Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival
October 18th & 19th, 2008
Historic Bowen's Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the nineteenth annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 18th and 19th. Named one of the "10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast," by Coastal Living Magazine (2005), this event is an open invitation to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season!
Honoring the "Harvest of the Sea," the Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival offers copious amounts of seafood, continuous live music, and family fun, all beneath the Wharf's colorful tents. Up to fifteen neighboring restaurants and fisherman's associations serve up their most celebrated seafood dishes (lobster dinners, clam chowder, stuffed quahogs, clam cakes, shrimp, scallops, raw oysters and clams, as well as a few dishes for landlubbers and kids). Spirits and soft drinks are available. Desserts include tempting pies, ciders, and other baked goods. Cafe-style seating is set up throughout the Wharf.
As you fill your bellies with fresh dishes, sit back and enjoy the beats from area bands. Under the music tent, live folk, Celtic, sea chanties, and blues music are just a taste of what you'll hear. Bring your dancing shoes, because these bands promise to get your feet moving! The 2008 line-up will be posted later in the year, but you may view the 2007 bands below.
In 2007, Simmons Farm (Middletown, RI) returned with their petting zoo, as well as Save The Bay with their live sea critters! We also had a beautiful mural (created by Portsmouth illustrator, Alayna Paquette) for children to color while they were here. Plus, there was face painting, hand painted hermit crab shells and habitats for sale, and plenty to keep everyone entertained. Please stay tuned as plans develop for 2008!
Rhode Island residents, cruise ship and bus tour groups, and devoted visitors form an estimated attendance of 6,000-8,000 over the course of this two-day event.
FREE ADMISSION (food and beverages can be purchased at vendor booths). Festival hours are Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., RAIN OR SHINE UNDER THE FESTIVAL TENTS! We'll see you there!
Bowen's Wharf extends sincere thanks to our 2007 partners for their continued support and enthusiasm:
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Saturday, October 13th 11am - 1pm 1pm - 3pm 3pm - 5pm Sunday, October 14th 11am - 1pm 1pm - 3pm 3pm - 5pm |
Jim McGrath & The Reprobates Traditional & Contemporary Music of the Sea American & British Isles Kevin Sullivan Band Music from the Fab 60's Beatles, Stones & More! Beyond Blonde Classic Rock and Blues Rock www.beyondblonderocks.com Shamrock Shore Traditional Irish, Old-Timey plus a talented Irish Stepdancer! Atwater-Donnelly Trio Traditional American Folk Music & Dance www.atwater-donnelly.com Diane Blue Trio Red Hot Blues, Rockin' R&B and Sizzlin' Soul! www.dianebluemusic.com | |
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