Annual Seafood Festival Returns to Bowen’s Wharf

The 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival was held at its historic Newport namesake location on Oct. 18-19. During the two-day event, guests enjoyed fresh seafood straight from local fishers and neighborhood restaurants and vendors, along with craft beer and signature cocktails, set to an eclectic mix of music from local bands. Featured beverage brands included Don Julio Tequila, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, Fishers Island Lemonade, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Stoneleigh, Surfside and Whalers Brewing Company. Billed as one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast” by Coastal Living magazine, proceeds from festival bars benefited Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s 200-foot official sailing education vessel.

: The 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival was held at its historic Newport namesake location on Oct. 18-19.

: Deanna Marinucci, Brand Ambassador, Coppola Brands; Tony Colavecchio, Area State Manager, Delicato Family Wines; and River Ellis, Brand Ambassador, Coppola Brands.

: Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Shimmer Sauvignon Blanc, Francis Coppola Red, Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Red Blend and Francis Coppola Prosecco Rosé.

: Natasha Reddick, Brand Ambassador, Fishers Island Lemonade.

: Will Gaess, Brand Ambassador, Whalers Brewing Company.

: Nikki Hatton, Brand Ambassador, Surfside.

: Trevor McCombe, State Manager, Stateside Brands; Daniel Teitelbaum, Bayside Bartenders; and Kristen Teitelbaum, Bayside Bartenders.

: Caroline Keane, Brand Ambassador, Ketel One.

: Diageo Lead Brand Ambassadors Amy Lagor and Linda Romano with selections from Bulleit Bourbon.

: Don Julio Brand Ambassadors Kim Fiola showcasing Don Julio Blanco Tequila and Gary Berdugo highlighting Don Julio Reposado Tequila.

: All of Aquidneck Island Oyster Company: Lauren Thole, Shucker; AJ Daluise, Farm Manager; and Lauren Amos, Events Manager.

: Both of Ninigret Nectar Oysters: Garrett Paavola, Shucker and Clever Sebastiao, Raw Bar Manager.

: Event Bartenders Nick Maloof and Scott MacDonald, both from Bayside Bartenders.

: Staff from Matunuck Oyster Bar.

: Bayside Bartenders Event Bartenders Amanda Bettencourt and Andrea Mello showcasing Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco.

: Guests enjoyed seafood from a variety of local producers.

: Guests enjoyed Ketel One Espresso Martinis on tap, featuring Ketel One Vodka, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, fresh espresso and simple syrup.

: The Autumn Bourbon Bliss cocktail, a blend of Bulleit Bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice and honey, and a Rye Mule, featuring Bulleit Rye, ginger beer and lime juice.