You don't have to travel far to find a cup of life-altering clam chowder when you're in Newport. It's kind of a big deal here. In fact, it's right up there with fresh-from-the-ocean oysters and heaping lobster rolls

This year, Bowen's Wharf Company celebrates these Ocean State offerings with the 2025 Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, set to return May 17 - 18 with fresh oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors. 

Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of local restaurants and live music under festival tents all weekend long. You'll find additional oysters, a full bar and other food provided by local restaurants available on site for purchase.

 

FAST FACTS:

When: Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WhereBowen's Wharf
Admission: Free

Festival DETAILS

A weekend filled with delicious food, live music, and good company.

Music Lineup

Saturday, May 17, 2025

  • The Good Living Band: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • The Teledynes: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  • The Ravers: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
     

Sunday, May 18, 2025

  • The Madi Deleone Band: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • The Ubiquitones: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  • The Blue Light Bandits: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

 

Stay on the Wharf

Deep-water dockage at the anchor of the Newport waterfront. First-class service, accommodate yachts up to 185′ LOA.

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