Monday, 28 July 2014

Fun at the Volunteer BBQ!


Thanks to all who came out for fun, food and prizes the other night!  We have the best and BEST LOOKING volunteers!

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Volunteers make the difference!

Calling all Volunteers!  Don't miss our after party this Sunday at 4 pm.  All who helped out are welcome to come to the curling club and share some food and fun!

Mud Dash Fun!


More Lobster Bash Fun!


Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Photo Contest

1st place:  Nicole Young
2nd Place:  Matthew Austin Atkinson
3rd place:  Butch Journey

Jumbo Lobster!

The winners of the Jumbo Lobster Contest. 1st Place: John Morehouse 19.6 lbs. 2nd Place: Chester Richard 19.2 lbs. 3rd Place: Jason Melanson 16.2 lbs. Congratulations to the winners! 

Rope Splicing!


Rope Splicing Competition:
1st place:  Jamie Thibodeau. 
2nd place:  Brandon Carty.
3rd place:  Wylie Walker. 

Rope Coiling!

Rope Coiling Competition:
1st place:  Kelly Albright.
2nd place:  Trevor Frost.
3rd place:  Jamie Thibodeau.

2014 King and Queen!

The 2014 Lobster Bash Queen & King, Isabella Phillips and Waylon Morehouse. Congratulations!

Rick and Kelly Dale!


Volunteer BBQ!

Don't miss a neat time of food and fun at the Digby Curling Centre on July 27th @ 4 pm!

Farthest Travelled!


The winner of the $500 for the boat that travelled the farthest to enter the Trap Hauling Competition was Thundercat.

Comgratulations Jeff!

Trap Hauling Contest!


The winners of the Trap Hauling Competition were:
1st Place: Hunter Buck
2nd Place: Brianna & Meghan II
3rd Place: Thundercat

Costume Contest!

The winners of the Costume Contest were:

1st Place: Jenna Longmire
2nd Place: Brady, Waylon, & Shalee Morehouse
3rd Place: Kaiden Longmire

Lobster Trap Stacking!


The winners of the Lobster Trap Stacking Competition:


1st Place: Graham Cromwell
2nd Place: Zach Burnie
3rd Place: Spencer Wyatt
Congratulations to everyone!

Monday, 14 July 2014

Thanks to everyone for an amazing festival this year!

Hey guys...the web master was called out of province but we have some amazing pictures up on our facebook page.  Check back soon and we'll have some celebration pics up here from the bash!  What a great time despite the hurricane!  Thanks to all the volunteers and to everyone who came out to make the 2nd annual Lobster Bash a huge success!

Thursday, 3 July 2014

Official Notice concerning the Lobster Bash:


All events for Friday will be moved to the Digby Arena, with the exception of the Jumbo Lobster Competition which will take place at the Fundy Complex outdoor stage, inside if it's raining. The Kitchen Party at the arena will begin at 9:00pm instead of 8:00pm.

Most events for Saturday will be moved to the Digby Arena. Events that are cancelled for Saturday are: the Touch Tank, Lobster Trap Maze, Children's Water Sprinkler, Fisheries Safety Demos, Trap Hauling Competition, Breton Merritt Memorial Lobster Crate Run, Scallop Shucking Demo, Big Rig Burnout, and the Big Rig, Car, Truck & Bike Parade of Lights. The Lobster Bash Mud Dash will go as scheduled . . . rain or shine.

At this point, it looks like all the Sunday events will take place as scheduled, at the scheduled locations. Updates and re-scheduling of cancelled Saturday events will be added as available. The Brenton Merritt Memorial Lobster Crate Run will take place at 5:00pm on Sunday, with registration at 4:30pm.

Thank you for understanding our decisions made, due to the rainy weather forecast for Friday and Saturday. Watch for any further notices. It may be rainy outside, but the Lobster Bash will continue inside . . . come on out and enjoy the festivities . . . after all, most of us are Maritimers, and we are used to this kind of weather.

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Big rigs give the crowds a show!







Don't miss the rigs back at the car show and also doing some special burn outs on Lobster Bash weekend!
More pics on the facebook page!

Tuesday, 10 June 2014




The band "Mutiny" will be performing at the Lobster Bash on Sunday, July 6th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. This free outdoor concert is jointly sponsored by: Clare Dodge Chrysler Ltd., Fox Hill Marine Wire Ltd., and My 2 Girls Fisheries.

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Alan Jeffries Trio are at the Bash!

The "Alan Jeffries Trio" will be performing at the Lobster Bash on Friday, July 4th, from 7:00pm to 9:15pm. They will be on stage following the Opening Ceremonies, and Crowning of the King & Queen. A great bluegrass trio. This is a free outdoor concert at the Marina Stage, sponsored by Aylward Fibreglass Inc.

