About Our Festival
The Bristol Harbormaster’s Office and local fishing community are teaming up, once again, to host the 11th 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 17, 2024 and consists of a full day of activities, including:
Blessing of the Fleet at 1:00 pm
Stuffie Competition at 2:30pm
Live Music throughout the day
Guest appearances by Miss Rhode Island 2024, Ali Hornung, and Miss Rhode Island Teen, Payton Mays (who will also be judging the Stuffie Competition)
Cash Beer, Wine, Chowder, Stuffies and a Raw Bar, featuring Breakwater Oysters
Traditional native Littleneck Boil or optional Steak Dinner from 5-7:00 pm
Tickets for the Littleneck Boil or Steak Dinner are $30 each 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. Children receive a free hot dog with purchase of a ticket.
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.
