Giant Pancake Breakfast kicks off 'the best weekend to eat in Maine' at Lobster Festival, July 31
On Thursday, July 31 at 8 a.m., Maine’s signature food festivals—the Maine Lobster Festival and Wild Blueberry Weekend—join forces to kick off “the best weekend to eat in Maine” with the first-ever Giant Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at the Lobster Festival food tent in Rockland’s Harbor Park.
Timed at the peak of both blueberry and lobster season, this breakfast honors the fishing and farming communities that define Maine’s food culture. It also marks the official launch of two beloved events that attract visitors from across the country:
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Wild Blueberry Weekend (August 2–3) offers farm tours, tastings, and experiences celebrating Maine’s wild blueberry heritage.
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The Maine Lobster Festival (July 30–August 3) is a longstanding celebration of Maine’s lobster industry and coastal culture.
What to Expect:
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A towering stack of wild blueberry pancakes made with Wyman’s wild blueberries
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Ice-cold Oakhurst Wild Blueberry Milk
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A communal breakfast bringing together farmers, fishermen, locals, and visitors
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The kickoff to both Wild Blueberry Weekend and the Lobster Festival’s daily breakfast series
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A visual feast perfect for media, food lovers, and families
WHO: Maine Wild Blueberry growers and representatives; open to the public
WHAT: GIANT Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
WHEN: Thursday, July 31, 8 to 10 a.m.
WHERE: Maine Lobster Festival Food Tent, Harbor Park, 1 Park Street, Rockland
More Info: www.wildblueberryweekend.com