Welcome to Westport Rotary LobsterFest 2024!
Westport Rotary Club hosted its 13th annual LobsterFest at Compo beach on Saturday, September 21, 2024. A remarkable feat of coordination and cooperation, it has become Westport’s signature Fall event.
Organized by Westport Rotary Club members, the LobsterFest relies on hundreds of volunteers. It’s all worth it, since 100% of the net proceeds support those in need, including 40 local nonprofit organizations and over a dozen international development programs.
Around 1,500 guests gathered on the third Saturday in September to enjoy lobster, steak, a raw bar, music, and unlimited beer and wine. Children’s meals and entertainment kept the whole family happy.
Live lobsters were delivered by truck – fresh from Maine! – the night before and cooked onsite the day of LobsterFest.
Children enjoyed LobsterFest as much as their parents, thanks to kids’ meals, ice cream, and a variety of activities from a magician to face-painting.
Westport Rotary Club’s own Rick Benson cheered on the crowd in the most appropriate outfit of the day.
A great time for a great cause, LobsterFest embodies the values of Westport Rotary Club. It’s also a surprisingly handy recruitment tool. Yes, all our events are this fun! The club welcomes those who live or work in Westport to attend a weekly meeting or to participate in a charitable project. Warning: Many who do so, end up joining.
Lastly, Westport Rotary’s LobsterFest wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of our generous sponsors. Dozens of local businesses and individuals have made LobsterFest their sponsorship of choice due to the diverse nature of the giving structure and the welcome exposure that it brings.