Rockland High School cheerleaders welcome the Maine Lobster Festival to town in this photo from 1961. Credit: File

The 72nd Maine Lobster Festival is officially in full swing down in Rockland. In honor of the crustacean-filled festival, we’re taking a look back at lobster festivals past.

Starting with the first one, held in 1947, all the way up to a Willie Nelson appearance in 2000, here’s a look at some of our highlights from the Maine Lobster Festival.

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Credit: Walter Griffin

Related: The Maine lobster industry

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