Highlights
- Beach Parties
- Lobster Galore
- Placencia Rotary Club Rubber Ducky Race
- The Fishermen's Day Saltwater Fishing Tournament
- The Placencia BTIA Raffle
About Event
Placencia Lobster Fest
The Lobster Fest in Placencia began in 1998 as a way to celebrate the culture and traditional heritage of the Placencia Peninsula. It is also a fundraising event for the Placencia Village Council and the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association, where all proceeds from the festival go towards improving the local economy and providing scholarships for local youth. The event plays a major role in sustaining local businesses during the low tourism season. This is the second segment of the Belize Lobster Festival and usually hosts plenty of fun and lively entertainment, games and music.
2023 Placencia Lobster Fest
The Placencia Lobster Fest is scheduled from July 14-16 and is jam-packed with games, entertainment, live music, competitions, and lobster-themed dishes. Be sure not to miss favorites like Cast Net where players toss a fishing net to try and pull in a coin lying on the ground and Reel in the Dinghy where players must use a fishing rod to capture and then reel in dinghies floating offshore. There are also the popular Mr. and Mrs. Physique beauty contest, tug of war games, hot wings eating contests, kayak races, and tipsy tuna tosses.
Why should you attend the Placencia Lobster Fest?
The Placencia Lobster Fest is the most popular event of the season in Placencia. It is highly anticipated by locals and visitors. Filled with fun events, you are guaranteed a great time at the festival. Other than tasting delicious lobster dishes, you get to experience and celebrate the Belizean Culture.
How to get to the Placencia Lobster Fest?
You can get to Placencia by private vehicle, a car rental, or a shuttle service. You can also get there by flight with Tropic Air.
Suitable for:
Kids Teens Adults Families Groups Couples Seniors Handicapped
What to bring?
- Cash | Credit Card
- Beachwear
- Sunblock
- Camera
Activities:
Dancing Fishing Kayaking Parasailing Photography Relaxing Sailing Scuba Diving Sightseeing Singing Snorkeling Sun Tanning Swimming Water Sports Water Taxi Wind Surfing
Email:
info@placencia.com
Address:
Placencia, Belize
Is Transportation provided?:
No
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
1. Aircraft
2. Private Vehicle:
3. Rentals/Charters/Shuttles
4. Public Transportation (Bus)
5. Taxi
For a detailed description of these options, visit the FAQs section below.
To arrange a shuttle/rental/charter, visit Belizing.com has a wide range of rental, charter and shuttle options to book today! See the options here:
(Shuttles) https://belizing.com/Shuttles/
(Rentals/Charters) https://belizing.com/RentalsCharters/
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Aircraft:
a. There are domestic flights to Placencia available via Tropic Air
2. Private Vehicle:
a. If you own a vehicle or has access to a private vehicle and have a valid driver’s license, you can drive to the Placencia Lobster Festival.
3. Rentals/Charters/Shuttles:
a. If you would like to drive or be driven directly to the Placencia Lobster Festival, you can rent a vehicle (make sure you have a valid driver’s license) or request a charter or shuttle to transport you to Placencia. Arranging this option is easy, Belizing.com has a wide range of rental, charter and shuttle options to book today! See the options here: (Shuttles) https://belizing.com/Shuttles/ (Rentals/Charters) https://belizing.com/RentalsCharters/
4. Public Transportation (Buses):
a. On the mainland, buses can take you anywhere along the highways. Getting on a bus would require you to go to the town’s bus terminals or wait at the road side of a main road.
5. Taxi:
a. If you are staying in Placencia or somewhere near Placencia, this option is feasible. Fares would depend the distance from the festivities.
The standard exchange rate in Belize is $1 USD = $2 BZD. Valid U.S. dollars are accepted countrywide.
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