Shediac Lobster Festival

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Since 1949, the Shediac Lobster Festival has been New Brunswick’s oldest and tastiest summer tradition, drawing thousands of visitors to the “Lobster Capital of the World.” Each July, Shediac, NB, comes alive with lobster-eating contests, concerts, races, culinary showdowns, and family-friendly fun, celebrating fresh Atlantic lobster and 75 years of maritime hospitality. Join us, we can’t wait to see you!

Events schedule

Festival address : 58 rue Festival
(site entrance on Brown Street)

Sat, Jul 11
Bazar Neptune
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Jul 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Neptune Drive-In Theatre / Cinéparc Nept, 693 Main St, Pointe-du-Chêne, NB E4P 4Z9, Canada
Come discover what you didn't even know you were looking for!
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Sat, Jul 11
Baby lobster release (in partnership with Homarus and Shediac Bay Cruise)
Tickets
Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Pointe-du-Chêne wharf, 64 Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf Rd, Pointe-du-Chêne, NB E4P 4V7, Canada
A one-of-a-kind experience, releasing baby lobsters back into the wild! $29.50 - $43.50
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Sat, Jul 11
Raymond Savoie
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Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
P'tite tent, 58 Rue Festival, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
Come sing and dance with Raymond Savoie! Show included with entry
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Sat, Jul 11
Lobster eating contest
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Jul 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
P'tite tent, 58 Rue Festival, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
The tastiest challenge at the festival! Show included with entry
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Sat, Jul 11
Tommy Bulger
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Jul 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
P'tite tent, 58 Rue Festival, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
Come sing and dance with Tommy Bulger! Show included with entry
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Sat, Jul 11
Culinary Demo (Annie Savoie)
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Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
P'tite tent, 58 Rue Festival, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
Cook like a chef! Show included with entry
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Sat, Jul 11
Stephen LeBlanc
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Jul 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
P'tite tent, 58 Rue Festival, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
Come sing and dance with Stephen LeBlanc! Show included with entry
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Sat, Jul 11
Corks & Claws
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Jul 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Centre multifonctionnel, 58 Rue Festival #210, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
Calling all lobster and wine lovers!
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Sat, Jul 11
BBPB and Pretty in Pink: Your Ultimate 80s Dance Party
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Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Grousse tent, 58 Rue Festival, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
BBPB and Pretty in Pink: Bust out your best 80s moves… the dance floor is waiting!
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Sun, Jul 12
Shediac Market
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Jul 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pascal Poirier Park, 378 Main St, Shediac, NB E4P 1H5, Canada
Unique and festive, the Shediac market welcomes exhibitors from throughout the region every year, who invite you to discover the local riches!
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Sun, Jul 12
La Grande Table
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Jul 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Rue Main, Main St, Shediac, NB E4P, Canada
La Grande Table, un festin collectif au cœur de la rue Main.
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Sun, Jul 12
Lobster eating contest
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Jul 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Pascal-Poirier Park, 58 Rue Festival, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4, Canada
The tastiest challenge at the festival!
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Sun, Jul 12
Famille Leblanc - Closing Show
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Jul 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Pascal Poirier Park, 378 Main St, Shediac, NB E4P 2E9, Canada
La Famille LeBlanc takes the stage for the closing show of Lobster Festival!
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