The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026

The Ultimate Lobster Meal Experience on Chicago’s Iconic Navy Pier!

September 5th & 6th, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)

Enjoy live lobster flown in fresh from the cold waters of the East Coast, live music performances, unique vendors + activations, and cold beverages. All while overlooking gorgeous Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline on the Midwest's largest attraction!

Lobster Meal Experience Includes

• One Full Lobster (Approximately 1.25 pounds) served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons, & melted butter.
• One Drink Ticket redeemable for an option of: Margarita, Domestic Beer, Hard Seltzer, Wine, bottle of water, or soda.
• Lobster Meal guests may also take advantage of reserved seating areas overlooking Lake Michigan with Games, DJ Music & Activations.

*Choose from one of four sessions offered at this year's Great American Lobster Fest. Two sessions will be available on both Saturday and Sunday.

Now Offering Lobster Meal Add-Ons

Once you secure a Lobster Meal Experience, ticketholders may take advantage of our most popular "add-on" items at discount pricing. Choose from five options including additional Whole Lobsters, Large Lobster Rolls, Lobster Bisque, Additional Drinks, or Festival T Shirts; and enhance your lobster fest experience! A Lobster Meal (for either day) must be added to your cart (first) to unlock the add-ons.

More Info

• Lobster Meal ticketholders will have an exclusive meal pick-up zone, separate from all other day-of food purchase tents.
• Our live lobster will be flown in fresh from the East Coast by Lobster Gram (our official seafood provider). Additionally, the fest will feature an array of seafood selections, non-seafood items, other exciting food vendors, snacks, sweets, and vegetarian options. Yes, you may simply attend The Great American Lobster Fest (FREE) and purchase a la carte items there.
• Live Music Performances will be featured on the main Navy Pier Beer Garden Stage throughout each afternoon and into the evening. DJ music will be provided in reserved seating and meal pick-up areas with prime Air & Water Show and Lake Michigan + city skyline views.

Fine Print

All tickets are sold separately and non-refundable. Please Note: Lobster Meal Sessions are sold with specific timing for optimum seafood and service. Please adhere to your sessions dates and times of purchase. You must redeem your meal token and lobster entrée before closure of each session time.

This is a popular food festival. Based on weather and high attendance, food provisions may run out in the final hours of the festival.

In the event whole lobster run out of inventory, the festival may substitue a Large Lobster Roll as your main entree at festival discretion and/or if quantity or quality is not to festival standards.

Pre-sale lobster orders may expire at any time. Remaining orders may then be available at festival food tents each day of the fest. 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.

Must be 21 to consume alcohol; Valid ID Required.

CONTACT - [email protected] // 312.579.3637
LEARN MORE - AmericanLobsterFest.com

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