Rhode Islanders love their festivals, especially when those festivals celebrate food! The chance to spend an entire day feasting on culinary delights is an opportunity that you won’t want to miss. Next month, fresh marine fare will be coming to the streets of Newport at the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival. Bring your appetite and get ready to chow down.

The 29th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival will take place on October 19-20, 2019. Admission to the festival is free, you just purchase the food and drink you want to sample. You can eat as little or as much as you want!

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The festival will take place on the historic Bowen’s Wharf waterfront in Newport. With water views and docks, it’s the perfect setting for this fantastic foodie festival.

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Celebrate the harvest of local waters with oodles of fresh seafood and all the libations to wash it down.

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Fish tacos, clam cakes, stuffies, lobster rolls, and clam chowder are just the beginning of the scrumptious dishes you’ll find.

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The raw bars stretch out endlessly with oysters and clams. But you’ll also find a few dishes tailor-made for the landlubbers in your crew.

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Live music all day keeps the atmosphere cheerful and fun. Fresh smoothies, donuts, and kettle corn will keep your sweet tooth satisfied.

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Are you ready to get your seafood-fix? Head to Bowen’s Wharf for this much-anticipated food festival in October.

Facebook/Bowen’s Wharf The Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival will take place Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn more by visiting their website.Address: 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Have you ever attended this waterfront festival? What foods are you looking forward to? This time of year, you’ll also be thinking about those seasonal dishes you love. Celebrate fall with the delicious cider slushies from this local orchard.

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The Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival will take place Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn more by visiting their website.Address: 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

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