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 2023 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
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, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Shrimp Platters, French Fries
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, BBQ Sliders, Skewers with scallops wrapped in bacon, Skewers with prime rib, Skewers with shrimp, Fish Tacos, Lobster Tacos, Lobster Quesadillas, Chicken Fingers, Mozzarella Sticks, Stuffies, Pork Belly Tacos, Steak Tacos, Fish Sandwich
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 Rolls, Clam Cakes
Newport Creamery
Breachway Grill
401 Oyster Company
Kenyon's Grist Mill
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, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Fish and Chips
Buddy’s Diner
Lobster, Scallops & Bacon, Cajun Shrimp, New England Clam 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, Manhattan Clam Chowder, Snail Salad
Blue Rock Catering & Behan Family
Full Raw Bar (Oysters, Littlenecks & Jumbo Shrimp), Lobster Grilled Cheese, Rhode Island Stuffies, Smokey Old Bay Clam Dip w/ Kettle Chips.
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
Milk Caffe
Coffee Milk, Hot and Iced Lattes, Chai Tea Lattes, Caffe Mocha Frozen or Hot, Boba Tea, Bubble Tea, Taro Milz Tea, Jasmine’s Green Tea
Rufino's
Alaina’s Mobile
Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos/Tostadas. Loaded Seafood Fritters. Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, churros, soft drinks.
Joe's Snack Shack
Let the Dough Roll
D & L Lobsters
Lobster Dinners, Shrimp, Corn Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Steamers, Lobster Rolls both New England and CT Hot, Clam Chowder, Shrimp Chowder
Jungle Juice Smoothies
Fruit Smoothies, Frappuccino’s, 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, Chicken Tenders
Angel Kitchen
Clam Cakes, New England Chowder
Jerry’s Food Concession, Inc.
Eclairs, Whoopie Pies, Cookies, Cannolis, Funnel Cakes, Cheese Fries, Fried oreo, Fried Twinkies, Chicken Tenders, Popcorn Cheese Fries, Clam Cakes
J & J Concessions
Fish and Chips, Fried Clams, Scallops, Shrimp, Fried Veggies, Clam Cakes
Shuckin & Truck Salt Pond Oyster Company
Scallop Roll, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Littlenecks, Lobster Rolls, Shrimp, Fish Tacos, Oysters, New England Clam Chowder
Mooseman’s Kettle Corn
Kettle Corn
Sweet B’s Donuts
Mini Donuts with topping
Cookies
Town Dock
Calamari
Just Us Catering
Nutmeg Concessions
Nutmeg Concessions
Aquidneck Island Oyster Company
K & G Concessions
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.
2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY
- 12 p.m. - Gates open
- All Day - Carnival, Food Vendors, Kid Zone, Arts & Crafts, and Beer & Wine Tent
- All Day - Professional Sculptures by Greg Grady - Sand Sculpture Display
- 12 p.m. to 10 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. - Take it to the Bridge
- 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Sugar
- 11 p.m. - Festival Closes
Opening Day Ride Special: Friday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. ride all rides for $35.
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
- All Day - Professional Sculptures by Greg Grady - Sand Sculpture Display
- 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Aerial Performer
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Caswell Cooke and the Peel and Eat All Stars
- 12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small stage near the Carnival)
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Purple Honey
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Leppard - The Def Leppard Experience
- 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. - ACDC Tribute band "Dirty Deeds"
- 9 p.m. - FIREWORKS (Rain date Sunday, August 6th)
- 11 p.m. - Festival Closes
SUNDAY
- 11 a.m. - Gates Open
- All Day - Carnival, Food Vendors, Kid Zone, Arts & Crafts, and Beer & Wine Tent
- All Day - Professional Sculptures by Greg Grady - Sand Sculpture Display
- 11 a.m. - Rhode Island Street Rodding Association Car Show
- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Never Enuff
- 12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small Stage near the Carnival)
- 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Eight to the Bar
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - North County Band
- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Separate Ways the Band
- 10 p.m. - Festival Closes
The 39th Annual
Charlestown Seafood Festival
August 2, 3, & 4, 2024
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Join Us
Ninigret Park
5 Park Lane, Charlestown RI 02813
Contact Us
Festival Hours
Friday, August 2: Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 3: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, August 4: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Charlestown Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 401.364.3878
Fax: 401.364.8794
[email protected]
www.charlestownrichamber.com