Cromer's Crab and Lobster Festival 2024 is in full swing

The festival, which celebrates the north Norfolk town's seafaring heritage, will run all weekend at the Evington Lawns.

Between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, people can enter for free and enjoy a number of activities, displays and performances.

The party began on Friday evening at the pier's Pavillion Theatre, with Olly Day hosting the first Grand Opening Concert in five years alongside special guests including Nigel ‘boy’ Syer and the Sheringham Shantymen.

Over Saturday and Sunday, visitors can expect to find food, drink, craft stalls, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, heritage displays, seafaring crafts and a crab dressing competition.

READ MORE: Cromer Crab & Lobster Festival 2024: All you need to know

Marlene's School of Dancing is performing on Saturday and Busybodies Stage School students from Dereham will take to the stage on Sunday.

Other events over the weekend include a puppet show depicting a day in the life of a Cromer crab fisherman and a family-friendly picnic hosted by the Westie's Warblers.

Here is a gallery of images from the opening night to give you a taste of what is to come.

Stars Nigel ‘boy’ Syer and Olly Day (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

The festival kicked off on Friday, May 17 (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

It was the first opening concert in five years (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

A range of seafood-based celebrations will take place across Saturday and Sunday (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

The lively performance kept the audience laughing (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

Plenty more can be enjoyed at the town's Evington Lawns (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

Families can see performances from Marlene's School of Dancing and Busybodies stage school (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

Music will be provided by the Old Wild Rovers, a north Norfolk Shanty folk band and the Rock the Lobster Open Mic group (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

There will also be a puppet show depicting a day in the life of a Cromer crab fisherman and a family-friendly picnic hosted by the Westie's Warblers (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

A number of local businesses will be participating by adding special seafood dishes to their menus (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

The festival never fails to bring the community together (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

Don't miss the rest of the festivities! (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)