8th Annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
May 18th & 19th, 2024
Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm
FREE ADMISSION
Taste your way around the Ocean State! Sip a refreshing cocktail and enjoy oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors on the waterfront all weekend long. Did you know that RI is home to upwards of 45 oyster farms? The flavors are distinctive to each farm, so this is your chance to savor a sampling of them in one festive atmosphere!
Oyster growers will be shucking alongside local restaurants and live music under our striped festival tents. The event is open to the public and all food will be available for purchase directly from vendors. Multiple cash bars will also be on site.
Saturday, May 18th
Time: 11am – 6pm
Sunday, May 19th
Time: 11am – 6pm
Spend the night at Bowen’s Wharf During the Oyster Festival
Deep-water dockage at the anchor of the Newport waterfront. First-class service, accommodate yachts up to 185′ LOA.
Jamestown Newport Ferry
Avoid parking and experience a convenient, reliable and fun way to travel to the Festival!