The award-winning Charlestown Seafood Festival is the first of its kind in the country and is now one of the biggest events in New England

You will find a gastronomic extravaganza of Rhode Island's best seafood, lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish & chips, lobster rolls, dam cakes, corn on the cob, and a raw bar, as well as an array of all types of foods for every taste. With a wide variety of arts and crafts on display, amusement rides, rock wall climbing, car show, midway entertainment, kayak, overnight getaways, 50/50, lobster raffle, and more — there is something for everyone.

Schedule:

Friday, August 1, 2025

12 p.m. - Gates open 

All Day - Carnival, Food Vendors. Kid Zone, Arts & Crafts, and Beer & Wine Tent 

12 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small stage near the Carnival) 

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Doctor Benda's Rhythm Army 

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Whiskey Knights Band 

8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Mullet 11 p.m. - Festival Closes

Opening Day Ride Special: Friday from 12 p.m. — 5 p.m. ride all rides for $35.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

11 a.m. - Gates Open

All Day - Carnival. Food Vendors. Kid Zone, Arts & Crafts, and Beer & Wine Tent

ALL Day - Performers, jugglers. clowns, balloon twisters & more strolling the midway

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Purple Honey

11:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small stage near the Carnival)

2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - The Senders

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Raise Your Hands "Bon Jovi Tribute"

8 p.m. to 11 p.m. - ACDC Tribute band "Dirty Deeds"

9 p.m. - FIREWORKS (Rain date Sunday, August 3rd)

11 p.m. - Festival Closes

Sunday, August 3, 2025

11 a.m. - Gates Open

All Day - Carnival, Food Vendors, Kid Zone, Arts & Crafts, and Beer & Wine Tent

11 a.m. - Rhode Island Street Rodding Association Car Show

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Never Enuff

11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small Stage near the Carnival)

2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. - Eight to the Bar

4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Fleetwood Heart

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Take It To The Bridge

9 p.m. - Festival Closes

Dates: August 1 - 3, 2025

Location: Ninigret Park - 5 Park Lane Charlestown, RI 02813

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