Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge
Thank You for Making the Inaugural Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge a Sell-Out Success! We are thrilled to extend a huge thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and joined us for the very first Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge! Thanks to your incredible support, we sold out our inaugural event — and what a delicious afternoon it was. Guests enjoyed mouthwatering lobster bites expertly paired with excellent wines, making it a day to remember.
Catch a glimpse of the action caught on video from our friends over at WGME! Check it out here.
A heartfelt thank you to the Ogunquit Playhouse for graciously hosting us in their beautiful venue, and a special shoutout to our Title Sponsor, The Ogunquit Collection, whose support helped bring this event to life. We’re also grateful to Nikanos for generously donating Prosecco, adding a festive sparkle to the evening.
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural 2025 Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge — taking home both the Judges' Choice and People’s Choice Awards:
Cue the drum roll…
Clay Hill Farm
Congratulations to Chef Wesley Philbrick
from Clay Hill Farm for his standout creation:
Lobster on Brioche
Lemon-brown butter aïoli, Wasabi caviar & local microgreens
(pictured here with co-owner Jennifer Lewis)
Thank you again to everyone who made this event unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you next year!
Thank you to all the participating restaurants:
Thank you to our event sponsors
Title Sponsor:
Prosecco Sponsor:
Photos:
When's the next event?
How our event dates are chosen:
- Ogunquit Pride is celebrated with a flag raising and additional events during the first weekend of June.
- BonAire! is celebrated on the second Saturday of June.
- Independence Day fireworks are always on July 4, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. Rain date is July 5.
- OgunquitFest Weekend: Although we celebrate autumn all throughout the month of October, our signature events are hosted the second weekend after Indigenous Peoples' Day (formerly Columbus Day) weekend.
- Christmas by the Sea: Our holiday festival is held on the second weekend after the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
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If you would like to help to make these events happen, please see our "Sponsorship Opportunities" page or contact our business office at 207-646-1279. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available at a variety of levels for all businesses and individuals. The benefits of sponsorship vary according to the event and participation level. Thank you!