Annual Lobsterfest celebrates transition from summer to fall

Paige Miller '24

On Sept. 16, the Westport Rotary Club hosted its 11th annual Lobsterfest at Compo Beach. From three to seven pm, lobster, steak, oysters, clams and more were served at the in-person as well as drive-through event.

SLOBS (Service League and Boys), NCL (National Charity League) and other volunteers help set up tables and chairs for the event.

Volunteers prep and serve food for the 1200 ticket holders.

The Rotary Club promotes the massive fundraiser at Compo Beach prior to the event, with their goal being to raise $200,000 for charitable projects around Fairfield County.

The event serves either two fresh Maine lobsters or a 14 oz. New York strip steak, corn, coleslaw, bread and butter, potato salad and beverages.

Participants worried about COVID-19 are provided a drive-through option to pick up the surf and turf.

The Rotary Club prioritizes composting and recycling all lobster shells to maintain the sustainability of their event.

The sun sets on another successful Lobsterfest, an enjoyable way for the Westport community to support local philanthropies.

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Paige Miller

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