the 34th annual

Harpswell Lobster Boat Races

Sunday July 26 2026
Races Start @ 10AM
harpswell, maine

one lucky racer will win $1,000!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of a few local donors, we're thrilled to announce that one lucky registered racer will win a $1,000 Grand Prize! Every registered racer will automatically be entered into a random drawing, and the lucky winner will be selected the week following the races.

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Welcome

To a Maine Summer Tradition

Harpswell lobster boat races

Locals and friends “from away” all agree…there is nothing more uniquely Maine than a day at the Harpswell Lobster Boat Races!

For over 30 years, the Harpswell Lobster Boat Races have attracted fishermen, boat builders, and race fans by land and sea due to the venue’s extreme beauty and fun family atmosphere.

the 34th annual harpswell lobster boat races

July 26th, 2026 @ 10am

Watch the Races

Get all the details you need for an epic race experience, by land or by sea.

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Join The Crew

The races run on 100% volunteer support. Learn how you can help.

100% of proceeds donated

A Fun Day that does good all year long

100% of the proceeds from the Harpswell Lobster Boat Races are donated back to our community.

In 2025, thanks to generous sponsors, race registrations, and commemorative merchandise sales, the HLBR Committee was able to donate a record-breaking $30,000 to the Harpswell Santa Fund.

This means that there will be more presents under the tree, more fuel in the tank, and more groceries in the fridge for families who need a little help from their neighbors this year.