Discover OHIO’s New England history during Lobster Fest 2018

Lobster Fest 2018 will take place in the historic town of Rockport, Massachusetts.

Join fellow Ohio University alumni in Rockport, Massachusetts, on Cape Ann for the fourth annual Lobster Fest on June 23, celebrating the University’s historic ties to the Massachusetts area with local activities, educational tours and, of course, delicious lobster.

The Lobster Fest reception and a dinner of fresh seafood will kick things off at the Rockport Community House. In addition to connecting with alumni, attendees can participate in a silent auction. All proceeds will go toward the Bunch of Grapes Scholarship, which benefits an OHIO student who resides within the six-state region of New England.

The evening will include a tour of the gravesite and church of one of OHIO’s founders, Manasseh Cutler. The tour will describe Cutler’s role as a leader in his church, as well as inform the group about his journey to help found the University.

Lobster Fest attendees pick from fresh lobsters before the start of Lobster Fest’s feast at the Rockport Community House.

“There’s just a great deal of history that I think alumni are unaware of that stems from the area of Rockport,” Ryan Boyd, OHIO Alumni Association Assistant Director of External Relations, said. “That entire area in Massachusetts directly relates back to why OHIO is the way it is today.”

To finish the night, alumni are invited to join fellow Bobcats at Cape Ann Brewing for a night of food and drinks. In addition to Lobster Fest’s events, attendees are encouraged to explore the other activities happening in the coastal town, including the Rockport Music Festival.

Boyd said Lobster Fest’s consistent success is due to overwhelming support from alumni and alumni chapters, including the Massachusetts Serving New England Alumni Chapter. Representing OHIO leadership, Vice President of University Advancement Nico Karagosian will attend as well.

Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for children ages 12-21 and current OHIO students, and children under 12 are free. Space is limited, so RSVP today.

“When you build an event that has such direct ties back to the University, people can rally around and be passionate about that opportunity,” Boyd said.