Miss Canaval 2010 Crowned

Miss Carnaval 2010 Vicky Balam, Sofia Muñoz Miss Carnaval 2001-2009, Daisy Menjivar (contestant)

Vicky Balam was officially crowned Miss Carnaval 2010 at the Carnaval Block Party that was held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Central Park to kick of this year’s Carnaval celebrations. The block party was a major success as hundreds flocked to Central Park to enjoy great food, drinks, music and entertainment put together by the San Pedro Town Council. It was great to see that the block party was well attended by tourists as well. The traditional Carnaval painting and street dancing commenced yesterday, Sunday, February 14, 2010. (Read more on Miss Carnaval 2010 and the Block Party in this week’s edition of Ambergris Today.)

Oscar and Robbie tend to the Escalante Subdivision Neighborhood Watch booth

Ricky Luna prepares some delicious Mojitos at the Caliente Restaurant booth. Caliente won Best Carnival Inspired Drink with their "Carnaval Crush"

San Pedro Semi Pro Sea Dogs committee raise funds at the block party

Mr. Felix Ayuso and outgoing Miss Carnaval Sofia Muñoz judging the delicious food at the booths

Rainbow Rice w/ spicy chicken from the SP Junior College booth

Miss San Pedro, Raquel Badillo and Miss Carnaval 2001 Sofia Muñoz hand out winning prizes

The gang of San Pedro Junior College win best Carnival Inspired Food

The San Pedro Lions Club was very festive at their booth

Dance performances by the San Pedro Dance Company

Barbara's Dance Group

Lobster Fest 2009

San Pedro was a lobster lover’s paradise this past week, as Lobster Fest 2009 drew the crowds by the hundreds at the Lobster Festival Block Party that was held on Saturday, June 20, at Central Park. Lobster delicacies were on the top of the menu, probably the only thing on the menu, at all the food booths. Restaurants from around the island set up their mobile kitchen at Central Park in order to cook and boast their top Lobster dishes, appetizers and even desserts. The third annual Lobster Fest was bigger than last year; not even the rain chased the crowd away. Taking top honor awards at the festival were the following businesses:

Best Lobster Entrée - Elvi’s Kitchen

Best Lobster Appetizer – Sunset Grill

Best Cocktail – Black Orchid Spa

Best Booth – Rojo Lounge

People’s Choice (most visited booth) Elvi’s Kitchen & Red Ginger

Read more on Lobster Fest on Thursday’s edition of Ambergris Today Newspaper including a full picture gallery.

Sunset Grill staff kept busy serving all that great food

Sunset Grill's Caribbean Lobster

Elvi's Kitchen won Best Lobster Entree

The taps were flowing at the Bayside Bar booth

Scarleth tries her luck at the Deluscious Booth

Pirate's Pizza

Delicious Grilled Lobster Tail from Red Ginger

Rojo lounge won Best Booth