Great Lobsterman Challenge

06/04/2026

A Huge Thank You to Our Great Lobsterman Challenge Sponsors! 🦞

The Great Lobsterman Challenge wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Their commitment helps us celebrate the people, traditions, and industry that have made the Municipality of Barrington the Lobster Capital of Canada.

A sincere thank you to:

🔹 Lobster Mafia
🔹 Island Traps Limited
🔹 The Wilsons Group
🔹 Dixon's Marine Group 2000 Inc.
🔹 Wade's Wire Traps
🔹 Atlantic Coast Live Lobster Inc.
🔹 The Bait Man
🔹 McDonald's
🔹 Pizza Delight
🔹 West Head Take Out

Your support helps keep this long-standing tradition alive and gives our local fishers the opportunity to showcase the skills, hard work, and determination that define our lobster industry.

Please join us in supporting the businesses that support our community!

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Great Lobsterman Challenge a success

05/13/2026

THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

The Great Lobsterman Challenge is back — and we’re looking for fishers ready to prove they’ve got the fastest hands, sharpest skills, and strongest nerves in Sou'west Nova!!

June 4, 2026
6:30 PM
Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena

Competitors will go head-to-head in a series of lobster fishing inspired challenges including:

Banding Lobsters
Rope Coiling & Splicing
Baiting a Trap
Get Your Gear Challenge

$1000 Grand Prize, bragging rights, and a custom handcrafted champion trophy are all on the line!

Whether you’re a seasoned skipper, deckhand, or young fisher looking to test your skills, this is your chance to represent your harbour and show the crowd what real lobster fishing is all about.

Spots are limited, register now!
https://forms.gle/mw9yLbJnnaWVBjfg6

Tag the fisher in your life who NEEDS to compete 👇

06/06/2025

We Have a New Champion! 🦞

Congratulations to Luke Waybret, the 2025 winner of the Great Lobsterman Challenge!
2nd place: Tyler Snow
3rd place: JP Smith — who also took home the title of Fan Favourite!

Our top winners in each category:
Rope Coiling – Tyler Snow
Baiting a Trap – Cole Ross
Splicing Rope – JP Smith
Banding Lobsters – Luke Waybret
Get Your Gear On – Marty Sears

Winner of the 2025 Jumbo Lobster Challenge:
Captain Stefan Link of the Rarin’ to Go III, fishing out of Clark’s Harbour in District 34.
Stefan, who started lobstering right after high school, brought in the winning 14lb jumbo lobster. Since he's already back on the water, his son Rowan proudly accepted the prize on his behalf.

A huge thank you to ll our incredible volunteers, our guest judges, our energetic host Trevor, Matt Bone for keeping us entertained, and of course, our amazing competitors

We also want to recognize and thank our generous 2025 sponsors:
Lobster Mafia Apparel
Barrington Place Jewellers
Wilsons Home Hardware Building Centre
Vernon D'eons Fishing Supplies
Island Traps
Dixon's Marine Group 2000 Inc.
Wade's Wire Traps Limited
McDonald's Canada
Anchors Away Family Restaurant & Dairy Bar
James L. Mood Fisheries
Municipality of Barrington

Thanks for helping us celebrate the hardworking fishers who make this community so special! Until next year! 🦞❤️

06/05/2025

Meet the 2025 Great Lobsterman Challenge Competitors! 🦞

They’re strong, skilled, and salty—and they’re ready to compete in one of the most exciting events of the Shelburne County Lobster Festival! From a seasoned captain to the next generation of fishers, this crew is ready to show off their lobster-fishing know-how in a race against the clock.

Rope Coiling
Trap Baiting & Shacking
Lobster Banding
Splicing
Get Your Gear On

Join us tonight at 6:30pm at Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena to see who takes home the title of Great Lobsterman Champion!

Special thanks to all our amazing sponsors who help make this event possible: Lobster Mafia Apparel, Barrington Place Jewellers, Vernon d’Eon Fishing Supplies, Island Traps, The Wilson’s Group, Dixon’s Marine Group, Wade’s Wire Traps, MacDonald’s, Anchors Away Restaurant, James L. Mood Fisheries and the Municipality of Barrington.
Live music by Matt Bone!!

📸 Swipe through to meet this year’s fierce competitors!

06/04/2025

We’re gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the 2025 Shelburne County Lobster Festival — the Great Lobsterman Challenge, happening June 5 at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena!

This thrilling showdown of skill and strength wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. Your contributions help us honour the backbone of our community — the lobster fishers — in a fun, high-energy event that brings people together in the heart of the Lobster Capital of Canada.

To every business who stepped up to support us — thank you for helping us celebrate our coastal culture in true Shelburne County style.

Lobster Mafia Apparel
Barrington Place Jewellers
Wilsons Home Hardware Building Centre
Vernon D'eons Fishing Supplies
Island Traps
Dixon's Marine Group 2000 Inc.
Wade's Wire Traps Limited
McDonald's Canada
Anchors Away Family Restaurant & Dairy Bar
James L. Mood Fisheries
Municipality of Barrington

06/01/2025

The Ultimate Lobster Showdown Returns!
Who will claw their way to the top? We’re still looking for a couple more competitors to join the Great Lobsterman Challenge — and trust us, you do not want to miss the action!

June 5 | 6:30PM | Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena
Fishers go head-to-head in lobster banding, trap baiting, rope coiling & more!
Past legends like Cory Crowell and current champ Tyler Snow are ready to defend their turf… will you take them on?

$1000 Grand Prize + Ultimate bragging rights
Live music with Matt Bone

Tag someone who should throw their oil gear in the ring — or message us to sign up now!

04/23/2025

Be sure to register for the Jumbo Lobster Challenge! Winner will be announced during the Great Lobsterman Challenge on June 5th!

You can sign up to our jumbo challenge by etransferring $100 to [email protected].
Be sure to include boat name, captain name and phone number!

Prefer check? They can be made out to Shelb Co Fundraising and dropped off to Island Traps, Barrington Place Jewellers, OCA, or Locke’s Lifestyle’s.

Lots of random draw prizes!

Grand prize is $1,000 to Locke's Lifestyle, Sporting & Outdoor Adventure!

04/23/2025

The Great Lobsterman Challenge is BACK - watch as the most skilled lobster fishers go head-to-head in a showdown of skill, speed, and grit. This isn’t just a show — it’s a battle for glory!

5 Challenges. $1,000 Grand Prize. Endless Bragging Rights.
Rope Coiling
Rope Splicing
Baiting & Shacking a Trap
Lobster Banding
Get Your Gear-On

Last year's champ Tyler Snow took home the title — but who will rise to the top this year?

We’re calling on all lobster fishers — seasoned captains, greenhorns, and everyone in between — represent your wharf. Represent your district. Represent your crew. Bring home the win.

Mark your calendars- June 5th at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, in Canada's Lobster Capital, and bring the family — this is one of the most electric events of the Lobster Festival. Come cheer, clap, and maybe even crush a few claws while you’re at it.

Think you’ve got the claws to compete? Message us to sign up.

Spectators — get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and lobster-fueled action.

The title is up for grabs…Are YOU the next Great Lobsterman Champion? 🦞

04/23/2025