WESTPORT — One of the town’s quintessential community events raised more than $125,000 for charity Saturday afternoon when The Westport Rotary Club hosted its 10th annual Lobster Fest at Compo Beach.

Tess Strouse of Westport and her mother Britney Strouse enjoy the shellfish. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

There were 1,500 tickets bought for the sold-out event, with 1,200 of those people choosing a two-lobster dinner, along with accoutrements.

A volunteer serves up some lobster. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

Three hundred others, meanwhile, opted for the steak option.

A sunny day at the Lobster Fest. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

Either way, people were pleased to be out in the sun at Compo, enjoying music, food and drink served by a bevvy of smiling club volunteers.

Some of the sponsors for Lobster Fest 2021. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Robert Gibson of New Haven wore his beach party shirt for the event. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Bibs and butter were handled by volunteers Leslie Gallant, left, and Sue Griggs, respectively. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Jim Roady of West Haven looks for a place to start eating. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Volunteer Goldie James of Westport helps people along the way. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Emma Campbell of Monroe, left, and friend Sarah Topar of Fairfield dig in. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Volunteer and Planning and Zoning Commission candidate Jack Whittle takes tickets for diners. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Volunteer and Board of Education candidate Christina Torres gives a tray to Westport’s Don O’Day, the first customer to arrive Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Danielle Dobin, left, Planning and Zoning Commission chair, and Andrea Moore, Board of Finance vice chair, work together as Lobster Fest volunteers. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Charlie McBride of Westport enjoys his meal. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Sarah Maynard of Westport speaks shellfish. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

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