Beverly Homecoming Lobster Festival

Lobster, Chowder, Summer fun at Lynch Park - part of Beverly Massachusetts homecoming!

Make time for a Traditional Lobster Bake, Chowder, Chicken, etc. available all day at Lynch Park.  Dine at picnic tables under the tent while listening to local bands.  Local businesses, politicians, and non-profits will be set up around the park to share information with you.  Amazingly, 90% all the trash from this event is diverted from the waste stream with the help of Beverly’s Waste Reduction Committee.  Keep your eye out for composting and recycling stations under the tent.  Cash and cards accepted.  Check our website and facebook page for updates on the price of lobster the day before Lobster Fest.  All are welcome!

Kids Spirit of Lobster Fest Costume Contest | 2:00pm

Kids, Dress in your best Lobster Fest costume and win prizes for capturing this traditional, community event. Sign up at the Homecoming Table located near the food line by 2pm.  This is event takes place at Lynch Park and is sponsored by the Beverly Homecoming Committee. For more information contact Medley Long at 978-473-4948 or medley@beverlyhomecoming.org

Rainforest Reptiles | 3-6pm

Rainforest Reptile Shows brings the wild to you at Lynch Park during LobsterFest! Meet amazing reptiles from our animal sanctuary in a relaxed, interactive demo. Learn how we support conservation and give abused, surrendered, and illegally kept animals a second chance—get up close with snakes, alligators, and more!

Please note that there is a non-Beverly resident parking fee at Lynch Park:  weekdays $15, weekends and holidays $25, seniors and active military personnel are $5 per car weekdays.  There is no parking fee on Wednesday, August 3rd which is LobsterFest.

When: 
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Noon-8pm
Location: 
Phone: 
978.473.4948
Landmark Summer Program at Landmark School in Beverly Massachusetts

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