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A Feast of Fun, Food, Art,

Music, Heritage & Entertainment

The Crab and Lobster Festival is a weekend celebration of two lovely coastal towns, Cromer and Sheringham. Historically great rivals, but now joining together as two of Norfolk's premier seaside destinations. The Festival raises money for local charities, and benefits the local economy by attracting more visitors to this wonderful part of the world. It is organised by a diverse group of people who live and work here, helping to foster a real sense of community... and fun!

2013 is our 4th festival, and each year we're getting bigger and better, creating a truly enjoyable event for all our visitors and locals alike.

Planning is well under way, and we've got some exciting new events in store!

So make sure you get these dates in your diary.

Friday 17 May: Opening Variety Concert at the wonderful Pier Pavillion Theatre

Saturday 18 May: Festival Day in Cromer

Sunday 19 May: Festival Day in Sheringham

The 2013 Lovely Lifebuoy Art Trail

... is set to start on 15 April, more than 60 fantastically derorated Lifebuoys will be on dispaly for your delight and delectation! This year's trail will run for 5 months, it's a vital part of the Festival, not only involving hundreds of people creatively, but also establishing a fascinating trail around the towns. Fund raising from the trail is key to our survival, and a great boost for some local charities too.

ALL WILL BE AUCTIONED ON 25 AUGUST.

The 2012 Windbreak Auction

... was a cracking event, with 50 stunning designs decorating the pier forecourt and climbing the railings up to the Hotel De Paris. Hundreds of people came to enjoy the fun and we raised just over £4000 for good causes. 5 windbreaks are now available for online auction. CLICK THE BUTTON TO SEE THEM

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The Seafood Snack Trail

Many local restaurants, cafe's, hotels and pubs serve great food... follow the seafood trail for some truly delicious fare! in 2012 more than 2000 votes were cast for the tastiest foods in a range of categories, see the Award Winners page. 2013 promises to be equally delicious! EATERIES, CLICK THE BUTTON TO SIGN UP

Special Offers

Local shops and businesses are encouraged to join in by offering special deals during the festival. Look out for anyone displaying the Official Festival Offer poster in their window, pop in and see what's on offer!

SHOPS, CLICK THE BUTTON TO DOWNLOAD POSTER

Cookery Theatre

Each year we aim to improve our theatre with new and exciting chefs, as well as many of our local rising stars. Each day sees a great mix of cooking & tasting, from the ever-popular Tesco fish specialist, to the very odd surprise comedy turn, even our local MP joined in & cooked up a storm! The full list is in now being sliced & diced! For the full updated list CLICK COOKERY THEATRE BUTTON

Heritage Demonstrations

Cromer and Sheringham's crab and lobster fishing industries have supplied England with a rich abundance of crustacea since the early 19th Century, and today they still offer a delicious and sustainable harvest from the sea. Historic rivalries are set aside as the two towns unite for a fabulous fun-filled series of events, competitions and entertainment.

The Festival Team

The Festival's team of volunteers from both towns aim to make each Crab & Lobster Festival a successful, memorable, fun, entertaining and informative weekend. It's such a wonderful way to get together and celebrate our way of life here... and a great opportunity to encourage visitors to come along and enjoy what we have to offer during the early part of the season.