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Guinness World Records Attempt Set for Saturday Sept 19 at the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival

Already recognized as the largest lobster festival in the world, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival will attempt to make it official on Saturday, September 19 by setting a new record for “The Most Seafood Prepared at an Outdoor Event” in the Guinness Book of World Records. The World Record attempt will officially begin at 1 pm and last until 9 pm when the new record will be announced.

On hand to oversee the Lobster Festival as it breaks the record will be Mr. Carlos Martinez, an official Adjudicator from Guinness World Records. The record of 3,835 pounds and one ounce is currently held by the resort town of Silver Beach in Port Edward, South Africa. Supervising the cooking of the lobsters will be Food Network celebrity Chef Chris Cognac of the “Hungry Detective” show.

“I’ve spared no expense to bring this honor to San Pedro,” said Lobster Festival Producer Jim Hall. “I’m personally paying the enormous costs of applying for the record, and going the extra mile for my home town by flying an official Guinness World Records Adjudicator to oversee our attempt. We will also have an official, licensed weighmaster on hand certify the weight of every single lobster cooked. With the Adjudicator present Guinness will certify the new record on the spot.”

The record attempt will take place over an 8 hour period, with two key milestones. The first milestone is when the existing record is broken which San Pedro Fish Markets estimates will be about 4 pm based on conservative sales estimates. The second milestone occurs at 9 pm when the new record is set. In each case the person receiving the milestone meal will receive a commemorative shirt and other small prizes.

In celebration of the world record attempt the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival will be serving a special “Guinness Book of Records” meal on Saturday featuring a wedge of delicious Laughing Cow Cheese and a King’s Hawaiian sweet bread roll in addition to their World Famous Discount Lobster Meal of a 1.25 lb fresh steamed Maine Lobster, cole slaw, lemon wedges and butter.

“I have no doubt we will win and set an almost unbeatable world record,” said Hall. “San Pedro is going to have some pretty big bragging rights by 9 pm on Saturday night. I’m going to let Los Angeles and the world know that if you want seafood in Southern California, San Pedro is the place to go.”

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Posted on August 15, 2009

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When Only the Best Will Do

Who doesn’t want to get a good deal while doing a good deed? It that’s you and only the best will do, then check this out:

First Class Tickets for the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival are now on sale. Tickets may be ordered three ways: Online at www.lobsterfest.com, by calling Harbor Interfaith at 310-241-0292 or in person during normal business hours at the Harbor Interfaith offices. Last year profits from the First Class ticket sales went to support Harbor Interfaith’s food bank and family intervention services.

First Class Guests can choose from two options – with and without a lobster meal. With the meal tickets cost $39.00 and without the meal only $25.00. If purchased separately all the First Class benefits would cost over $50.00

First Class guests check-in at a private area at the entrance of the festival, have a special dining area reserved just for them, can come and go all weekend long for no extra charge, and get a special wristband that allows them to buy drinks and pickup meals without waiting in line. The First Class meal includes a slice of watermelon in addition to a 1.25 lb fresh steamed Maine lobster, cole slaw, roll, butter and lemon wedges. For only $13.00 each they can also add an extra lobsters to their plate. First Class guests also enjoy a welcoming beverage with their meal (must be 21 or older for alcohol), a collectable full color poster by Rock Artist Jeff Nicholas and lobster beads. Credit cars are accepted at the First Class booth.

Tickets may be ordered by calling the Harbor Interfaith offices at 310-241-0292 or by logging on to the festival’s secure order page at http://www.lobsterfest.com/tickets_firstclass.shtml and click on the order now link. There is no need to order in advance like other festivals, First Class Tickets are available for purchase on site each day.

Over one-third of the money from First Class Ticket sales goes to support Harbor Interfaith’s work to aid the homeless and provide shelter for struggling families and childcare.

“Our First Class Ticket is a real bargain. Best of all we’re able to deliver the benefits of First Class service and give our guests a choice in meals. A lot of folks told us they would pay a little more for a lot more convenience and that’s what a First Class Ticket gives them. We’ll still be selling the same great lobster meal for only $17.00 each – a price that has not changed since 2005. There is no better dining and entertainment bargain in Southern California. If you choose the First Class with meal option, you will be saving over $15.00. Compare our First Class ticket with similar offers at other festivals, and see what a good deal you get when you do a good deed.”

