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 2024 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.

Cousins Maine Lobster

Maine and Connecticut Lobster Rolls, Lobster Grill Cheese, Lobsters Tots, Lobster Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Lobster Tails and Tots, Lobster Quesadilla, Chowder Tots, Lobster Take Home Kits,New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Maine Rootbeer and Coca Cola, Tots, Cape Cod Chips and Whoopie Pies

Matunuck Oyster Bar

Oysters, Clams, Shrimp, Lobster Rolls, Water

Shuckin & Truck Salt Pond Oyster Company

Scallop Roll, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Littlenecks, Lobster Rolls, Shrimp, Fish Tacos, Oysters, New England Clam Chowder

Tropical Illusion

Shave Ice, Frozen Banannas

Rhode Island Shell Fisherman

Littlenecks, Oysters

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

The Hangry Italian

Fried Clams Plates, Fried Clam Rolls, French Fries, Calamari Flavors ( Alla Mama, Plain Buffalo and Balsamic reduction)

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

Newport Creamery

Awful, Awful

Classic Cuisine Concessions

Loaded Bake Potatoes with your choice of Butter, Chili, Broccoli Cheese, Bacon Bits, Sour Cream and Chives. Soda and Water.

Kenyon's Grist Mill

Clam Cakes, Rhode Island and New England Chowder

401 Oyster Company

Oysters, Clams, Shrimp and Oyster Stuffie

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.

Chompers, LLC

Crunchy balls choices, Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Parmesan, Taco, Cheesy Potato, Corn and Clams Casino.

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

Finn's French Crepes

Savory and Sweet Crepes

California Taco Food Truck

Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, nacho fries, roll tacos, quesabirria tacos, churros, fried dough, 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

Chicked Out Nuggz

Glutten free fried Chicken Nuggets, with sauces and toppings, French Fries, Salads, Water, Soda and Juice

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 both New England and CT Hot, Clam Chowder, Shrimp Chowder

Blount Clam Shack

Lobster Rolls, Clam Cakes & Chowder, Fish and Chip Platter, Fried Shrimp Platter, Grill Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster & Street Corn Nachos

Chili Bros Food Company

Jambalaya, Blackened Shrimp, Blackened Scallops, White Rice, Crawfish Boil

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 Rolls, 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

Mooseman’s Kettle Corn

Kettle Corn

Nutmeg Concessions

Hot dogs, Hamburger, Steak and Cheese Sandwiches, Sausage Sandwich, Chicken Tenders French Fries and Onion Rings

Joe's Snack Shack

Pizza, steamers, lobster rolls, fish and chips, shrimp mozamibique, clam cakes, calamari and a clam boil

Breachway Grill

Lobster Rolls and Pizza

Frank’s Frank and More

Hot Dogs, Lobster Rolls, Clam Cakes

Let the Dough Roll

Donut Ice Cream Cones, Hand Rolled Dough Cones Baked with Cinnamon Sugar, Lined with Nutella and filled with Ice Cream

Sunset Beach Aquaculture

Raw Bar harvested daily from our family owned shellfish farm, lobster rolls, shrimp cocktail, lobster tail cocktail, oyster rockefeller, clam chowder

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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.

charlestown seafood festival beer and wine

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 11 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small stage near the Carnival)
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - David Tessier and the All Stars
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Take It To The Bridge
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Senders
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
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Amber Rose and the Renegades
12:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small stage near the Carnival)
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Vintage Skynyrd (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band)
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Legacy Journey / Foreigner / STYX
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
11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Rhode Island Street Rodding Association Car Show
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Ed Peabody and The Big Blue Thang
12:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ (Small Stage near the Carnival)
1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. - Southern New England Witch Dancers in front of the main stage
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Eight to the Bar
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Experience Queen with Jesse Agan
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Raise Your Hands "Bon Jovi Tribute Band"
9 p.m. - Festival Closes

The 41st Annual

Charlestown Seafood Festival

August 7, 8, & 9, 2026

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Ninigret Park

5 Park Lane, Charlestown RI 02813

Contact Us

401-364-4031

Festival Hours

Friday, August 7: Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 8: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, August 9: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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