Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival. Photo Credit: Bowen's Wharf

The 33rd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival will occur on October 19th and 20th, 2024, from 11 am to 6 pm.

The festival, presented by Bank Newport, celebrates the bounty of the sea. It features fresh, local seafood such as fish tacos, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, fried calamari, clams, oysters, signature cocktails, and cold beer. The event also features live music, a family fun area, and a vendor marketplace.

The Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival honors the “Harvest of the Sea” with fresh, local seafood, live music, and family fun. Neighboring restaurants and fisherman’s associations also participate, serving up their most celebrated seafood dishes as well as a few dishes for landlubbers and kids.

The 33rd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season. The festival is free to attend and will take place rain or shine.

Live Music Schedule

Saturday, October 19, 2024

11 am – 2 pm: The Good Living Band

3 pm – 6 pm: Angelus Hall

Sunday, October 20, 2024

11 am – 12:30 pm: Randy Robbins

1 pm – 2:30 pm: Morgan Treni & The Landscapes

3 pm – 6 pm: The Groove Merchants

For more information and updates, visit https://bowenswharf.com/events/annual-seafood-festival/.

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