‘Lobster Fest 2018’ is biggest ever!
Hotels, Villas and Bed and Breakfast (BnB) rooms at private residences on Anegada, were all booked-out, well in advance of the weekend.
Rental vehicles were also booked to capacity on the island, which resulted in over 100 vehicles travelling to the island by barge, as persons want to ensure they were free to ‘bar and restaurant’ hop.
Hopping from point to point was the spice of Anegada’s Lobster Fest where revellers feasted, feted and socialized at the popular spots - Potters by the Sea, Cow Wreck, The Wonky Dog Restaurant and Bar, Anegada Beach Club and Big Bamboo at Loblolly Bay, among others.
Capacity Crowd
Several frequent goers to the annual event described it as "the biggest turnout over the years."
Patrons of Lobster Fest 2018 arrived using over four large vessels, packed to capacity—flooding Setting Point ferry dock—in addition to laden barges of vehicles and people, dozens of smaller filled vessels and no less than 10 aircrafts touching down at the local airport, in addition to other favourable 'spots' where some private aircrafts also landed.
Also featured over the two days was the unique art from the island’s well-known artisans and close-up views of the world famous ‘Anegadian flamingos.’
Many sought to learn of the stages of the Spiny Lobsters’ lives, while others opted for dancing away to the rhythms of Virgin Islands' (VI) musicians and well known regional artistes.
Anegada was among the islands in the VI that was hard hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria but the vast majority of the properties showcased their comeback with brightly coloured properties that celebrated the true spirit of their resiliency.
According to the BVI Tourist Board, culinary tourism has increasingly sparked interest amongst travellers worldwide that seek to experience a destination’s local culture, through authentic dining opportunities.
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9 Responses to “‘Lobster Fest 2018’ is biggest ever!”
Kudos to ALL business owners and patrons for an enjoyable and memorable week end
Respect
As a pilot speaking Tortola is one of the hardest to fly into.
Great lobster festival by the way !!!