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Caye Caulker Lobster Fest

Department of Transport partners with Caye Caulker Village Council and Belize Police Department to Conduct Traffic Enforcement during Lobster Fest Weekend

The Department of Transport is partnering with the Caye Caulker Village Council and the Belize Police Department to conduct rigorous traffic enforcement in Caye Caulker during the Lobster Fest weekend from July 14th to 16th, 2023. The enforcement exercise will ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, with the overall goal of reducing road traffic incidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or reckless driving.

Lobster season is back; fisherfolks explain challenges of harvesting

The season of the Caribbean Spiny lobster opened on July 1, and the first catches of the day saw fishermen returning to San Pedro Town with boatloads of the crustacean. However, there have been concerns among the community about the reported yearly increases in the cost per pound of lobster. Fishermen attributed the price increase to how expensive harvesting is and reduced supply.

Lobster fests in San Pedro and Caye Caulker are back this year!

After a pause in outdoor events due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lobster fest celebrations are back in San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker. Both organizing committees have announced the dates, with Caye Caulker festivities scheduled July 1st through the 3rd. In San Pedro, festivities start with a lionfish hunt and lobster crawl beginning on June 30th, culminating with the usual block party at Central Park on July 9th.

Caye Caulker’s Lobster Festival is ON!

On Monday, February 6th, the committee informed festival fans that Caye Caulker’s Lobster Fest 2017 is back on track.

2017 Caye Caulker Lobster Fest canceled; San Pedro and Placencia is still a go!

The Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Committee made an official announcement on December 21, 2016, informing the general public that Caye Caulker’s 2017 Lobster Fest has been canceled.

Caye Caulker Lobster Festival: Original and Creative

The Caye Caulker Lobster Festival is the original festival that annually celebrates the Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus).

Pageant Kicks of 21st Caye Caulker Lobster Fest

The Caye Caulker Lobsterfest is a celebration that Belizeans and tourists look forward to each year. For some it may be the weekend of...

Introducing the Caye Caulker Miss Lobster Fest Contestants

It is lobster festival season, and all is ready for the 21st Annual Caye Caulker Lobster Fest! The original crustacean Festival will be held...