Lobsterfest 2009

Tim and I headed out to meet ken and Martha around 5:30 PM. It was raining, but; I wanted to get in the golf cart and go. We got a little wet, but we made it over to the Mayan Princess. We sat out on the veranda and had pre- lobsterfest appetizer and drinks until the rain stopped. We decided to head over to Central Park around 6:30-7PM. It turned out to be a beautiful night.

T.P was on stage singing.

The music and lobster dishes were enjoyed by all. Lobster Ice cream was a first for me. (Not a fan.)
We have to give it to the Rojo Lounge, It was very creative. You could  have tried a lobster Mojito or lobster cheesecake. NOT ME!!
I would rather stick with the lobster poppers (good, but never enough), lobster kabobs, lobster tacos, lobster Pita sandwiches, lobster dips, grilled lobster, lobster ceviche (Nice), lobster pasta (my favorite), lobster pizza (Tim, not a fan) and shrimp coctail.

Casino Tent (Blogger’s tent)

Cindy, happy to serve you a drink at the Casino Tent

Michelle and Rob enjoying a taste of  everything. They went around and tasted one thing from each place. You go girl!

Tina and Lara

Lara and her new line of bathing suits. The new line is called Lemon Crush Belize.

Martha and Alex.

‘The Fat Cats’ formed in 1990. The Fat Cats original members are Wes Horn (bass and vocals) from Dilworth, Minnesota, and Steve Ingberg (Drummer) from Fargo, North Dakota. Wes and Steve were both former members of a popular Fargo based cover band called The Debonaires. From that point on ‘The Fat Cats’ have evolved into the band they are today. They play music from the 60’s to present. Read more about The Fat Cats

Fat Cats 3rd year

Saga Society had their booth right up front raising money for our fury friends. Please donate and help out whenever you can.

The mascot Jambel

Colette getting her groove on helping out in the Saga booth.

Phil helping out at the Saga Booth. They seemed to have been business that night. Well, it was one of the beer booths.

Shrimp cocktail. (WHAT?)

Black Orchid Spa serving Mojitos

Pirates Pizza booth.

Nice Lobster at the Red Ginger

Red Ginger and Elvi’s Kitchen shared the “People’s Choice Award”.

Red Ginger is located at The Phoenix Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. We serve fresh tropical cuisine in an elegant air conditioned indoor setting and in our garden patio.

As the night went on the crown grew larger.

Blue Reef

Visitors searching for luxurious accommodations at Ambergris Caye Resorts seem to identify our  featured One and Two Bedroom Suites to their liking.  All of our Suites also have breathtaking views of the Belize Barrier Reef, Caribbean Sea and provide plush amenities designed to pamper not prevalent in Ambergris Caye Resorts.

Three heads are better than one.

Martha and Tina

Suckers

Dick and Carol enjoying the festivities

Doesn’t she look just like a turtle

Tim and Ken

Sean and Shannon (New in town) getting together with people they just met from north of San Pedro

Martha and Ken

Cory had friends in town. It was good to see him out dancing.

Javier say Cheese

Dancing to The Fat Cats

Cuban band took stage at about 9:30 PM

(It was good to see you Tulu.) We sure miss having him around. He’s chill-in in Placencia now.

lobsterfest

Well we are only hours away from lobsterfest and we are getting pretty excited. This is the third year and this event is becoming an annual tradition in San Pedro, Belize. Lobster season is from june 15 – Feb 14th. Lobsterfest celebrates the beginning of the lobster fishing season. this outdoor festival pairs a spectacular array of lobster cusine with live music. .

The ever popular ‘Lobsterfest Town Block Party’ will be the grand finale of Lobsterfest 2009 on Saturday June 20th, 2009.

Many professional people here on the island work around the major holidays. We rarely get adequate time to thank these different people for their contributions to our everyday life and success.

We hope you enjoy the next few posts as much as we will. This is a gathering of people that have one strong thing in common, “the love of San Pedro”. We are confident we will see all sectors of the business community, elected officials, long time investors, tourists and locals that call San Pedro their home.

The Lobsterfest has been proven to be a great way to bring the community together. It takes a lot of long hours, hard work and dedication to bring this event together. Thanks to the San Pedro Business Association and all those that  volenteried to help make this happen.

Blog Party and Stuff Swap

The Blog Party and Stuff Swap was a hugh success. I can tell Laurie put a lot of time and effort into this event and a big thanks goes out to her and those who pitched  in to help. The rumor is that the San Pedro Lobster fest is being attended by Frommers Travel.

