If you are looking for summer fun out near the water, this is for you! Watch the fastest boats race on the Maine Coast!

Summer here in Maine kicks into high gear with the 2022 Lobster Boat Races. The Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association circuit starts in Boothbay and ends in Portland, drawing people from all over the state of Maine up and down the coast.

Come be a part of one of the most unique and entertaining events in the state of Maine! Lobster boats go bow-to-bow for points, cash, and prizes in these exciting and highly competitive yearly races.

All Races sign up between 8-9 am, races start at 10 am except for Long Island with a signup time between 10-11 am and races start at 12pm. Not all races allow shoreside spectators, check the Fans of Maine Lobster Boat Racing Facebook page for updated information.

Here is the complete 2022 Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule:

JUNE
18 Saturday– Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races
19 Sunday – Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Races
26 Sunday – Bass Harbor Pier Lobster Boat Races

JULY
2 Saturday – Jonesport-Beals (Moosabec Reach) Lobster Boat Races
10 Sunday – Stonington Lobster Boat Races
17 Sunday – Friendship Lobster Boat Races
24 Sunday – Harpswell Lobster Boat Races

AUGUST
13 Saturday – Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Races
14 Sunday – Merritt Brackett (Pemaquid) Lobster Boat Races
20 Saturday- Long Island Lobster Boat Races
21 Sunday – MS Harborfest (Portland) Lobster Boat Races

OCTOBER
15 Saturday – Awards Banquet, Robinson’s Wharf & Tugs Pub, Southport

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