Lobsterfest at Newport Beach
P.O. Box 8113
Newport Beach, CA 92658
info@lobsterfestatnewportbeach.com
 
Hosted by the Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club

 
What organization is hosting this event?
The Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club
 
What is on the menu?
You will have your choice of one whole Maine lobster or one Maine lobster tail, red potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls and butter and brownie
 
What if my son or daughter who is 14 doesn't like lobster?
You can purchase the child's meal ticket at $25.00
 
What is the kid's menu?
Hot dogs, hamburgers and chips
 
Where will I park?
The Dunes has adequate parking on site. There will be a $10.00 fee to park your car. Parking is free with the VIP ticket purchase.
 
Will there be tickets sold at the door?
No, there will be no tickets sold at the door as the lobster order must be placed by July 30.
 
What kind of lobster will be served?
Maine lobster
 
Is the whole lobster served or is it just the tail?
The whole lobster is served, but you can choose only the tail.
 
What if I have never eaten a whole lobster before?
There will be placemats with instructions on how to use the claw cracker and what part of the lobster to eat.
 
Will the lobster be cooked?
The lobster will be boiled.
 
Will there be spirits served?
There will be beer, wine and mixed drinks for purchase. Wine Nickel and Nickel wine will be complimentary at VIP Tables.
 
What are the side dishes?
There will be red potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, rolls and butter, brownies.
 
What is the meat dish?
Barbecued tri-tip.
 
What kind of music?
"California Surf" by the Hodaddies
 
What if I do not want to stand in a buffet line to be served?
You can purchase a VIP ticket and your lobster dinner will be served at your table includes complimentary beverages and Nickel and Nickel wine
 
Can children be served a "Kid's Meal" at a VIP Table?
Yes, but the ticket price will be $150.00 and not $25.00.
 
Do exhibitors have to be non-profit in order to be considered for space?
No, we will consider requests from any reputable organization. However, there is limited exhibitor space available.
 
Are Health Department permits required for exhibitors selling food items?
Health Department permits are required if the food item is sold unwrapped.
 
What is the name of the surf band that will be providing entertainment?
The surf band is called the Hodaddies.
 
Are all ticket sales final?
There will be no refunds for tickets purchased, but the tickets may be transferred to someone else.
 
Are you offering any discount on tickets for volunteers?

Volunteers will be offered a the "kid's menu" item for dinner which includes hamburgers and hotdogs. Should a volunteer want
to eat lobster and tri-tip, they would have to purchase a regular admission wrist band before July 20.

 
I know that the gates open at 3:00 pm, but what time will the dinner be served?
Dinner will be served at approximately 6:00 pm.
 
What time do I need to be there if I want to enter my children in the sandcastle building contest?
If your children at there between 3:30 and 4:00 pm, they will be able to participate in the sandcastle building contest.
 
Will I receive tickets to the event in the mail after purchasing them at the web site?
Admission is on a "Will call" basis. You should print a copy of your receipt for your records. You will check in at the entrance table and be given a wrist band.