Sunday, 25 May 2014

Lobster Bash Show & Shine!


We thank the Digby Town Council for allowing us to close four blocks of downtown Digby to hold the 2014 Lobster Bash Show & Shine. Digby County Cruisers host this event and do an amazing job of coordinating everything. A big thank you goes out to all the members of the club. This year it looks like anything you can drive on the road is going to be there, from a vintage Austin Mini to 18 Wheeled Big Rigs . . . it can't get much better than that! The Show & Shine will happen Sunday, July 6th from 9:30am until 4:00pm.

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

New Hats Are In!


2014 Lobster Bash hats. Only $10.00 each. The hat features the new Lobster Bash/Sou'West Nova front, with Vernon d'Eon Fishing Supplies Ltd., and R & K Murphy Enterprises Ltd. on the sides.  "Crusher" is on the front!  Get one this year at the bash!

Monday, 19 May 2014

Prizes for 2014!

Tug of War: 
1st Place will be $300, and the prize for 2nd Place will be $100. Sponsored by: David & Colin Sproul/Latitude Adjustment.

Brenton Merritt Memorial Lobster Crate Run: 
1st Place Male $100 Cash, 2nd Place Male $50 Fundy Complex Certificate, 3rd Place Male $25 Fundy Complex Certificate . . . 1st Place Female $100 Cash, 2nd Place Female $50 Fundy Complex Certificate, 3rd Place Female $25 Fundy Complex Certificate.  Sponsored by:  Fundy Complex.

King & Queen:  
$100 each. Sponsored by: Atlantic Cat.

Mud Dash:  
$100 each for 1st Adult Male, 1st Adult Female, 1st Youth Male, and 1st Youth Female. Sponsored by: Bayview Animal Hospital, Digby Subway, Mosher Fisheries, and the Digby Area Recreation Commission.

Photo Contest: 
Prizes are: 1st Prize $100, 2nd Prize $75, and 3rd Prize $50. Sponsored by: Kevin Gidney/Bailee Bay Fisheries.

Colouring Contest: 
1st Place - 5 yrs to 6 yrs $40.  1st Place - 7 yrs to 8 yrs $40. 1st Place - 9 yrs to 10 yrs $40. 1st Place - 11 yrs to 12 yrs $40.  Sponsored by: Kevin Gidney/Bailee Bay Fisheries.

Children's Costume Contest: 
1st Prize $50, 2nd Prize $30, and 3rd Prize $20. The theme of the contest this year is "PIRATES". Sponsored by: Wilson's Home Hardware & Kaycan.

Lobster Banding Competition: 
1st Prize: $200, 2nd Prize: $150, & 3rd Prize: $100.  Sponsored by: LBM Fisheries.

Trap Stacking Competition: 
1st Prize: $200, 2nd Prize: $150, & 3rd Prize: $100.  Sponsored by: AA Munro Insurance.

Rope Coiling Competition: 
1st Prize: $200, 2nd Prize: $150, & 3rd Prize: $100. Sponsored by: Morning Haze 1 & Crew.

Rope Splicing Competition: 
1st Prize: $200, 2nd Prize: $150, & 3rd Prize: $100. Sponsored by: Belliveau Motors.

Jumbo Lobster Contest:
1st Prize, $350 in Cash, plus 2 Nights at the Dockside Suites, and a $50 Dinner for Two at the Fundy Complex.  2nd Prize will be: A $100 Fundy Complex Gift Certificate.  3rd Prize will be: A $50 Fundy Complex Gift Certificate.


Parade of Lights: 1st Place $1200, 2nd Place $800, and 3rd Place $500.


Show up and you could win!

The boat that travels the farthest distance to the Lobster Bash, and competes in the Lobster Bash Trap Hauling Competition will receive a bonus prize of $500. The bonus prize is sponsored by Cedar Reef Trawlers Ltd. 

Saturday, 17 May 2014

Trap Hauling Ready to Go! Thanks V & R Traps!!!

The prizes for this year's Lobster Trap Hauling Competition will be: 1st Prize: 25 Lobster Traps, 2nd Prize: 15 Lobster Traps, and 3rd Prize: 10 Lobster Traps. The traps were donated by V&R Traps in Yarmouth. Come show everyone that your boat and crew are the fastest, and go home with some nice prizes.

Some Awesome News!!!!


Thursday, 1 May 2014

One Meter Up is coming!

The band "One Meter Up", a bluesy rock and roll band from Shelburne will be performing Saturday, July 5th at a free outdoor concert during the Lobster Bash. 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Marina Stage.

Witchitaw at the Bash!


Nashville recording artists "Witchitaw", a southern country rock band, will be performing at the Lobster Bash on Sunday, July 6th, 6:30pm - 10:00pm. Come out and enjoy this free outdoor concert at the Marina stage in Digby.