The Great American Lobster Fest, the Midwest's largest Lobster and Seafood Festival, is coming to Detroit’s iconic Hart Plaza for the first time Sept. 14-16 from noon to 10 p.m.

The three-day seafood celebration will feature lobster flown in fresh from the cold waters of the East Coast, courtesy of Lobster Gram, plus family-friendly games and activities, unique arts and craft shopping, cold beverages and more. There will also be plenty of non-seafood items available to please any palette. Other festivities include a live music line-up with more than 14 bands and musical acts throughout the weekend.

This family community event is free to attend with a $5 suggested gate donation to benefit local Detroit charities. Tickets start at $34 for the Lobster Meal Experience and go up to $89 for the VIP Experience. It is highly recommended that you purchase your Lobster Meal or VIP Experience in advance as day of whole lobster sales will be limited and sold at a higher price.