 - 03:28
Laurel Keating
this is one event i would love to attend, if i keep wishing and keep believing I will get there one day
Posted on July 31, 2011 - 21:38
Chris Read
I'm from Nova Scotia but haven't been back in years.
Posted on July 31, 2011 - 20:02
monica schultze
Nova Scotia is a beautiful province that I have visited but I have never attended Pictou Lobster Festival. It sounds like alot of fun for the whole family.
Posted on July 28, 2011 - 09:44
elilla mascunana
i would like to see & cross canada!!
Posted on July 28, 2011 - 07:36
Vaughn Nickerson
Awesome time and awesome ppl... Hope to return next year
Posted on July 18, 2011 - 10:56
Dorothy Jay
Attended this year as always. Wonderful time for all ages!!!
Posted on July 17, 2011 - 07:28
Rashid Sheikh
i realy like to my all family ...cool
Posted on July 13, 2011 - 10:03
Marjorie Benoit
This was our first time at the Pictou, Nova Scotia Lobster Festival.
It was fabulous.....we'll be back! Good Times!
Marjorie & Don Benoit
Posted on July 13, 2011 - 08:35
Anne landry
The Pictou Lobster Carnival is an event that we look forward to every year. It is a sign that summer is here at last and every minute should be enjoyed and celebrated. To walk around this lovely seaside Town of Pictou enjoying the music, meeting the people, savouring the food and attending the special Carnival events is our way of saying Thank You to the Lobster Fishermen for the heritage of fishing and for the benefits we receive from the fishing industry.
Posted on July 13, 2011 - 03:27
Rose James
I would love to see the mardi gras parade
Posted on July 12, 2011 - 19:14
Diane Puim
Would love to go across Canada and attend this festival!
Posted on July 12, 2011 - 12:30
Hca Blue
We participated in the car show at the Pictou Lobster Carnival a few years ago, showing off the 1968 Cadillac Coupe deVille we drove there from northern Ontario! What a blast - and absolutely the loveliest, friendliest people you'd ever hope to meet, too!
Posted on July 11, 2011 - 17:46
Milena Marn
What could possibly be more heavenly than enjoying Lobster at the Pictou Lobster Carnival in Nova Scotia.
Posted on July 9, 2011 - 12:11
Cheryl Cooke
The Fireworks on Friday night are some of the best that I have ever seen.
Posted on July 8, 2011 - 07:08
ginette labranche
love lobster
Posted on July 8, 2011 - 07:04
Donald Mac Kenzie
Best festivalin the world!
Posted on July 6, 2011 - 16:37
Fausen Johnson
This is not only a celebration of the lobster season on the beautiful Northumberland Strait, it is also a homecoming week for all those homesick Pictouians who wished they'd never moved away. Renaissance Pictou welcomes you home and invites you to stay!
Posted on July 5, 2011 - 08:15
Ronald Sharpe
I grew up in Pictou and enjoyed the festival every year. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to enjoy one in about 20 years! I remember the Fast Ball baseball tournament, Archies Angels and the Heatherbells! Oh, I miss the fun!!
Posted on July 4, 2011 - 19:16
shelly cotter
I lived here all my life never missed a Lobster Carnival in over forty years!!!
Posted on July 4, 2011 - 15:45
Jennifer Gillis
I live right in the middle of the Lobster Carnival location. Lots of people, hard to get my car in and out all weekend, late nights, people going through my yard to get to the carnival, loud music, kids that are up too late and a dog that doesn't like all the action but I love Lobster Carnival and wouldn't have it any other way!! Bring on the weekend, I'm resting up for it now!!
Posted on July 4, 2011 - 06:32
Tanya MacKenzie
We are very excited you are coming! Lots for you to do and we hope you enjoy the East Coast tradition and everything we have to offer! See you in a few days!
Posted on July 3, 2011 - 13:51
WestJet Festivals
The champs are back. I am looking forward to attending next weekend.
Posted on July 3, 2011 - 11:23
Rob Morrison
Im originally from Cape Breton Nova Scotia & have always wanted to check this festival out & visit family at the same time.
Posted on January 5, 2012 - 04:13