25th annual Seafood Festival

From 25th annual Seafood Festival Website:

Historic Bowen's Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 25th annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 17th and 18th. Named one of the "10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast," by Coastal Living Magazine, 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 fresh, local seafood. Fish tacos from Diego's Restaurant, signature cocktails and cold New England beer accompany continuous live music, and family fun, all beneath the Wharf's colorful tents. Other 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.

Face-painting, pumpkin painting and other kid's activities alongside sailors from Oliver Hazard Perry, RI's official sailing education vessel.

As you savor fresh dishes, sit back and enjoy the beats from area bands. Under the music tent, live folk, Celtic, and blues music are just a taste of what you'll hear. The 2014 schedule is listed below and will be updated for 2015 soon. Bring your dancing shoes, because these bands promise to get your feet moving!

Join the 6,000-8,000 locals and devoted visitors over the course of this two-day event.