This was the pre party event so that the bloggers could pick up their press passes for lobster fest. There will be a booth set up along with dozens of others in the park today. This is a great opportunity for all the bloggers  out there.

Just checking out the goods.

These jeans fit perfect. “I found them on the swap table. Last year I came to one of these swaps and I left a pair of jeans just like these. I had lost a few pounds and could not wear them anymore. Cindy ended up with the leans.  Cindy lots a few pounds and I found a few. Little did I know these where my jeans to begin with. The koozie was a bonus.”

Taco Boy and Michelle (Blogger from Playa)

Taco Boy making sure the gifts are secure. “Stay back, I”ll Have to hurt you!!”

Robert from The Ras Safari Bar (South of the Island). Make sure if your ever down that way stop and have a cold drink and tell him Tim and Tina said hello.

Terrie Linn, Walter, and Maurine

Everyone wants to get a photo with Walter and his hair. He doesn’t take it down for just anyone. Well maybe if you ask.

Bruce and Taco Boy discussing their plans for the Lobster fest Block Party. “If it’s anything like last year, it’s going to be a lot of fun”.

Looks like Tim has Lara in a head lock

Sweet Jane and Maurine catching up

(Jim ) “It’s time to go honey”.

AKA, K C  Jayhawk

Nice coconuts Lara

Tamara (San Pedro Sun)

What can I say. No need for words.

Perfect!

Just what Tim always wanted.

Mickeys in the house

San Pedro Lobster fest has been named one of the World’s Greatest Events by WhatsOnWhen.com and Frommer’s.

San Pedro Lobster fest 2009: This event was named by Fodor’s as
one of the 100 “must attend” events around the world. The celebration
commences at the beginning of every lobster season with seafood
delicacies, Belizean cocktails, live local music and a large blockparty.
By onecaribbea.org

Be sure to check back for pictures and stories form the Lobster fest.

Lobsterfest 2009 Crazy Canuck’s

Monday June 15th Crazy Canuck’s will have a Lobster dinner special.
Price per plate US$15.00

Picture taken Lobsterfest 2008 Crazy Canuck’s

Punta Boyz will be playing.

Come by Crazy Canuck’s for dinner and dancing.

Art Exhibition and Wine Tasting

On June 14, 2009 Melody Wolfe is putting on an Art Exhibition along with wine tasting. Located at the Phoenix Resort from 4-6 PM

She has her studio now at Canuck’s,  she is also doing lessons,  go on by and check her out.

After the Art Show, go by El Divino’s for “Meet and Greet” the opening ceremonies of Lobsterfest 2009. Enjoy the entertainment starting with The Fat Cats,  San Pedro Dance Company and more..

Lobsterfest 2009

Details of Lobsterfest 2009

Coral Ed-Ventures an educational program that was started about 9 years age

just finished their research last week, diving and snorkeling in and out of the Hol
Chan Marine Reserve to count fish populations and grazers on and near the reef.
Professors, Al Curran and Paulette Peckol from Smith College, have been coming to
 San Pedro since as early as 1998  

Tim and the kiddos are showing support with their painted thumb print
The program is basically student run, they spend two weeks advertising in the schools for the camp, a week doing research, and then the final three weeks are devoted to Coral Ed-Ventures camp. The advanced camp runs this week, Monday to Friday from 4-6 pm in the Lion’s Den.
Their theme this year is “The International Year of the Reef” and they are going to have the students make a magazine.
Written by

Hannah Wren Dunning
Student-Teacher for Coral Reef Ed-Ventures.
 If you would like to donate you can contact hdunning@email.smith.edu

Sharon, Paul, Cindy, Paul, Laurie, and TQ. They won best booth by having the

Taco girl

Tourist enjoying their lobster, where’s my Mom?

Our friend Tex has been on the island over sixteen years.

locals enjoying the afternoon

“The Shimmy Twins”Belly dancersThe crowd gets bigger as the night goes on.Tim, Alex, and JenniferTina (where’s my Lobster?)
Okay! I was thirsty instead.The youngest fire twirler I have ever seen. Seven years old


Fire dancers “Island flames”
You can book “The Shimmy Twins” or “Island flames”. Call 206-0186/602-2846 Martha’s neck brace a little uncomfortable, Ken and Rachel. No more pictures please.Rachel, Jim, Denise’s mon, Denis and Martha

Evan, Casey, Tina, Ruby, Charlie, and laura
Tim just had to get in the last picture, so he turned the camera on himself.
The party went on into the night, but we are early birds, so we left around 8pm.

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