Lobersterfest

Heritage

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Lobster lovers filled The Plex 

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre's annual fundraiser 'lobsterfest' attracted approximately 500 people in two sittings on Saturday.

While surf and turf (lobster and steak) is always popular, it was clear that the majority were there for the fresh lobster as diners donned bibs before dipping chunks of lobster into melted butter.

Normally held at Northshore Park in Port Elgin, this year's organizer, Museum Business Manage Kathy McGirr, who had been keeping an eye on possible severe weather, opted to hold the event at The Plex. Given the storm cells that moved through the area, it was a wise decision on McGirr's part.

Entertainment by the Howlin Dogs Band rounded out the evening.

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 Vicki Cooper, Museum Collections and Mike Pickup were among those who chose lobster

 Howlin' Dogs entertained

 Mayor Mike Smith and wife Donna, found there's no easy way to eat lobster

 Museum Curator & Director, Barbara Ribey (L) and Cherie Duhaime

 Wayne Burke (L) provided the fresh lobster

 (R) Kathy McGirr and staff made it all happen

 Nancy White, head of Museum Programming took on a different role as she sold tickets

 Rachelle McKenzie, Administrative Assistant to Museum Director Barbara Ribey