The Maine Lobster Boat Race Association is gearing up for another exciting season, bringing roaring engines, tight competition, and a deep-rooted maritime culture to harbors up and down the state’s coast.

Every summer, fishermen, boatbuilders, and spectators gather to celebrate the speed and power of working lobster boats during the Maine Lobster Boat Races. These races turn into community-wide events. Whether you’re racing, rafting up, or watching from the shore, there’s no better way to embrace Maine’s fishing heritage than by experiencing the races firsthand. 

2025 Maine Lobster Boat Race Schedule

JUNE​

14 (Saturday) – Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races
15 (Sunday) – Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Races
22 (Sunday) – Bass Harbor Pier Lobster Boat Races (Tremont)

JULY​

5 (Saturday) – Jonesport-Beals (Moosabec Reach) Lobster Boat Races
13 (Sunday) – Stonington Lobster Boat Races
20 (Sunday) – Friendship Lobster Boat Races
27 (Sunday) – Harpswell Lobster Boat Races

AUGUST​

9 (Saturday) – Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Races
10 (Sunday) – Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Races (Pemaquid)
16 (Saturday)- Long Island Lobster Boat Races
17 (Sunday) – MS Harborfest Lobster Boat Races (Portland)

Beyond the competition, the races are a chance for the fishing community to come together. Boats raft up in harbors before and after the events, creating floating social gatherings where stories are shared, engines are admired, and local traditions are celebrated. Many racers return year after year, making the competition as much about camaraderie as it is about speed.

*The schedule is subject to change. For updated information, visit Fans of Maine Lobster Boat Racing Facebook Page