Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Rockport Lobsterfest and Fireworks Show
On Saturday, August 9th, the Rockport Rotary Club
hosted its 18th Annual Lobsterfest at the American Legion Hall
Bandstand on Back Beach. Hundreds of residents and visitors turned out to enjoy
a meal of hot boiled lobster, corn on the cob, clam chowder, hot dogs and
burgers, while listening to live music throughout the afternoon provided by the
Riverside Renaissance Swing Band. All
Lobsterfest proceeds will be used to fund the Rockport Rotary Club’s many
worthwhile community service projects.
Later that evening, the Rockport Fireworks Committee held
its second annual fireworks show at Granite Pier, which was dedicated to the
late Tina Ketchopulos and Don Mosher, who were both actively involved in the Rockport
community. The show was paid for through
private donations and fundraisers, including the proceeds of a raffle where the
winner received a painting by local artist Ken Knowles valued at $10,000. I had the honor of joining Ken to draw the
winning ticket during the Lobsterfest celebration earlier in the day.
Congratulations to the Rockport Rotary Club and the Rockport
Fireworks Committee for hosting a memorable day of food and fireworks!
