FOOD + BEVERAGES
The food is definitely the star at the Charlestown Seafood Festival. From lobsters, chowder, shrimp and clams to traditional fair food, the gastronomic extravaganza has something for every palate.
Food Vendors
The following vendors are among those currently slated to participate in the 2021 Charlestown Seafood Festival and may be subject to change. Please know the sample menus provided below are examples of the types of food that may be available. It is within each vendor’s discretion to finalize their menu for the Charlestown Seafood Festival and all items listed may or may not be available throughout the duration of the event.
Tropical Illusion
Shave Ice, Frozen Banannas
Rhode Island Shell Fisherman
Littlenecks, oysters, mussels, steamers, razor clams
Chili Bros Food Company
Jambalaya, Blackened Shrimp, Blackened Scallops, White Rice, Crawfish Boil
New England Soft Serve
Ice Cream, Sundaes, Floats, Shakes, Slush
International Foods and Creative Cuisine
Seafood Platter, Crab Cake, Gyros, Greek Salad, Coconut Shrimp
Wild Bills Soda /Northeast Old Fashioned Soda Company
Old Fashion Soda
Top Concessions
Linguica, Kielbasa, Italian Sausage, hamburgers, Hot dogs, French Fries
Sunset Farm
Burgers, Fries, Short Rib, Grilled Cheese, Clam Chowder, Pulled Pork Sliders, Brisket Slider, Ribs, Wings, Chicken, Pie Slices, Cookies.
Nutmeg Concessions
Fried Shrimp Platter, Fried Calamari Platter, Fried Clam Strip Platter, Fisherman’s Platter, Lobster Roll, Onion Rings, Corn Dogs, Cheese Bites Mac and Cheese, Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreo, Fried Candy Bars, Fried Twinkies and Corn Dogs
Frank’s Frank and More
Hot Dogs, Lobster Salad, Mussel with Chourico, Littlenecks
Kenyon Corn Meal
Clam Cakes, Rhode Island and New England Chowder
Riga Bello’s Fried Dough
Fried Dough
Del’s
Frozen Lemonade
The Charlestown Rathskeller
French Fries, Lemonade, Lobster Rolls, Fish Sandwich, Popcorn Shrimp
Buddy’s Diner
Lobster, Scallops & Bacon, Cajun Shrimp, Chowder, Clam Cakes, Fried Clams, Fried Calamari, Fried Shrimp, Fried Fish, Shrimp Cocktail, Seafood Basket, Lobster Bisque, Crab Cakes, Whole Belly, Clams, Pizza, Spinach Pies, Calzones, Meatballs, Eggplant Sandwiches
Blue Rock Catering & Behan Family
Full Raw Bar (Oysters, Littlenecks & Jumbo Shrimp), Lobster Grilled Cheese, Loaded Old Bay Fries, Cajun Shrimp, Garlic Aioli Fries
Fry Guys
Fresh cut fries, Whole Belly Clams, Clam Strips, Fried Scallops, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Soda, Water, Fired Oreo, Hot Wieners
Laughing Crab Catering
Crab Cake Sandwich, Crab Cakes and Saltines, Shrimp Puppies, Grilled Shrimp, Chesapeake Curly Fries or Chips, Maryland Soft Shell Sandwich, Corn Dogs, Clam Strips, Fish and Chips, Rockfish Basket, Crab Won-Tons, Crab Cake Slider, Alligator Sandwich, Shrimp Salad Sandwich, Popcorn Shrimp, Stuffed Rockfish with Chips, Garlic Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, Rockfish Sandwich, Coconut Shrimp, Crab Soup, Seafood Platter, Crab Stuffed Hushpuppies
Poutine Gourmet
Poutine with toppings including Clams casino poutine
D & L Lobsters
Lobster Dinners, Shrimp, Corn Chowder, Lobster bisque, steamers, lobster rolls
Jungle Juice Smoothies
Fruit Smoothies, Slushie, Chocolate covered cheesecake and bananas
CC’S Spiral Potatoes
Sweet Potato and White Chips, Corn Dogs, Fried Pickles, New England Clam Chowder, RI Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Fried P & J Sandwiches
Angel Kitchen
Clam Cakes, New England Chowder, Fish Tacos
Jerry’s Food Concession, Inc.
Eclairs, Whoopie Pies, Cookies, Cannolis, Funnel Cakes, Cheese Fries, Fried oreo, Fried Twinkies, Chicken Tenders
J & J Concessions
Fish and Chips, Fried Clams, Scallops, Shrimp, Fried Veggies, Clam Cakes
Shuckin & Truck Salt Pond Oyster Company
Scallop Roll, Lobster Tacos, Littlenecks, Lobster Rolls, Shrimp, Fish Tacos, Oysters
Mooseman’s Kettle Corn
Kettle Corn
Sweet B’s Donuts
Mini Donuts with topping
Cookies
Just Dogs
Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Smoothie, Apple Crisp
Meadow Brook Inn
Crab Cakes, Sandwiches, Garden Salad with Crab, Onion Straws
Quench Your Thirst at Our
Beer + Wine Tents
The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce has two Beer & Wine Tents at the Charlestown Seafood Festival. These are the ONLY Beer & Wine Tents at the festival and the only place to purchase an alcoholic beverage.
Offering: Beer, Wine, Prosecco, Hard Seltzers, and Non-Alcoholic Beer
*No outside beverages are permitted at the festival.
Whalers Brewing
Local Handcrafted Beer Sponsor
White Claw
Malt-Based Seltzer Sponsor
Gooseneck Vineyards
Official Wine & Prosecco of the Charlestown Seafood Festival 2021
2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY
- 12 p.m. - Gates open
- All Day - Carnival, Food Vendors, Kid Zone, Arts & Crafts, and Beer & Wine Tent
- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small stage near the Carnival)
- 2:30pm - 4:30pm - Doctor Benda's Rhythm Army
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Take it to the Bridge
- 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. -Back in the Day
- 11 p.m. - Festival Closes
Opening Day Ride Special: Friday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ride all rides for $25.
SATURDAY
- 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. - Country Mile Band
- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small stage near the Carnival)
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Merchants of Cool (Foreigner Tribute)
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. -Saints & Sinners (Whitesnake Tribute Band)
- 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. - ACDC Tribute band “Dirty Deeds”
- 9 p.m. - FIREWORKS (Rain date Sunday August 9th)
- 11 p.m. - Festival Closes
SUNDAY
- 11 a.m. - Gates Open
- All Day - Carnival, Food Vendors, Kid Zone, Arts & Crafts, and Beer & Wine Tent
- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small Stage near the Carnival)
- 11 a.m. -3 p.m. - Rhode Island Street Rodding Association Car Show
- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Cash Is King (Johnny & June Carter Cash Tribute Band)
- 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Eight to the Bar
- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Another Tequila Sunrise (Eagles Tribute)
- 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Living On A Bad Name (Bon Jovi Tribute Band)
- 10 p.m. - Festival Closes
The 37th Annual
Charlestown Seafood Festival
August 5, 6, & 7, 2022
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Join Us
Ninigret Park
5 Park Lane, Charlestown RI 02813
Contact Us
Festival Hours
Friday, August 6: Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 7: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, August 8: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Charlestown Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 401.364.3878
Fax: 401.364.8794
[email protected]
www.charlestownrichamber.com