Over Two Decades of Lobster Fest in Placencia

Lobster season begins in four days. Hundreds of traps and shades have been set out at sea ahead of July first, to meet the early demand for lobster tails. This open season demand is primarily driven by the annual lobster fests. Earlier this week, we took you to San Pedro and Caye Caulker for an inside look at what goes into planning their lobster fests and why fisherfolks are becoming more conscious about the importance of sustainable lobster fishing practices. Today, the Belize Tourism Board took a team of reporters to Placencia to speak with residents who have been making Placencia Lobster Fest a reality since 1998. We will have extensive coverage for you in Friday night’s newscast. Tonight, we hear from Village Chairman Warren Garbutt about the activities planned for July fifth to the seventh.

 

Warren Garbutt, Chairman, Placencia Village

“Lobster Fest requires a lot of planning and we have been planning for a few months. Just after the last one started we started planning. It requires a lot of set up. The Lobster fest grounds where we are is transformed the week before Lobster fest weekend. There is a lot of effort that goes into it in terms of organizing along with the BTIA Placencia Chapter. However, vendors that come out they start preparing weeks before as well because it is a very well attended event and they have to be ready for a high demand of lobster that weekend.”