July 8 - 10, 2011

Welcome to the

Pictou Lobster Carnival's Official website!!

VOTED

as Canada's Favourite Festival 2010

Started in 1934, the Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a signature event in Nova Scotia. This three day festival celebrates the end of the fishing season in the area, Maritime culture and music.

The event featThe event features musical entertainment at the Main Stage, a Beer Garden, a Mardi Gras Parade, an Antique Car Show, Derby Races, Lobster Boat Races, a Mid-Way, a Children's Parade and many other activities for the whole family.

This year's CarnivalThis year's Carnival is only DAYS away... the excitement is building in the Shiretown.   The complete programme of Carnival events is available from many local businesses and by downloading here

For more information or details about the many exciting events taking place during this year's carnival, visit our
Events page.

We would also like to thank all of our sponsors, that make this wonderful Carnival possible. The list of our affiliates and sponsors are listed HERE.