The Lobster Festival has raised over $160,000.00 for local non-profit groups. 2009 beneficiaries of the Lobster Festival includes Harbor Interfaith Services, La Piazza Cultural Center, and the San Pedro Rotary Club.

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Posted on August 11, 2009

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LOBSTER COOKER GOES GREEN

San Pedro Fish Markets, Inc. and Bell Event Services of El Segundo have teamed up to provide the only biodiesel powered lobster cooker in the world at the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, Sept. 18, 19 and 20 on Ports O’ Call waterfront in San Pedro.

“From the ocean to the plate we want to be as green as possible. We import only American lobsters from the cold, clean Atlantic waters off the coast of Maine,” said Jim Hall, producer of the 11 year-old festival. “Maine lobstermen are the gold standard for a responsible and sustainable fishery. It only makes sense that we go the extra step and power our lobster cooker with biodiesel fuel made from recycled restaurant vegetable oil.”

By teaming up with Bell Event Services of El Segundo, whose biodiesel distiller will be on display at the Lobster Festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival joins a growing list of local events such as Fiesta Hermosa and the Palos Verdes Street Fair using biodiesel fuel.

“Mike Bell is a real innovator in event services,” said Hall, “He’s worked hard to iron out the technical details, his biodiesel is of the highest quality and will emit 80% fewer particulates than regular diesel. We’re excited to bring this green innovation to the Lobster Festival.”

“We have been recycling our cooking oil for 40 years,” said Tommy Amalfitano of San Pedro Fish Markets. “We’re delighted we can bring it full circle by powering our steamer with biodiesel fuel.”

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Posted on August 8, 2009

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FIRST CLASS TICKETS NOW ON SALE

PORTS O’ CALL VILLAGE, SAN PEDRO, CA – SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 – First Class Tickets for the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival are now on sale. Tickets may be ordered three ways: Online at www.lobsterfest.com, by calling Harbor Interfaith at 310-241-0292 or in person during normal business hours at the Harbor Interfaith offices. Last year’s record profits from the First Class ticket sales enabled Harbor Interfaith’s food bank to feed over 2,000 people for two months.

First Class Guests can choose from two options this year – with and without a lobster meal. With the meal tickets cost $39.00 and without the meal only $25.00. If purchased separately all the First Class benefits would cost over $50.00

First Class guests check-in at a private area at the entrance of the festival, have a special dining area reserved just for them, can come and go all weekend long and get a special wristband that allows them to buy drinks and pickup meals without waiting in line. The First Class meal includes a slice of watermelon and the option to add more lobsters to their meal at a special low price. First Class guests also enjoy a welcoming beverage with their meal (must be 21 or older for alcohol), a collectible full color poster by Rock Artist Jeff Nicholas and lobster beads.

Tickets may be ordered by calling the Harbor Interfaith offices at 310-241-0292 or by logging on to the festival’s secure order page at http://www.lobsterfest.com and click on the “tickets” link at the top of the page.

Over one-third of the money from First Class Ticket sales goes to support Harbor Interfaith’s work to aid the homeless and provide shelter for struggling families and childcare.

“We surveyed our First Class guests and found that over 25% wanted more a something extra with their meal and flexibility in their meal choice at the Lobster Festival. So this year we have kept all the benefits, and First Class guests will be able to purchase lobster meals and drink tickets in the First Class dining area,” said Jim Hall, festival producer. A slice of watermelon has also been added, a perk only available to First Class meal holders. First Class guests who want to add an extra lobster to their plate can purchase them at a special discount when they check-in. Credit cards are accepted in the First Class booth.

“Our First Class Ticket is a real bargain. Best of all we’re able to deliver the benefits of First Class service and give our guests a choice in meals. A lot of folks told us they would pay a little more for a lot more convenience and that’s what a First Class Ticket gives them. We’ll still be selling the same great lobster meal for only $17.00 each – a price that’s far less than a comparable meal at a restaurant. There is no better dining and entertainment bargain in Southern California. If you choose the First Class with meal option, you will be saving over $15.00. Compare our First Class ticket with similar offers and see what a good deal it truly is.”

The Lobster Festival has raised over $130,000.00 for local none profit groups. 2008 beneficiaries of the Lobster Festival includes Harbor Interfaith Services, La Piazza Cultural Center, and the San Pedro Rotary Club.

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Posted on September 2, 2008

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