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Lobster by the Lake: Fort William Henry’s Lobster & Seafood Fest in Lake George
A two-hour lakeside lobster bake at Fort William Henry featuring steamed whole lobster, unlimited classic sides (and unlimited lobster for VIPs), live music, and a full cash bar—this guide explains the menu, ticket tiers, and what to expect.
Lobster by the Lake: Fort William Henry’s Lobster & Seafood Fest in Lake George.
Savor fresh steamed lobster alongside a spread of classic lobster-bake sides while live music and summer vibes animate the Fort William Henry waterfront—an exuberant two-hour seafood feast built for groups celebrating the season and Lake George’s 250th.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Whole steamed lobsters — with a VIP option
The centerpiece is whole steamed lobster served with drawn butter and lemon; standard adult entries include one to three lobsters, while VIP tickets grant unlimited lobster alongside the buffet and desserts.
A classic lobster-bake buffet
An all-you-can-eat spread of traditional sides fuels the event: garden salad, pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw, corn on the cob, mac and cheese and clam chowder accompany the seafood stations.
Live music, desserts and a cash bar
The festival pairs the meal with live music, a dessert station featuring three-layer strawberry shortcake, and a full cash bar pouring local craft beer and cocktails for a festive summer atmosphere.
What the day feels like
How the Fest Feels
Over a compact, lively two-hour window you move between stations: start with the buffet of classic lobster-bake sides, sample chilled shrimp and clams at the seafood station, take your lobsters hot from the lobster station with drawn butter and lemon, then finish at the dessert station while live music plays and guests linger with drinks.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your appetite—and friends—to fully enjoy the steaming lobsters and the buffet. The event recommends coming prepared to eat, drink and celebrate.
Expect whole steamed lobsters with drawn butter and lemon, a buffet of classic sides, a seafood station with shrimp and clams, and a dessert station with three-layer strawberry shortcake.
A full cash bar featuring local craft beer and cocktails is available during the event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Lobster and Seafood Fest last?
The event runs approximately two hours.
What are the ticket prices and tiers?
Adult entry is $95 plus tax and gratuity (includes one to three lobsters, unlimited buffet sides and dessert), child entry is $25 plus tax and gratuity (hot dogs, buffet sides and dessert), and VIP entry is $125 plus tax and gratuity (unlimited lobster, buffet sides and dessert).
Does the event include unlimited lobster?
Unlimited lobster is available only with VIP entries; standard adult entries include one to three lobsters.
What’s on the menu?
The menu includes a buffet of garden salad, pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw, corn on the cob, mac and cheese and clam chowder; a seafood station with shrimp cocktail and clams; whole steamed lobsters with drawn butter and lemon; and a dessert station serving three-layer strawberry shortcake.
Are tickets limited?
Yes—each date has limited seating and a maximum number of tickets per day, and each date will sell out.
Is there a bar at the event?
Yes. A full cash bar features local craft beer and cocktails.
Who operates the event?
The Lobster and Seafood Fest is operated by Fort William Henry in Lake George, New York.