4th Annual Piscataqua Riverfest Celebrates Local Rivers, Bays and Maritime History

The Piscataqua Riverfest is Portsmouth’s annual celebration of the rivers and bays Come for the traditional boat show, food, music, demonstrations, and maritime vendors. There is something for everyone of all ages at this Gundalow Company event and it’s Free entry for all.

Traditional boat show of stunning wooden boats on the grounds of Strawbery Banke, 14 Hancock St.
Gundalow sails and dockside tours depart from the Sheafe Warehouse dock, at the end of the Water St. alley in Prescott Park
Visiting Coast Guard boats with free dockside tours in Prescott Park
Free entry into the Strawbery Banke Museum all day
The 14th Annual Round Island Regatta from 10:30-1pm – sail, paddle, or row in this family friendly race from the Peirce Island Boat Launch including the Great Little Gundalow Derby with boat kits for kids under 10.
Maritime demonstrations including a blacksmith, oar making, rope maker, wood art, touch tank, science experiments, and more
Local non-profits with activities
Food Trucks including Whoa Nellies and Sleazy Vegan
Fresh oysters from Fox Point Oysters
Desserts from Kona Ice and Oro Ice Cream
A beer garden served by Maeve’s Mobile Cocktail Hour with local brews

Musical Performances and family activities:
Local musicians: Carol Coronis and EJ Ouellette 1-2:30pm and Drowned Valley 3:30-5pm
Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals at 10:30 and noon
Children’s Music from Sammie Haynes at 2:30-3:15pm
Face Painting for free from 12:30-3pm

On the water:
The Gundalow Piscataqua offers free dockside tours from 3-5pm with photos from the helm, hands-on with critters (lobsters, moon snails) by the waterfront in Prescott Park
Join the sunset sail down the namesake river past the shipyard, forts, and lighthouses at 6-8pm.
Visiting boats from the US Coast Guard will be dockside for free tours as well.

Date: July 20, 2024

Location:

Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

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