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:

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