Miss Lobster Fest Caye Caulker This Weekend!

While San Pedro prepared for its world famous Lobster Fest, our neighboring island of Caye Caulker also prepares for its lobster season festivities. Miss Lobster Fest Pageant is coming on June 25 to La Isla Cariñosa as their Lobster Festival runs from June 25 to 27.

Reigning Miss Lobster Fest Lexee Marin

Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant Committee is a non- profit organization that is organized by local youths of the island who are working passionately and voluntarily to keep a scholarship program going. They have already confirmed popular Belize media personalities William Neal (of Channel 5) and Indira Craig (of Channel 7) as hosts of the pageant that will be contested by five beautiful ladies. The contestants include Miss Iriani Pineda, Miss Ricardina Alcala, Miss Stephanie Arce, Miss Norielli Sandoval and Miss Fidellie Jimenez.

The winner of the pageant, Miss Lobster Fest 2010, will receive a $4000.00 scholarship to be used toward her education. In addition, the 1st runner up will also receive $1000.00 scholarship to be used towards her education, be it high school, tertiary, vocational studies, cosmetology or any form of education that would be of benefit towards the development of the individuals.

“This is more than just a pageant,” commented one pageant organizer. “We consider ourselves as a scholarship foundation and it is more of a community effort to impact our young ladies to grow in a positive manner whereby she can be more of a role model to our youths. The island is small and there is only so much that can be done, however instilling good values and skill in young ladies on the island can only lead to a more productive individual.”

For these reasons the pageant committee has agreed not to have a swim suit segment, but instead have a more creative segment call “Depiction of lifestyle on Caye Caulker.” This segment helps promote, culture, art and the awareness on how important sea life is toward the development of the island and eco system.

The reigning Miss Lobster Fest Caye Caulker Queen, Miss Lexee Marin, will be present to crown and sash her successor.

Miss Lobster Fest Caye Caulker Contestants
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Miss Stephanie Arce

Miss Ricardina Alcala

Miss Norielli Sandoval

Miss Iriani Pineda

Miss Fidellie Jimenez

Lobster Season Opens

Lobster season opened on Tuesday, June 15, and fishermen headed to their lobster traps as early at 5a.m. to haul in as much lobster as possible. Fido's hosted a Beach Carnival, BBQ and Lobster Weigh-in with plenty of beach games, raffles, music and LOBSTER for all. Joey Stevens also part took in the lobster weigh in as he went lobster fishing bright an early with Elito Arceo.

The Rivero Family is happy with their first day's lobster catch

LobsterFest San Pedro Around the Corner

San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010
Schedule of Events

The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010. Enjoy 5 days of fun, celebrating the official opening of Lobster Season in the tropical paradise of Belize. In addition to some new twists on the traditional Lobsterfest Town Block Party (June 19th), the organizers have arranged a variety of events throughout the week that are sure to please the entire family.

San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 is going to be HOT HOT HOT, as celebrity weatherman Joey Stevens and Bob the Parrot of One Caribbean Weather/WSEE TV will be on the island filming the entire week’s events. Joey and Bob travel around the Caribbean and feature different destinations during their weather forecasts and on the One Caribbean Weather Satellite Channel.

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Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Queen

The Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant will be one to remember on June 26, 2009. The pageant committee is working extremely hard to pull off one of its best pageants, topping last year’s. This year the committee has selected five stunning young ladies to vie for this year’s title Miss Lobster Fest 2009.

Contestants names are:

* Miss Blenda Aguilar – 17 years-old, her hobbies are reading, writing poems and someday would like to work in the Marine Department.

* Miss Lexee Marin – 15 years-old, certified scuba diver who would like to become a marine biologist and will be the 3^rd contestant from her immediate family to be a contestant in Miss Lobster Fest Pageant.

* Miss Adriana Magana – 17 years-old who loves to play sports and enjoys reading and someday would like to become a journalist; she joins the pageant this year because she wants to encourage our young teenagers to be more active in the community.

* Miss Vanessa Flowers – 16 years-old with hobbies such as football, swimming and dancing. Someday would like to work in the international airline industry.

* Miss Estrella Jimenez - 18 years-old student at Ocean Academy high School in Caye Caulker who sometimes uses her free time as a babysitter and inspire younger people to be fearless and strive for their goals.

The sashing ceremony was held on June 13 and it was a night for the public met all five courageous contestants and got to know them a little bit. The weekend of activities continued as the girls had the opportunity to visit the majestic Mayan Ruins of Altun Ha, have lunch and participate in a photo shoot at Maruba Resort, visit Crocland with an all access pass to the park to enjoy horseback riding, ATV rides and tanning poolside.

A parade through Caye Caulker Village is scheduled for June 24 to promote the pageant that will take place on Friday, June 26 at the central park. If you do not want to miss out on the Caye Caulker Miss Lobster Fest Pageant, make sure you make your arrangements to visit our sister island during Caye Caulker Lobster Fest 2009 that takes place from June 26 to June 29.

Vanessa Flowers

Lexee Marin

Estrella Jimenez

Blenda Aguilar

Adriana Magaña

Lobster Season Opened Today!

Lobster Season officially opened today with fishermen heading out as early as possible to catch the most lobster on the first day. But the rainy day definitely posed a problem for the fishermen, making the waters murky and decreasing visibility, and making the lobsters run away for shelter. We checked at the fishing co-operative and the official count was very low – only about 150lbs was recorded at the end of the day. At only $16 per pound for lobster tails at the co-operative, fishermen are looking elsewhere to get top dollar for the prized lobster tails. Some resorts are shelling out about $25 per pound of lobster tail.