The Great American Lobster Fest - Mid-America Center - Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
41.239984
-95.88843199999997
Description
CELEBRATING 4TH OF JULY WEEKENDat Mid-America Center!(Now with FREE GENERAL ADMISSION!)
June 29th, 30th & July 1st
The Great American Lobster Fest is the Midwest's largest Lobster and Seafood Festival. To celebrate our 5th year anniversary, we're taking the festival on the road and heading to the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs! Enjoy live lobster flown in fresh from the cold waters of the East Coast courtesy of Lobster Gram® ! Plus live music performances, family-friendly games and activities, unique craft shopping, land food options, and cold beverages. We'll also have plenty of non-seafood items to please the whole family! What's not to love!?
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO LOBSTER FEST! HOW WILL YOU LOBSTER FEST?
1) GUARANTEE YOUR LOBSTER FEASTING AND SAVE SOME CLAMS BY PURCHASING THE LOBSTER MEAL EXPERIENCE IN ADVANCE.
2) GO IN STYLE WITH THE VIP EXPERIENCE WHICH INCLUDES A LOBSTER MEAL, DRINK TICKETS, SPECIAL SAMPLING, PRIVATE ACCESS AND MORE!
3) SHOW UP AND ENJOY FREE GENERAL ADMISSION AND DECIDE WHAT TO EAT WHEN YOU GET THERE!
Pre-purchasing an advance Lobster Meal is strongly suggested, as day-of whole lobsters will be limited and sold at "market price". Guests are encouraged to take advantage of our discounted pre-sale meal options which also include admission into the festival.
Lobster Meal Experience Includes:
- Choice of 1 Full Lobster (Approximately 1.25 pounds) OR Lobster Roll. All served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons, & melted butter.
VIP Includes:
- Choice of Full Lobster Meal(Approximately 1.25 pounds) OR Lobster Roll Meal. All served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons, & melted butter.- Four (4) VIP drink tickets good for any beverages of your choice at any Festival Bar.- Exclusive Access to the climate controlled indoor VIP Lounge AND outside VIP tent with VIP games, Private bars, and more!- Exclusive Access to the VIP Festival Food Sampling experience from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm daily ! (NOTE: Fridays ticket only includes the 5:00pm to 7:00pm Taste time).NOTE: VIP Parking is not included with this ticket, but is ample nearby. Kids not permitted for free into VIP, they must have an ALL AGES VIP TICKET. VIP Drink tickets are good for use at Festival Bars only.
VIP Ticket Package for Two + VIP PARKING Includes:
- General Admission for TWO (2) into the festival grounds to enjoy the live music and the many different food, drink, and craft vendors.- Choice of TWO (2) Full Lobster Meals (Approximately 1.25 pounds) OR Lobster Roll Meals. All served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons, & melted butter. - Four (4) VIP drink tickets EACH (for a total of 8 VIP drink tickets) good for any VIP beverages of your choice at any Festival Bar. - Exclusive Access to the climate controlled indoor VIP Lounge AND outside VIP tent with VIP games, Private bars, and more!- Exclusive Access to the VIP Festival Food Sampling experience from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm daily! (NOTE: Fridays ticket only includes the 5:00pm to 7:00pm Taste time).- 1 (ONE) VIP parking spot very close the the main festival gates. NOTE: Kids not permitted for free into VIP, they must have an ALL AGES VIP TICKET. Parking instructions will be emails to all VIP ticket holders on Wednesday June 27th. If ordering after that time, follow VIP parking signs. VIP Drink tickets are good for use at Festival Bars only.
All Ages VIP ticket Includes:
This ticket does NOT include any alcoholic beverage tickets.
- General Admission for one (1) into the festival grounds to enjoy the live music and the many different food, drink, and craft vendors.- Choice of Full Lobster Meal(Approximately 1.25 pounds) OR Lobster Roll Meal. All served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons, & melted butter.- TWO (2) drink tickets good for Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Topo-Chico, Bottled Water, or Juice at any Festival Bar.- Exclusive Access to the climate controlled indoor VIP Lounge AND outside VIP tent with VIP games, Private bars, and more!- Exclusive Access to the VIP Festival Food Sampling experience from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm daily! (NOTE: Fridays ticket only includes the 5:00pm to 7:00pm Taste time).NOTE: Parking is not included with this ticket. VIP Drink tickets are good for use at Festival Bars only.
MORE INFO:
-Lobster Meal ticket holders will have exclusive areas for meal pick-up, separate from all other day-of food purchase tents. There will also be a private redemption line and seating area for VIP ticket holders.
-Our live lobster will be flown in fresh from the east coast, courtesy of LOBSTER GRAM. Additionally, the fest will feature a vast array of seafood selections, non-seafood related items, other exciting food vendors, snacks, sweets, and vegetarian options.
-The VIP Experience will take place within the festival grounds and in the climate controlled lounge with private indoor bathrooms!
-Live Musical Performances will be featured on our outside main stage throughout each festival day. In addition to the special craft and art shopping available at the festival, there will be a family fun zone to keep the kids entertained throughout the day!
Fine Print:
Must be at least 21 years of age to consume Alcohol. Festival reserves the right to close entry gates for any and all day-of guests (should there be capacity concerns). Advance ticket holders will still be granted access with guaranteed entry.
All Tickets are sold separately and non-transferable. Please Note: Meal redemption closes at 9pm each night. You must redeem your meal token and lobster entrée before this time. There are no refunds or exchanges for missing the meal redemption cut off time. Kids are not permitted for free into VIP, they must have an ALL AGES VIP TICKET.
IMPORTANT: Pre-Sale Lobster Orders may expire at any time. Remaining orders will then be available at festival food tents each day of the fest. Everyone in VIP must have a VIP ticket of some kind. Must be 21 to consume alcohol; Valid ID Required. Drink selections are subject to availability. Festival reserves the right to refuse service for any patron, for any reason at festival discretion. Festival is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Customers consuming alcohol and festival food is at their own risk. Festival is not responsible for any illness, death, or allergy related issues regarding consumption of shellfish or any other food and beverage served at The Great American Lobster Fest.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL — no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations of any kind will be permitted. No refunds or exchanges in case of cancellation due to weather, natural catastrophe or any other event beyond the control of the festival. In the event or rain, the festival may remain open at the discretion of festival management. Ticket holders will have access to limited covered space to continue to enjoy the festival. In the event of a major storm, the festival may be shut down and be evacuated for the safety of the guests and no refunds will be distributed.
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