About Our Festival
The Bristol Harbormaster’s Office and local fishing community are teaming up, once again, to host the 12th Annual Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet. The event will kick off at Rockwell Park on Thames Street in historic Bristol, RI at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 and consists of a full day of activities, including:
Blessing of the Fleet at 1:00 pm
Stuffie Competition at 2:00pm
Live Music
Childrens' Activities
Cash Beer, Wine, Chowder, Stuffies and a Raw Bar
Traditional native Littleneck Boil or optional Steak Dinner from 5-7:00 pm
Tickets for the Littleneck Boil or Steak Dinner are $30 each (children receive a free hot dog with purchase of a ticket) and should be purchased in advance by clicking here or you may purchase in person at the Harbormaster's Office. There is only a limited number of tickets available for purchase at the event (there is no cost to participate in the daytime festivities).
The Bristol Harbor Festival is a fun, family event that promotes use of the waterfront and strengthens ties between the Bristol Harbormaster’s Office, the local fishing community and those who choose to explore Bristol by land or by sea.
