Crab and Lobster Festival 2010

Tony and Hilary are bringing giant lobsters to Cromer and Sheringham

Cromer and Sheringham have launched their inaugural Crab and Lobster Festival, which will run from Friday, 21 - Sunday, 23 May, 2010.

"We've included Sheringham because we decided that both towns have a great deal to offer," said Hilary Thompson, the Lady Mayor of Cromer.

The three-day event will include cookery demonstrations, music concerts and film screenings.

The build up to the festival will feature a trail of 60 model lobsters.

The Cromer crab has had its reputation for many years, but it was only recently that the idea of a festival came to light.

"Someone e-mailed me and asked when was the crab festival taking place? They actually meant when was the Crab catching event happening at the Cromer Carnival?" said Tony Ship, festival chairman.

"It got me thinking and I took the idea along to the publicity committee at the town council and it took off from there," he added.

Lobster trail

Along with the food, the lobster trail is an idea inspired by the Go Elephants, which were exhibited in Norwich in 2008.

Sixty giant lobsters will be sold to businesses, schools and community groups and decorated before being displayed as part of a trail around Cromer and Sheringham.

The finished art work will be on display for seven weeks leading up to the start of the festival, before being auctioned off at the event's finale.

For more information on the sculptures and the festival, email Sheringham Town Council or call 01263 822213, or alternatively email Cromer Town Council or call them on 01263 512254.