Frequently Asked Questions and Transportation information

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From the South:

Take Route 3 North to Exit 22 (old Exit 11). At the end of the ramp, bear right onto Route 14. At the rotary, take the second exit to continue on Route 14 (Congress Street). After 1/2 mile, take a slight left onto Route 139. After 2 1/2 miles, take a right onto Regis Road. Park at Governor Winslow School.

From the North:

Take Route 3 South to Exit 27 (old Exit 12). Take a left off of the ramp and follow Rt 139. Daniel Webster School will be on your left. 

Parking around the area of the festival is extremely limited, and all attendees are encouraged to utilize one of two complimentary off-site parking options. 

Shuttle buses will be running regularly to and from these locations all day. 

Parking will be available at two locations this year. The Governor Winslow School and at The Daniel Webster School.

Complimentary shuttles will run continuously from the parking area to the event all day.

Shuttles will start running at 11:30 am. 

The last shuttles will leave LobsterFest to return to the parking lots promptly at 5:00 pm. 

There is a dedicated ONSITE ADA parking area. Please see the event map. If you have questions regarding ADA Parking please email lbrait@marshfieldchamber.org

 Admissions Fee: We charge a nominal fee of $10 per attendee to the event. Children under 12 are FREE.  This includes access to vendors, lounge areas, children's zone, live music and more. Collecting admission fees allows us to keep costs low for our small business vendors, and the money raised supports local businesses and community projects.  Ticket information will be available August 1st.

 Per Massachusetts law, Green Harbor boat ramp will remain open through the entire duration of the event. The permit we received from the state ensures this. 

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-an-ofba-special-use-permit

 All food vendors are required to sell at least one lobster dish. Lobster Tacos, Lobster Raviolis, Grilled Lobster tails, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster Mac and Cheese!   

While we have no control over where our food vendors purchase their lobster from, we encourage all of our event participants to purchase from local distributors.

 Lobsterfest celebrates the entire South Shore community, with a specific focus on educating attendees about all the things that make Marshfield an amazing place to live, work, shop and play. Artisans from across the coastal region participate in this amazing event.  All participating vendors are REQUIRED to showcase coastal community pride to enhance the experience of attendees. 

 Lobsterfest is an outdoor event. Things such as insects, temperature and inclement weather are out of our control. Areas with shaded seating will be available. And a rain date of Sunday, September 15th is set in the event of bad weather on September 14th. While Marshfield LobsterFest is a dog friendly event, PLEASE be prepared to clean up after your furry friends. Dogs are NOT allowed on the shuttle. (service dogs are an exception) 

These amazing organizations will be at LobsterFest sharing educational information!

Massachusetts Lobstermens Association
The United States Coast Guard
NSRWA
NOAA Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
The Original Brant Rock Village Association
Atlantic Resiliency Innovation Institute  

 Marshfield is a town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Commercial fishing has been historically happening in Marshfield since 1627. The Town of Marshfield is rich in history and in 1906; Reginald Fessenden delivered the first AM radio broadcast that was transmitted from Brant Rock in Marshfield. Marshfield is home to 49 commercial lobstermen landing 1,103,340 pounds of lobster annually.

The Marshfield Chamber of Commerce is a private 501 c6 NONPROFIT organization. Although we partner with many other organizations and The Town of Marshfield on certain projects, we are an INDEPENDENT organization.  We're passionate about local business! The Marshfield Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is a civic and community organization. Our mission is to promote our member businesses, encourage networking among members, serve as a voice on behalf of the business community, and promote strategic economic development. We aim to make Marshfield the best place to LIVE, WORK, and PLAY! Marshfield is a community committed to helping local businesses thrive, and the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce is honored to offer a wide breadth of opportunities for community business owners to learn, grow, and promote their businesses. We offer innovative networking opportunities, creative promotional and educational opportunities, and support several local community initiatives. 

Learn MORE at www.marshfieldchamber.org  
 

This event is only possible because of our volunteers! Each year 50+ community members come together to help us ensure the success of Marshfield Lobsterfest! 

The Chamber of Commerce has always and continues to support other non profit organizations and community causes. If your organization would like to work at the festival in exchange for a donation from the festivals profit, please reach out to us. 

Each year, we give away 100 FREE tickets! In years past, these tickets have gone to local organizations to distribute to the people that they serve. If your organization is in need of free passes, please reach out! to lbrait@marshfieldchamber.org

Past recipients of festival profits are:

The Molly Fund

Friends of Marshfield Hockey 

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield 

Marshfield High School Key Club 

Sanctuary Church

Marshfield High School DECA

The Original Brant Rock Village Association 

The Harbor Park Maintenance Fund 

Marshfield Kiwanis

The Marshfield Council on Aging

The Town of Marshfield Beach Commission

The vendor application process is CLOSED for 2024.  This is a juried event. Chamber members get a discounted rate and early access to sign-ups. If you are interested in getting on our early access list for 2025 events, please visit the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce at www.marshfieldchamber.org